<p>Sexual release is a basic human need but it has always been subject to social norms, law and morality. In Thai prisons, regulations place even the internal needs of inmates under the state&rsquo;s vigorous control.But the state can never fully control the force of human desire. Sexual activities happen in the everyday reality of prison life, though consensual sexual activities are largely limited to partners of the same sex. Sexual activities in prisons occur both among lovers and as pragmatic commerce.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<div>Despite being famous for its transgender community, Thailand still discriminates against LGBTIQ+ students through an education system where gender diversity is perceived as ‘severe deviance.’</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Thailand’s sex education system is notorious for discriminating on the basis of gender identities.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>One sex education textbook for grade seven students asks, “Is a male who has sex with both males and females considered sexually deviant?”. </div>

<p>In 24 hours, the Ugandan Parliament may vote on a brutal new law that carries the death penalty for homosexuality. Thousands of Ugandans could face execution -- just for being gay.</p>