Ghana LGBT+ bill would threaten fight on HIV/AIDS, says UNAIDS
If passed, this legislation will drive LGBT+ people further away from HIV prevention, care and treatment services and endanger the advances made against the HIV epidemic in the last decade, says UNAIDS.
'Constantly pursued': Ukraine's LGBT+ activists attacked online and in the street
Ukraine legalised gay sex in 1991, but members of the far-right regularly target groups and events linked to the community.
History-maker Hubbard says not a transgender icon, but an athlete
Laurel Hubbard said her appearance at the Tokyo Olympics should not be historic and that she was likely to retire from weightlifting.
Ghana: Anti-gay bill seeks prison terms for LGBT+ people
A new draft law in the West African nation proposes jail time for those who identify as LGBT+, and for anyone who offers assistance to the LGBT+ community.
NZ's Hubbard makes history as first trans woman Olympian, but exits early
New Zealand's Laurel Hubbard made history as the first openly transgender woman to compete at the Olympics in the 87kg final, but failed all three lifts in the snatch.
'I'm fighting for my community' says Miss South Africa's first transgender contestant
Lehlogonolo Machaba hopes she will inspire greater acceptance of the LGBT+ community
Why is a transgender weightlifter's participation causing controversy?
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is set to become the first openly trans woman to compete in the Olympics. Her participation has fuelled global debate about trans women's inclusion in women's sports
Vettel and three others reprimanded for not removing LGBTQ+ rights t-shirts before anthem
Four-times Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel was reprimanded for not removing a t-shirt promoting LGBTQ+ rights at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hungarian election panel clears questions of LGBT referendum
Hungary's National Election Committee (NEC) approved government referendum questions on legislation that limits schools' teaching about LGBT+ issues
Ghana's first openly trans musician fights homophobia with song
Hiplife and Afropop artist Angel Maxine says her song aims to comfort LGBT+ Ghanaians facing threats from authorities and a rise in verbal and physical attacks from the public