LGBT rights

The men could receive 100 lashes after their case was sent to Aceh's Sharia court.

Arrests are being made as part of an anti-LGBT purge in the region.

Charity says many trans people also fear going abroad due to difficulties in changing gender on official documents.

Alvi Karimov, a government spokesperson, called the report 'absolute lies and disinformation'.

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.

Compromise bill on LGBT rights has satisfied neither its supporters nor opponents.

Trans representation on-screen is now improving – but there have been setbacks.

Under now-banned practice, hundreds of transsexuals who wanted their sex change officially recognised were sterilised.

Yellow Ranger, played by Becky G, has been lauded as an LGBT cinematic superhero.

The American psychotherapist invented the word to describe the fear surrounding gay men and women.

Hate crimes in the United States are rising sharply under Trump.

The Women's Hour presenter said some transsexuals could not claim to be 'real women'

The initiative allowed students access to bathrooms reflecting their gender identity.

The president has reversed the Obama directive to allow transgender students use bathrooms of their choice.

A heterosexual British couple have been told they cannot enter into a civil partnership.

Gould's cover of Don't Let Go by En Vogue is based on true stories of LGBT discrimination.

Deteriorating situation for Tanzanian gay community facing up to 30 years imprisonment.

Dachau held more than 200,000 prisoners of which more than 30,000 died

The man claimed he was told The Slug and Lettuce does not admit men wearing dresses.

Greg Gould said he was inspired to create the video because of the incidents he and friends had experienced.

Transgender author and pioneer Juno Dawson said that the cancellation 'beggars belief'.

No law prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, or gender identity in Ivory Coast.

An inquiry was launched after receptionist Nicola Thorp was sent home for refusing to wear high heels.

The move has prompted concern from gay rights groups and environmental activists.

IBTimes UK interviews leading activist Bisi Alimi on asylum offer to Jammeh, known for his anti-gay rhetoric.

The bill echo's North Carolina's HB2, which ostracised the state and lost investment.

Paul McCrory did not concede to gubernatorial rival Ray Cooper for almost a month after election.

Disrespect for basic human rights continues to be widespread across all parts of the globe.

The new administration leaves an uncertain future for the 1.4 million Americans who identify as trans.

The law sets the age of consent for anal intercourse at 18 years, exempting heterosexual married couples.