Gay & Lesbian in Hong Kong

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Gay & Lesbian in Hong Kong

Homosexuality was decriminalised in Hong Kong in 1991. The gay community continues to lobby for equal rights for same-sex unions and anti-discrimination legislation and social recognition of same-sex couples. Gay marriage is not legal in Hong Kong, and existing same-sex marriages are not formally recognised.

The age of consent for both gay and heterosexual couples is 16.

Gay Associations and Groups in Hong Kong

The cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong has a well-developed gay scene on both Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon.

Amnesty International HK LGBT Group works to campaign against discrimination in Hong Kong of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders and also works to introduce anti-discrimination legislation based on sexual identity. The group holds regular meetings.

• AIHK
  At: Unit D, 3/F, Best-O-Best Commercial Centre, 32-36 Ferry St, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
  Tel: 2300 1250
  e-mail
  Website

Civil Rights for Sexual Diversities (CR4SD) is an NGO working for the rights of those who may suffer discrimination in the work place due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.

• CR4SD
  At: 1/F, 3A Victory Avenue, Kowloon
  Tel: 8111 8200
  Fax: 2900 2691
  e-mail
  Website

Fruits in Suits: A group of professional gays who meet on the third Tuesday of each month to socialise.

• Fruits in Suits
  At: GPO Box 9969, Central
  Tel: 9047 0713
  e-mail
  Website

Women's Coalition of HKSAR (WCHK): This association for lesbian/female tonghzi defends the rights of women facing discrimination due to their sexual identity. Meetings are held on the first Saturday of each month from 17:00-19:00.

• WCHK
  At: PO Box 20467, Hennessy Road Post Office, Wanchai, Hong Kong
  Tel: 8103 0701
  e-mail
  Website

Hong Kong Blessed Minority Christian Fellowship: Group for gay, lesbian and bisexual Christians.

• Tel: 2834 6601
  e-mail
  Website

Horizons: Gay and lesbian counselling and information resource which offers advice and organises social events including walking trips.

• Horizons
  At: GPO Box 6837
  Tel: 2815 9268
  Open: Tuesdays and Thursdays 19:30-22:30
  e-mail
  Website

Gay and Lesbian Badminton Club: Badminton Club which invites interested players to train every Thursday evening. E-mail contact may be made through the website.

• Website

Long Yang Club Hong Kong: Informal social group for gay men in Hong Kong

• e-mail
  Website

Within Asia, the Utopia Asia website offers services and assistance to Asia's gay communities.

Gay Media in Hong Kong

• DS (Dim Sum) Magazine: A lifestyle magazine published bi-monthly and distributed for free to over 100 local clubs, bars and restaurants. Also publishes Q Guide
• At: Third floor Winning House, 26 Hollywood Rd, Central
  Tel: 6042 2668
  e-mail
  Website
• G Magazine: Local gay magazine produced by HK Magazine. Available for free at venues around the city
• Website
• Gay Station: Hong Kong-based gay radio station. The programmes cover topics such as gay culture, counselling and religion as well as music and lifestyle
• Tel: 2333 1004
  e-mail
  Website

Gay Events in Hong Kong

• Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival: Annual festival presenting new lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual cinema from Asia and around the world. 
• At: 14^th Floor, 10 Knutsford Terrace, Kowloon
  Tel: 2311 8023
  e-mail
• Hong Kong Gay website provides a broad range of information on entertainment and other services for the gay and lesbian community
• The GayHK website provides information on entertainment in Hong Kong, as well as a chat room and companion finding service