Yeah I apologise for oversimplifying. But yeah, LGBT people are generally
safe and welcome here
On Thu, 29 Jun 2023, 22:02 Robert Sim, <contact(a)robertsky.com> wrote:
As with most societies, there will always be segments
of populations
adverse to LGBT. Zhenkanglai writes that "Singapore isn't LGBT-friendly".
I
will colour this further: The LGBT movement has come a long way in
Singapore. While Singapore authorities did take actions against LGBT in the
past, in the recent years, it has been largely tolerant of the LGBT
population here. The establishment of the annual Pinkdot[1] event since
2009 is an example of the tolerance, and as well as repealing of certain
laws.[2] It has also been reported that local public universities are
making their campuses safe spaces recently.[3]
Will Wikimania participants feel any of the LGBT-unfriendliness? Hard to
say. I certainly hope not. Singapore has been a host to many visitors, be
it tourists, or foreigners working, studying here, seeking medical
treatment on a long-term basis. If there were such unfriendliness, there
may be news of this spreading, be it in the mainstream media or in the
social media (where such matters can turn viral pretty fast).
With regards to the arrangement of the toilets at the venue, us organisers
are certainly aware of the sensitivities and will make the arrangements
clear in subsequent briefings of the event closer to August.
[1]:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Dot_SG
[2]:
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/s377a-officially-repealed-as-preside…
[3]:
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/transgender-students-safe-space…
Robertsky
A Singaporean on the Wikimania 2023 COT
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Speaking as a Singaporean, I just want to add that, unfortunately,
Singapore isn't LGBT-friendly, but as far as I'm concerned, as raised by
the organisers, that the venue held will be a safe space for the LGBT
community and there will be respective accommodations for all attending.
And I doubt the organizers should tolerate such transphobia or any form of
queerphobia at such events.
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