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Argentina's President Sparks Outrage: Calls Gay People 'Paedophiles' in Shocking Tirade
President Javier Milei's speech as an economics forum targeted the LGBT+ community and undermined the feminist movement, citing Elon Musk, Trump and Netanyahu as allies.
Greece Becomes World's First Orthodox Nation To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage
The vote took place over two days of heated debates, with supporters of the legalisation describing the legislation as "long overdue" and "bold".
Nigeria To End 'Gay Wedding' Witch Hunt Says Amnesty International
Police continue to search for the missing man after more than 70 people were arrested and accused of attending a "gay party" and planning a "gay wedding" in Nigeria.
Record High Of Transgender Hate Crimes In The UK
Home Office statistics show that the number of known hate crimes against transgender people in England and Wales has risen by 186 per cent in just five years.
British Embassy joins 2023 Pride Parade in Guatemala
Last year three members of the LGBTQIA+ community were killed in Guatemala, during the run-up to Pride 2022. This year the British Embassy paid tribute to the hard work of the LGBTQIA+ community in Guatemala.
Putin signs law banning sex change surgeries in Russia
It's no secret that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not a supporter of the LGBTQ community.
Go woke, go broke: Is Disney facing losses due to its woke culture?
Disney was still reeling under the aftereffects of COVID-19 when it got involved in a controversy over the passage of the "Parental Rights in Education Bill"
Scottish and trans outrage as UK government blocks gender law
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office denied the UK government was split on the emotive issue.
Boxing to introduce new transgender category
There has long been a debate whether to allow transgenders to compete against biological men or women.
Scotland passes law easing gender change rules
Opponents of the law fear it could be a danger to women and girls, particularly around the provision of single-sex spaces.
World Cup fan gets dragged out of stadium for wearing rainbow armband
Spectators have previously been warned against wearing LGBTQIA+ symbols during the event.
World Cup: FIFA threatens team captains over 'One Love' armband supporting LGBT community
Several national team captains had to abandon their plans to wear the armband to avoid disciplinary sanctions.
FIFA communications director comes out as gay amid Qatar controversy
The announcement came during FIFA President Gianni Infantino's press conference.
Protests spike after World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'
Former Qatar international Khalid Salman is under fire for his controversial comments against the LGBTQ+ community.
Qatar's first openly gay man speaks up about World Cup controversy
Nas Mohamed left Qatar to escape persecution for his sexuality.
Tokyo starts recognising same-sex relationships
The certificates allow LGBTQ partners to be treated as married couples for some public services in areas such as housing, medicine and welfare.
FIFA World Cup: Gay former England star to 'come out' as protest against Qatar
The host country is being criticised over human rights concerns including strict laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
4 facts to understand Asexuality better on Asexual Awareness Week
This annual event pushes for the inclusion and understanding of asexual-spectrum identities by educating the public on what being ace means.
UK Conservative Party members suspected of homophobic abuse at party
Conservative party members have been accused of using homophobic slurs at an event organised to celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Singapore to repeal colonial-era law against gay sex: PM
Inherited from the British colonial era, section 377A of Singapore's penal code penalises sex between men with up to two years in jail.
Court in Japan rules ban on same-sex marriage is 'not unconstitutional'
A court in Japan in its latest order has upheld the ban imposed on same-sex marriage in the country stating that the ban does not violate the constitution.
US-based doctor becomes 'first' Qatari to publicly come out as gay
Life in Qatar was not easy for 35-year-old Nas Mohamed who had to constantly hide who he really was. He did not have the luxury to openly declare if he loved someone.
Man, woman or... X: US rolls out gender-neutral passports
The State Department announced in October that it had issued the first American passport with the X designation for gender
Cyprus push to ban gay conversion therapy amid exorcism claim
Homosexuality was decriminalised in 1998, but while same-sex civil unions are permitted, gay marriage is not.
Protests as transgender swimmer Thomas powers to US college crown
After the race, Thomas received a ripple of subdued applause after she was announced as the winner
31-year-old trans woman found tortured to death in Mexico canal: police
The trans woman's death was the fifth trans killing in the western Mexico state of Colima this year
Trans Netflix staff plan walkout over Chappelle special
Chappelle, 48, has also been accused of transphobia over previous Netflix specials.
LGBTQ rights groups blocked on China's biggest social media app
While no government body has claimed responsibility for the deletions, activists fear the seemingly coordinated actions could be motivated by an anti-LGBTQ agenda.
Vatican in 'unprecedented' challenge to Italy homophobia law
The Vatican continues to defend marriage as being between a man and a woman, opposes gay adoptions, and sees "gender ideology" as a threat to traditional family values.
Hungary bans 'promotion' of homosexuality to minors
In May 2020, a ban on legally changing one's gender came into force, with rights groups warning this would expose transgender Hungarians to discrimination.