Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month
This Pride Month, the Thomson Reuters Foundation is celebrating our work to advance LGBTQ+ rights, our LGBTQ+ colleagues, and the global LGBTQ+ community. We are also taking time to recognise the enormous work that needs to happen before true equality is achieved.
OPINION: None of us are free when trans kids are in danger
Lessons from history tell us that now is the time to act in support of the trans community
The power of the media in advancing LGBTQ+ rights
The media plays a crucial role in raising awareness of LGBTQ+ rights around the world. This piece showcases an example of the Foundation’s media development work, which aims to bolster the media ecosystem by enhancing the coverage of critical and under reported issues and reduce the spread of mis and disinformation.
Voices from the frontline: the story of a Ukrainian reporter’s escape through Russian-occupied territory
This is the second piece in our 'Voices from the Frontline' series, dedicated to elevating the stories of Ukrainian journalists and media professionals. In this first-person account, a Ukrainian journalist reflects on her experiences working under Russian occupation and escaping to Prague.
Why has Pride caused an uproar in the United States?
A Pride backlash has disrupted plans to commemorate LGBTQ+ rights with special merchandise, drag shows and other events
It’s time for adults to step up and support LGBTQ+ kids
Having just one affirming adult in the world of an LGBTQ+ teen can lower their risk for anxiety, depression, and suicidality
WHO urges gay men to get mpox vaccine as European cases rise
Cases of mpox - also known as monkeypox - are rising in Europe as people gather for summer events
Trans Russians panic over proposed gender surgery ban
A bill to outlaw changing gender on ID documents and gender-affirming surgery is due for a second reading in parliament this week
FACTBOX-Gay marriage rights around the world
As LGBTQ+ couples push India to legalise gay unions, here are the key facts on same-sex marriage worldwide
Harnessing legal pro bono to create safe houses for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees
With pro bono legal support from Weil, Gotshal & Manges facilitated through TrustLaw, the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s global pro bono service, Micro Rainbow received tax and structuring advice, enabling them to open 20 safe houses across the UK for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees.