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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

News

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


Rejected by banks, Kenyan LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs turn to loan sharks

Trans, intersex and lesbian entrepreneurs in Kenya say loan rejections by banks force them to turn to informal money lenders


Gay Games to begin despite safety concerns but numbers low

Gay Games prove controversial because of decision to host in two cities and security fears. Participation could be low


As LGBTQ+ Poles celebrate, could election mark a turning point?

Poland's opposition looks set to oust ruling nationalists who have railed against 'LGBT ideology' and opposed same-sex unions


In Zimbabwe, LGBTQ+ artists dodge discrimination to stay on stage

Life as an LGBTQ+ performer is hard in the Southern African country, but a few gay-friendly spaces are helping showcase their work


Same-sex marriage: LGBTQ+ Indians vow to fight on after setback

The Supreme Court says parliament should decide whether to allow gay couples to marry, hitting LGBTQ+ hopes for swift legalisation


LGBTQ+ hopes high in Japan as top court to rule on trans surgery law

Japan's Supreme Court could change sterilisation laws for trans people this week, buoying hopes for a community hoping for greater acceptance


What is US House Speaker Mike Johnson's stance on LGBTQ+ rights?

The conservative Louisiana lawmaker, who opposes same-sex marriage and abortion rights, is now the top Republican in Congress


Opinions

OPINION: As anti-LGBTQ+ attacks escalate in Nigeria, living in Mozambique has felt like a dream

The country’s queer-friendly capital provides a glimpse into what freedom could look like for LGBTQ+ Africans


OPINION: Calls to legislate morality threaten the rights of Kenyans

We must challenge the narrow and un-African definition of family being used to exclude and isolate LGBTQ+ Kenyans


OPINION: LGBTQ+ people in the countryside need a voice

Isolation is common for LGBTQ+ people living in rural communities


OPINION: The younger generation is driving LGBTQ+ inclusion in the property industry

Employers within the real estate sector need to recognise the importance of allowing Gen Z to be their authentic selves at work


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