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LGBT+ news

Bollywood's first gay romantic comedy banned in UAE
China wakes up to the world's biggest gay economy
Australian state mulls nation's first gay 'conversion therapy' ban
In Depth
Stonewall 50: Where next for LGBT+ lives?
Many trans youth avoid revealing gender identity to doctors Reuters Health
Jeremy Irons defends himself against critics of his Berlinale role Reuters
Bollywood's first gay rom-com 'breaks stereotypes' Annie Banerji
Trump names Germany envoy director of national intelligence Reuters
China HIV patients risk running out of AIDS drugs in days Reuters
Indonesia bill on family targets surrogacy, 'sexual deviations' Reuters
Chelsea ban group of Man United fans for homophobic chants Reuters
Sexual and gender identity may be risk factors for skin cancer Reuters Health
Russian blogger's HIV documentary reaches millions, draws praise Reuters
Boy Scouts of America files bankruptcy in wake of abuse lawsuits Reuters
First openly gay British player Fashanu makes Hall of Fame Reuters
Ukraine's LGBT+ war veterans boost battle for equality Natalie Vikhrov
Peruvian LGBTQ couples call for marriage equality in wedding Reuters
Transgender tweets were freedom of speech, British judge rules Reuters
analysis
Who should decide when a child can change gender? Hugo Greenhalgh
'There will be dad and mum' Putin rules out gay marriage in Russia Reuters
Here come the brides in N.Ireland's first same-sex marriage Reuters
factbox
Gay marriage rights around the world Sonia Elks
Britain's hidden LGBT+ history proves major draw Hugo Greenhalgh
Is it safe for gay men to donate blood? Here’s what science says. Cormac O'Brien
Swiss voters back anti-homophobia law, projection shows Reuters
Colorado transgender teen pleads guilty to murder Reuters
Russian investigative journalist assaulted in Chechnya -newspaper Reuters
Activist shames Polish towns opposed to LGBT community Reuters
Niger sprint star in middle of athletics' hormone debate Reuters
Married British TV presenter Schofield comes out as gay Reuters
Swiss vote on anti-homophobia law as critics decry censorship Cecile Mantovani and Marina Depetris
Super League wrong to sanction Folau signing: chief executive Reuters
U.S. corporate giants condemn anti-LGBT laws as economic 'risk' Matthew Lavietes
UK's first gay kiss star calls on Commonwealth to back equality Hugo Greenhalgh
Super League says 'accepts' Folau registration with Catalans Simon Evans
Case of 47 Nigerian men charged under homosexuality law delayed Libby George
N. Ireland counts down to first same-sex wedding Rachel Savage
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Opinion

Ian Green and Deborah Gold Terrence Higgins Trust

How to end the HIV epidemic

The government has committed to ending HIV diagnoses in England by 2030 - but only 7% of people in the country know that
Olga Maksimovica National Student Pride

Queer women’s voices must be heard

Womxn are fed up hearing that our relationships are not considered real enough
Yvonne Wamari OutRight Action International

African countries must fully legalise same-sex relations

More than half the continent has outdated laws that criminalise people for who we love or our gender
Nisa Sanz Si Acepto

Same-sex marriage is good for Costa Rica - and all of C. America

Tourism could benefit by as much as $40 million a year, as same-sex couples flock to Costa Rica to marry

In Depth

Frustration drives trans consumers to create sell-out brands
Ancestors guide LGBT+ South African healers to mend mental scars
Ahead of LGBT+ crackdown, fleeing Bruneians fear for friends back home
'New culture war': Northern Ireland's LGBT+ community fights for gay marriage

Videos & Pictures

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For South African gay star, defiance is key to survival
Beyond glitz and glamour, Lebanese transgender model breaks taboos
Historic case in Uganda as accused homosexuals go on trial
First LGBT safe house for asylum seekers in Britain

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