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Pope's support for civil unions seen as threat to gay marriage
What does the Pope's support mean for LGBT+ rights?
Opinion
Remembering footballer Justin Fashanu, 30 years after he came out
In Depth
Stonewall 50: Where next for LGBT+ lives?
Venezuela's Maduro asks congress to consider same-sex marriage
Polish LGBT activists see hope in pope's support for same-sex civi
Pope says same-sex couples should be covered by civil union laws
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State of same-sex unions globally as Pope Francis gives backing
'I feel I belong': India's first trans-run dairy farm brings jobs
Myanmar's first openly gay candidate kindles hopes for LGBT rights
Gay former Goldman exec Chavez reflects on diversity on Wall Stre
Irish town cuts ties with 'LGBT-free' Polish twin Nowa Deba
'It got scary': Gloria Estefan's daughter on coming out
HIV response neglects gay men, bi men and trans women
'Equal' stars Samira Wiley, Billy Porter look back on LGBT history
Hungary row about children's book fuels fears of rising homophobia
Perception of 'cute white girls' helps U.S. women's soccer - Bird
New Zealand's next parliament is set to be the most diverse ever
Demos planned as Italy mulls LGBT+ hate crime law
The Inheritance gets 11 Tony nominations as Broadway remains dark
South Australia moves to scrap 'gay panic' defence
England to let trans women play locally despite World Rugby ban
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Barrett faces gay marriage scrutiny
Amy Coney Barrett sidesteps on abortion, gay marriage
Most U.S. LGBT+ students face homophobic or transphobic abuse
Polish leader threatens to veto EU post-COVID recovery plan
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How Trump's Supreme Court nominee applies the law to LGBT+ rights
Transgender man's U.S. military dream thwarted for now
World Rugby rules trans women out of elite female teams
Record number of LGBT+ candidates set to run in U.S. election
interview
Meet the gay Buddhist monk seeking LGBT+ equality in Japan
Don't let Polish 'LGBT-free' zone host European Games: lawmakers
Hungarian government calls children's book 'homosexual propaganda'
Georgia breached LGBT+ human rights with police strip searches
Russian police detain two Pussy Riot members after flag stunt
Rights group denounces Central America anti-LGBT violence
Trans teens cannot grasp dangers of hormone drugs, UK court told
interview
Not enough LGBT+ artists in pop, says star known as girl in red
USL player gets six-match ban for use of homophobic slur
Transgender schools in Latin America offer fresh start
Twitter users flood #ProudBoys hashtag with gay pride images
Serbia's president nominates PM Ana Brnabic for second term
U.S. Supreme Court conservatives revive criticism of gay marriage
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New Zealand, Canada move to ban LGBT+ conversion therapy
New Zealand ruling party vows to ban conversion therapy
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Transgender figures in politics around the world
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Opinion

Tuisina Ymania Brown and Luz ... ILGA World

Pope Francis’s meaningful words must be followed by action

The pope's support for same-sex civil unions needs to be more than just backing LGBT+ people's basic human rights
Francis DeBernardo New Ways Ministry

Pope’s ‘yes’ to gay civil unions will lead to a more equal Church

Pope's comments in a new documentary released on Wednesday signal a significant policy shift
Omar Gonzalez-Pagan Lambda Legal

Without Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Affordable Care Act is at risk

The U.S. Supreme Court could send us back to when insurance was denied to the HIV-positive and transphobia in healthcare was the norm
Clare Kenny GLAAD

Spirit Day Generation: How Gen Z is transforming LGBT+ advocacy

Listening to Generation Z is our best shot at creating the future they deserve

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

interview
The Buddhist monk and make-up artist seeking LGBT+ equality in Japan
first-person
'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