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Heading to Eurovision? Here is a map of the LGBT-friendly places in Kiev
The NGO KyivPride has put together the guide ahead of the weekend's festivities.
Why is Donald Trump refusing to acknowledge gay people are being tortured in Chechnya?
He met with the Russian Foreign Minister but apparently the issue "didn't come up".
Donald Trump has still not made a statement on gay men being tortured in Chechnya
The White House has not confirmed if it is aware of the anti-LGBT purge in the Russian region.
Top Israeli general reveals he is gay, encourages LGBT youths to walk in his 'footsteps'
'I never felt discriminatory or preferred treatment due to my sexual orientation' says Sharon Afek.
Gay men are being evacuated out of Chechnya
The Russian LGBT Network has helped around 40 people flee the Russian region.
Northern Ireland bakery refuses to make pro-gay marriage cake - again
The Christian owners were at the centre of the previous 'gay cake' row.
Chechnya police order parents to kill their gay children or 'we'll do it for you'
Gay men and children face persecution as part of an anti-LGBT purge in the Russian region.
Chechen strongman leader wants LGBT community 'eliminated by start of Ramadan' claims Tory MP
The disturbing revelation was made to Parliament by British lawmaker Sir Alan Duncan.
Chechen leader tells Putin it's 'embarrassing' to talk about reports of anti-gay purge in Russia
Ramzan Kadyrov denied reports of gay men being arrested and held in concentration camp-style prisons.
Mass arrest in Nigeria of young men caught celebrating a gay wedding
The men's defence lawyer said most of those who were arrested are students.
Tim Farron is not a homophobe – we shouldn't crucify him for his private religious belief
The Liberal Democrats leader has stood up for LGBT rights in the past.
South Korean army accused of using dating apps to identify and punish gay soldiers
Up to 50 soldiers have been identified - they face dishonourable discharge and two years' imprisonment.
Lib Dem leader Tim Farron called a 'disgrace' after refusing to say if being gay is a sin
Farron, a Christian, said he would not make 'theological pronouncements' when talking to Channel 4 News.
'They stripped me... One filmed me... Three of them beat me': Chechen gay victim speaks out
Gay men are being detained and held in camps in Chechnya.
We ask why nobody stopped the Nazis, then stay silent as gay men are tortured in Chechnya
Gay men are being detained and held in camps in the Chechen Republic.
Tunisia doctors urged to stop forced anal examinations to 'prove' homosexuality
A medical watchdog in Tunisia has called for doctors to cease the 'degrading' practice.
'People are being tortured and killed': Chechnya's deadly anti-LGBT crisis
At least 100 gay men have been rounded up by the Chechen authorities.
Indonesian vigilantes filmed beating gay couple who now face 'public torture'
The men could receive 100 lashes after their case was sent to Aceh's Sharia court.
Chechen authorities rounding up gay men and killing them, Russian newspaper claims
Alvi Karimov, a government spokesperson, called the report 'absolute lies and disinformation'.
100 years of transgender rights
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, we explore how trans rights have improved over the last century – and listen to people's personal experiences along the way.
Ten outrageously transphobic moments in films and TV
Trans representation on-screen is now improving – but there have been setbacks.
George Weinberg, the man who coined the term 'homophobia' in 1965, dies aged 86
The American psychotherapist invented the word to describe the fear surrounding gay men and women.
What is a civil partnership – and why can't straight couples have one?
A heterosexual British couple have been told they cannot enter into a civil partnership.
Meet Greg Gould: The Australian singer making a statement about LGBT abuse, suicide and gay marriage
Gould's cover of Don't Let Go by En Vogue is based on true stories of LGBT discrimination.
Tanzania: Deputy health minister brands homosexuality 'unnatural' in latest online rant
Deteriorating situation for Tanzanian gay community facing up to 30 years imprisonment.
This video tells true stories of LGBT abuse – and it's heartbreaking
Greg Gould said he was inspired to create the video because of the incidents he and friends had experienced.
Tanzanian gay men facing arrest for 'spreading' homosexual activity on social media
The situation for the gay community has been deteriorating in Tanzania amid government crackdown.
CofE college 'regret' trainee church service held in Polari gay slang for LGBT History Month
The service, at Westcott House chapel in Cambridge, had not been authorised by the Church of England.
Ivory Coast authorities refuse to explain why two gay men were sentenced to 18 months in jail
No law prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, or gender identity in Ivory Coast.
Texas lawmakers file new anti-transgender bathroom bill
The bill echo's North Carolina's HB2, which ostracised the state and lost investment.