Powerful Indian Hindu group backs government's opposition to same-sex marriage recognition
India's government has opposed recognising same-sex marriage and urged the Supreme Court to reject challenges to the current legal framework lodged by LGBT couples.
US court looks set to revive challenge to school district's gender identity policy
U.S. appeals court judges appear poised to revive a lawsuit challenging a Maryland school district's policy of not disclosing students' transgender identity to their parents
Kansas legislature passes bill to ban transgender athletes from girls' sports
At least 18 states have passed or enacted legislation preventing transgender students from playing on school sports teams matching their gender identity
White House says attacks on LGBTQ rights are 'dangerous'
More than 450 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in the U.S., according to the White House
LGBTQ+ couples in India pin hopes on same-sex marriage case
India's Supreme Court is due to hold a hearing on Monday in a case that campaigners hope could lead to equal marriage rights
West Virginia to ask US Supreme Court to allow transgender athlete ban
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said the state will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to allow enforcement of a law banning transgender athletes from female sports teams
Uganda considers bill to criminalise identifying as LGBTQ
Uganda’s parliament took up a bill that would criminalise identifying as LGBTQ, with lawmakers saying the current ban on same-sex relations does not go far enough
OPINION: We must take our data out of the closet for the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people
All sectors, including young people, civil society and the media, need to advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals
Women's Day protesters rally for rights, with focus on Iran and Afghanistan
Rallies marking International Women's Day took place around the world on Wednesday with a focus on Afghanistan, where girls are denied the right to education, and Iran, which has seen mass protests on women's rights in recent months
Canada repeals historic laws targeting women, LGBTQ community
Canada has expunged historic indecency and anti-abortion laws targeting women and the LGBTQ community