U.S. lawmakers introduce bill promoting LGBT rights worldwide
The International Human Rights Defense Act would make defending LGBT rights a foreign policy priority.
After Obama, NY governor takes stand for transgender rights
This week’s speeches by Obama and Cuomo were important because they helped give recognition to entire communities
China's transgender sex workers "marginalised and vulnerable"
Stigma and discrimination drive many transgender women away from their friends, families and hometowns and into sex work
Britain's first 'gay school' could save lives, campaigners say
The idea for the school, which would welcome all students regardless of their sexuality, came from pupils who had been bullied and abused in education
Thailand to recognise "third gender" in new constitution -panel
Move to empower transgender and gay communities and ensure them fairer legal treatment
Russia gives green light for transgender drivers to stay on the road
Use of old WHO list seems to have led to misunderstanding over driving ban on transgender Russians
Serbian army accused of forcing out transgender officer
The veteran officer's transgender identity was deemed a threat to the reputation of the army
Goa slams plan for centres to make LGBT youths "normal"
India's Supreme Court has ruled that only parliament can change law that makes gay sex illegal
Nepal to issue passports with third gender for sexual minorities
Nepal introduces third category for those who don't want to be identified as male or female on their passports