First transgender mayor elected in central India - media
Madhu Kinnar used to earn a living by singing and dancing on trains
Japan LGBT candidate hopes to raise awareness in election campaign
Homosexuality is not a crime in Japan but many LGBT people face discrimination in schools, workplace and home
Persecution of India's sexual minorities surges after court ruling - activists
Activists say the ruling has marked an increase in the persecution of LGBT people, forcing many to conceal their sexual identity
Transgender MP candidate a role model for modern Britain - rights groups
Gay rights groups say UK parliament needs more gay and trans people to be role models in politics
FEATURE-Transgender women left behind as tide turns in fight against HIV
Transgender women have long lived with abuse, stigma and violence, but one of the biggest dangers they face today is HIV
Trans people in EU face widespread violence, discrimination-report
One in two trans persons said they were physically attacked, threatened or insulted in year before they took the survey
Kenya takes step towards recognising intersex people in landmark ruling
Intersex people often face stigma in Kenya as the condition is not understood
Vote for same sex marriage would be "grave injustice" - Irish church
Church sets out position as polls show referndum to pass
FEATURE-Transgender activists seek laws, acceptance, to combat violence
Hundreds of transgender people are killed every year and many live in constant fear of abuse, assault and alienation
UN, African experts urge end to gay rights campaign bans
Homosexual activity is banned in 38 African countries, and in 3 can bring the death penalty