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China: ‘I Am Gay, Not a Pervert’: Furor in China as Sina Weibo Bans Gay Content

With hashtags like #Iamgaynotapervert and images of hearts and rainbows, tens of thousands of Chinese residents took to social media over the weekend to protest efforts to censor gay-themed images, videos and cartoons.

Norway: Grindr hit with privacy complaint in Europe over sharing user data

“Information about sexual orientation and health status is regarded as sensitive personal data according to European law, and has to be treated with great care. In our opinion, Grindr fails to do so.”

How can social media and communications technologies be better harnessed to increase uptake of HIV testing among key populations?

Amfar We asked four experts who work with people at high risk for HIV in Asia how new technologies can best link them to testing and care.