With record wins, LGBT+ candidates celebrate 'rainbow wave' in U.S. electionMore than 880 openly LGBT+ candidates have appeared or will appear on ballots across the country, nearly double that of 2018 |
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'Both are perfect' says Australian lawmaker with two trans childrenAndy Meddick posted a “birth announcement” on Twitter when his daughter came out as transgender |
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Coronavirus and stigma among priorities for India's new transgender councilTrans people are often rejected by families and denied jobs, education and healthcare |
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'LGBT people are also humans': Thai Buddhist monk backs equalityShine Waradhammo's support for LGBT+ rights is a rare and welcome move as Thailand prepares to pass a civil partnership bill |
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Ugandan officials summoned before court over torture of LGBT+ youthThe court's move is seen as a positive step for sexual minorities in the east African nation, where gay sex carries a life sentence and homophobia and the persecution of LGBT+ people is widespread, yet rarely punished |
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U.S. baseball commentator suspended for anti-gay slur on airThe broadcaster, Thom Brennaman, came under fire for his homophobic comment made mid-game on Wednesday |
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U.S. appeals court sides with transgender student over bathroom accessAn appeals court ruled that a school board acted unlawfully in preventing a trans student from using a bathroom |
BlueCity, owner of China's biggest gay dating app, buys lesbian platformChina doesn't officially recognise same-sex relationships nor explicitly ban them, though LGBT+ content is sometimes blocked by censors |
Diversity-themed games can change player behaviour, says studySports athletes that take part in LGBT-themed matches are around 20 per cent less likely to use homophobic slurs, study finds |
Nigerian lesbian love film to go online to avoid censorship boardThe film features a lesbian couple in Nigeria where same-sex relationships have been banned since 2014 |
OPINION: Formula 1 has raced beyond its old homophobiaI am no longer "the only gay in the village" in motor racing |
OPINION: Pride in Africa is for those who come after usPride Afrique and other Pride events across Africa are an opportunity for us to stand tall and be an example for younger LGBT+ people |
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