UN appoints first expert to protect LGBT people from violence, discrimination
"This critical mandate will bring much-needed attention to human rights violations against LGBT people in all regions of the world"
California requires single-stall public bathrooms to be open to all
Access to public bathrooms has become a flashpoint in the battle over transgender rights in the United States
Haiti's first LGBT film festival postponed after threats, police ban
The art and film festival was intended to raise awareness against homophobia in African and Caribbean communities
Mother sues U.S. hospital for discriminating against dead transgender son
14-year-old committed suicide five weeks after stay at hospital where staff addressed and referred to him as a girl
Oscar Wilde's home gets special status in UK tribute to top gay figures
Initiative comes in the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales, which will be celebrated in 2017
Tanya Walker gives an interview at her apartment in New York
Tanya Walker, a 53-year-old transgender woman, activist and advocate, gives an interview at her apartment in New York City, U.S. September 7, 2016. Picture taken September 7, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
FEATURE-Transgender patients face fear and stigma in the doctor's office
"It seemed like they weren't going to treat me unless I told them what genitals I had"
First transgender Serbian army veteran celebrates new identity as woman
Helena Vukovic became a cause celebre last year when she came out as the Balkan country's first transgender army officer
North Carolina to lose college championships over transgender law
The bathroom statute has sparked boycotts, with NCAA stripping North Carolina of "March Madness" basketball playoffs and season championships for soccer, golf, tennis, lacrosse and baseball
Tanzania threatens to ban groups supporting gay rights
Gay sex is illegal in Tanzania and punishable by up to 30 years in prison