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LGBT+ news

explainer
LGBTQ+ Italians on alert over Meloni as right triumphs in election
Transgender Nigerians fear proposals to criminalise cross-dressing
Violence mars Belgrade Pride, but LGBTQ+ marchers hope for change
In Depth
Stonewall 50: Where next for LGBT+ lives?
Actor Alan Cumming gives back his OBE award over 'toxicity of empi
Scotland introduces new measures as trans prisoner policy reviewed
German parliament remembers LGBTQ+ victims of the Nazis
Scotland to move convicted rapist trans woman out of female prison
People perceived to be gay could be eligible for asylum in U.S.
Colorado baker loses appeal over refusal to make gender transition
U.S. court split over N.C. health plan for transgender workers
Transgender women banned from female contact rugby in Scotland
Europe moves towards trans self-ID despite controversy
World Athletics proposes tighter rules for trans women athletes
Conversion therapy ban challenge wont be reheard by appeals court
Church of England bishops apologise to LGBTQI+ people
Top India court backs gay lawyer's appointment over govt objection
J&J to discontinue HIV vaccine trial
George Santos competed as a drag queen in Brazil pageants
Church of England bishops refuse to allow same-sex marriages
Meta's oversight board calls for inclusive adult nudity policy
Dutch amend constitution to specify gay, disabled protections
Flyers' Ivan Provorov declines to wear Pride-themed jersey
explainer
What are trans self-ID laws and what impact do they have?
Britain vows new law to ban conversion therapy for LGBT people
Trans Kenyans seek refuge amid backlash over activist's death
British government to block Scottish gender reform law
explainer
What does EU LGBTQ+ rights ruling mean for self-employed workers?
UK's Sunak set to block Scottish gender reform bill - The Times
LGBTQ+ groups alarmed by UK review of migrant trans recognition
Hungary denounces EU decision to cut off funds to universities
'Rent Boy' chant to be considered breach of rules, says FA
Indonesia's transgender community fears threat posed by new law
Leader of influential Hindu group backs LGBT rights in India
Kenyan LGBTQ activist was killed by asphyxiation, pathologist says
Russian publisher investigated by authorities under new anti-LGBT
Twitter exodus: Is Mastodon a safer alternative for LGBTQ+ users?
Kenyan LGBTQ activist's roommate suspected in his death
Trump vs DeSantis - where do they stand on LGBTQ+ rights?
Prominent Kenyan LGBTQ activist found dead, suspect arrested
explainer
Here's what the 2021 census says about LGBTQ Britons
Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer
What challenges will LGBTQ+ people around the world face in 2023?
Israeli businesses decry calls to revise anti-discrimination law
Fritz says openly gay player would be accepted on ATP Tour
Trans activists in Spain hail self-determination bill 'triumph'
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Opinion

Iesha Palmer Mermaids UK

We urgently need a complete ban for conversion practices

Gaps in the government’s current conversion therapy proposals mean vulnerable trans people will still be left at risk
Kevin Mwachiro .

Edwin Chiloba was bold and brave, his death sparked a movement

Hundreds have paid their respects to Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba after his body was found on January 3. His life epitomised fluidity, freedom and fierceness
Dr. Chamindra Weerawardhana ILGA World

Qatar World Cup and LGBTQ safety: reassurances are not enough

As teams head to the football World Cup in Qatar, will LGBTQ+ fans be welcome and safe?
Paul Burston

‘Heartstopper’ star Kit Connor should not have been forced to come

Star of the Netflix teen drama, Connor announced recently that he had been forced to out himself after accusations of queerbaiting

In Depth

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Brands wake up to LGBT+ sponsorship deals as acceptance grows in sport
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

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

Tbilisi audio tour puts Georgian trans people on the map
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The Buddhist monk and make-up artist seeking LGBT+ equality in Japan
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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
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