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'I'm Fighting Trump's Transgender Military Ban'
'I feel targeted': U.S. trans murders near record high
Opinion
Formula 1 has raced beyond its old homophobia
In Depth
Stonewall 50: Where next for LGBT+ lives?
'I'm Fighting Trump's Transgender Military Ban'
Police sentenced in El Salvador's first trans murder conviction
In a first, U.S. hospital apologizes to intersex surgical patients
New Zealand rugby grapples with transgender debate
LGBT+ survivors of sexual violence in Syrian war lack support
Yemeni blogger jailed by Saudi court for supporting gay rights
Stigma around HIV still rampant in U.S., study finds
Supreme Court may hold key to fair housing for LGBT+ Americans
U.S. rule could allow homeless shelters to turn away trans people
Mexico City outlaws gay conversion therapy
Gay rower seeks Olympic success to 'shine a light' on injustice
U.S. Olympian Lea Davison cycles past homophobia toward winning
Jamaica Olympic hopeful Michael Gunning swims against homophobia
Chatbots, motorbikes: Southeast Asia HIV centres adapt to virus
Netflix pulls show as Turkey objects to gay character
Poland will not let EU 'force' gay marriage - justice minister
Fears of HIV spike in Jamaica as pandemic hits prevention efforts
Brazil's Bolsonaro attacks Supreme Court: are gay rights at risk?
Polish 'LGBT-free' town weighs risk of losing EU funds
Number of LGBT+ elected officials in U.S. hits new high
Austria issues first intersex birth certificate
Sudan scraps death penalty and flogging for gay sex
No trans characters in major Hollywood movies for 3rd year
Pakistan's first trans cop fights for justice
Survey finds 40% of US LGBTQ youth considered suicide in past year
Russian parliament begins legalising ban on same-sex marriage
Northern Irish police investigating Lyra McKee murder make arrest
Mondaire Jones, openly gay and Black, gets Democratic nod for U.S.
Polish President Duda wins election, new battles with EU loom
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Polish election candidates differ on rights, climate
WHO official cites AIDS as guide to addressing the coronavirus
Mexico City lawmakers vote to outlaw LGBT+ conversion therapy
War over words: U.S. Scrabble leader overrules panel to ban slurs
Instagram bans 'conversion therapy' content as opposition grows
Russian LGBT activist fined for 'gay propaganda' family drawings
Elton John charity gives $25m to target regions with rising HIV
Northern Ireland to get religious same-sex marriage
Netherlands mulls erasing gender from ID cards
U.S. TV show 'Batwoman' casts Black actress to play superhero
Thai cabinet backs bill allowing same-sex unions
J.K. Rowling signs letter warning over free speech after trans row
Gay rights: the taboo subject in Singapore's election
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About our LGBT+ coverage

We delve deeper into the issues faced by LGBT+ communities around the world.

Opinion

Marline Oluchi Pride Afrique

LGBT+ Pride in Africa is for those who come after us

Pride Afrique and other Pride events across Africa are an opportunity for us to stand tall and be an example for younger LGBT+ people
Rob Barrie Perkbox

Pride was cancelled. Businesses should take that time to reflect

The hiatus on official Pride celebrations gives businesses time to reflect on LGBT+ employee mental health and diversity & inclusion
Karen Holden A City Law Firm

I’m HIV+, but can I still take out life insurance?

HIV status is protected in Britain by the Equality Act, so insurers should be non-discriminatory
Tanner Arnold Intuit

Transitioning was hard. Coming out at work was easy

It took me years of self-discovery to transition, but coming out in a supportive workplace enabled me to be comfortable in my own skin

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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'I'm Fighting Trump's Transgender Military Ban'
UK campaigner eyes final push with 'genderless' passports hearing
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

Editor's Picks

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'Who is going to stand up for us?' A trans sex worker in Uganda on life under lockdown
Gay dating apps warn over coronavirus as online meetings expected to rise
Walking in two worlds: Canada's 'two-spirit' doctor guiding trans teenagers
'Stigma follows us': Cape Town's homeless, transgender women fight for recognition