Hunger striker says willing to die for trans rights in Bulgaria
A Bulgarian transgender woman on her fifth day of a hunger strike in protest at the country's lack of trans legal recognition says she will not give up her fight
OPINION: The ‘scary trans woman’ trope? It’s a lie
Despite the headlines, trans women face the same levels of abuse from men as any other woman
LGBTQ+ Nigerians targeted at parties in "wedding" arrests - lawyer
A lawyer who defends gay rights in Nigeria says police raid parties they say are same-sex weddings to crack down on LGBTQ+ people
Voices from the frontline: A day in the life of an Editor in Ukraine
In this interview, the Chief Editor of independent Ukrainian outlet Realna Gazeta recollects June 06, 2023 – the day the Kakhovka dam collapsed. With a critical need for independent and accurate information, Andrii Dikhtiarenko recalls how the team at Realna Gazeta responded and produced timely content in response to the disaster.
Can EU talks boost LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia?
Hailing the European Commission's recommendation on talks to join the EU, campaigners hope for solid progress on membership reforms
The colonial legacy of anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Africa
Legacy of Africa's colonial past can be seen in anti-LGBTQ+ laws and discrimination in some nations but others embrace new rights
Intersex Russians fear fallout from curbs on gender-affirming care
Fearing prosecution under a new law, Russian doctors are wary about treating intersex patients - even though they are exempt
Gay Syrian refugees see intolerance rise in once-liberal Lebanon
Many LGBTQ+ Syrians fled to Lebanon to escape civil war but an economic crisis has seen attitudes harden and intolerance rise
OPINION: Time to end the IVF postcode lottery
Access to IVF needs to more widely available, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity
Makeover in Manipur: Trans-run beauty salons brave bloodshed
Manipur is home to many trans-owned beauty parlours, which are in deep economic trouble due to violent clashes in the Indian state