LGBT rights

Germany's highest court has ordered that a "third gender" be recognised on official documents including birth certificates in a decision met with praise by intersex campaigners.

Julian Aubrey, a sexual abuse counsellor, was knifed to death in his home in Earl's Court on Monday (30 October). The 55-year-old was a former co-chairman of an LGBT liaison group.

Felines were spotted in the Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve by London-based photographer Paul Goldstein

The leaflets contained information about being gay, transgender rights and different types of sexuality.

Hong Kong will host the Gay Games in 2022, becoming the first Asian city to stage the sports and cultural event, beating competition from Washington DC and Guadalajara.

Although homosexuality is not illegal in Egypt, laws only recognise unions between a man and a woman as legal. LGBT people face discrimination, violence and arrests in the country.

The student was honoured to receive the award, but couldn't accept it based on the views of the Liberal MP.

The advert states that no pet names are allowed and they must only play with toys and books from a pre-approved list.

Yasir Qhadi rejects claims he advocates for the death of homosexuals and calls for prosecution of those who try to forcefully implement "Islamic law" in the West.

Authorities suggested that LGBT citizens in the Muslim-majority country would be subject to mandatory testing for sexually transmitted diseases.

Mustapha Ramid reportedly has referred to journalists as "traitors" and human rights activists as "hateful" in the past.

Well known National Front organiser Kevin Wilshaw denounced the movement after revealing his Jewish heritage and coming out as gay. He was active as recently as earlier this year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised that law enforcement agencies will investigate the allegations, but activists say the situation has not improved.

"In 2017, we have to remind our president that it's never ok to "joke" about killing LGBTQ Americans... or anyone," Chelsea Clinton tweeted.

The details emerged in a story from the New Yorker which profiled the highly religious vice president.

Michelle Suarez becomes the first transgender person to sit in the senate and is pushing for sweeping reforms of LGBT rights.

US among 13 countries that voted against resolution calling on nations to stop using death penalty "arbitrarily or in a discriminatory manner".

Sacred Heart High School in Hammersmith, west London says students can use their 'preferred pronoun' and it must promote 'greater wholeness for transgender individuals'.

The arrests mark the "worst crackdown against LGBT people" in almost two decades, human rights activists say.

Pontida mayor already stirred criticism for proposing parking spaces for mothers only if married and from EU.

Psychologist described homosexuality as a "disease" and urged patients to seek religious guidance.

Public caning is widespread in Banda Aceh province, where people are tried under sharia law.

A Christian couple is pursuing legal action against a school because it accepts transgender pupils.

Clovis has also argued that being LGBT is 'as far as we know' a choice.

The morals committee found sex toys, women's clothes and make up in the massage parlours.

Samantha Heaton was refused service bonus at Buffalo Wild Wings over gay tattoo.

Despite providing the correct security information, Drew Dalziel was told she could not access her bank account.

Juan Javier Cruz was killed outside a restaurant in Florida.

This is the first warning of its kind issued by the NAACP.

Trump banned transgendered individuals from serving in the army, claiming their medical care is too costly.