In Hong Kong, gay people prescribed prayers and no sex as a 'cure'
Campaigners are calling for a ban on conversion therapy programmes
Girl dens blaze fresh trail into Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America announced in October that this year it would begin letting girls join the 7- to 10-year-old Cub Scouts
Britain pledges to tackle injustices against LGBT people
"Trans people still face indignities and prejudice when they deserve understanding and respect."
Britain wins praise for rainbow flag to support "second class" citizens in Belarus
"Belarus treats LGBTI people like second class citizens."
GLAAD calls for LGBT characters in 20 percent of movies by 2021
"It is time for LGBTQ stories to be included in this conversation"
Pakistan's transgender rights law - a 'battle half won'
A new bill will seek to end discrimination against Pakistan's transgender community.
Beirut Pride cancelled after organiser held overnight by authorities
Lebanon became the first Arab country to hold a gay pride week last year
Mexico election body blocks 17 male candidates masquerading as transgender women
MEXICO-ELECTION/:Mexico election body blocks 17 male candidates masquerading as transgender women
Through song and dance, Eurovision shines spotlight on LGBT rights
"No country can truly claim to celebrate the spirit of Eurovision if it does not reach out to its LGBT citizens"
Chinese censorship of Eurovision prompts LGBT community outcry
Mango TV, a state broadcaster, pixelated rainbow flags and cut a Tuesday performance by Irish singer Ryan O'Shaughnessy