45% of the world doesn't think their country is a good place for gay and lesbian people
Just 39 percent of people from over 120 countries said that their area was a good place for gay and lesbian people.
June 11, 2025
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armenia
Worst 10 countries in Europe for LGBTQ+ rights
While there were some positive signs in many countries, others ranked among the very worst climates for the LGBTQ+ community.
May 23, 2025
Congressional Hopeful Jirair Ratevosian on Armenia, LGBTQ+ Rights, and the American Dream
The out candidate in California's 30th Congressional District talks about a crisis in his ancestral land and what he hopes to do in the U.S. House.
November 1, 2023
LGBTQ Armenians Face Reign of Terror
Hate crimes are rampant in Armenia, and the police and politicians don't seem to care.
February 16, 2019
Armenian LGBTQ Activists Attacked by Homophobic Mob
Slurs, threats, and a home invasion.
August 6, 2018
WATCH: John Oliver Celebrates Drag Diva's Eurovision Win
The host of Last Week Tonight skewered the Eurovision Song Contest performances of Russia and Ukraine while praising the victory of Austria's drag performer Conchita Wurst.
May 12, 2014
Eurovision rocked
Break-dancers, heavy metal, Norwegian elves, and Will and Grace look-alikes--this is how you put on a televised music competition.
May 24, 2006
Russian, Armenian Petitions Seek Drag Performer's Removal From Eurovision
Austria's choice of bearded drag performer Conchita Wurst to compete for the country at the annual Eurovision Song Contest has several antigay nations hitting a sour note.
April 28, 2014
Majority of People Globally Say Their City Is Good for Queer People: Poll
The statistic comes from a landmark survey by Gallup.
June 23, 2023
WATCH: Russian Pol's Attempt to Shame Conchita Wurst Backfires
If these two Russian politicians were hoping to drown out the Austrian drag queen's voice, they may want to check the volume on their bigotry.
September 3, 2014
Buenos Aires Restaurants
The socially minded locals love to eat out, and as a result, enticing eateries abound. You'll soon find that succulent pampas-fed beef stars on menus, from executive lunch options to the coziest neighborhood parilla (grill) and that the most fashionable dining addresses beckon from the Palermo neighborhood.
June 1, 2009
What is International Women's Day? The history of the revolutionary holiday explained
The history of the holiday goes beyond feminism, reminding us every year of the deep ties linking gender equality and class struggle.
March 8, 2024
WATCH: Conchita Wurst Takes the U.N. 'Like a Phoenix'
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon stopped by the U.N. offices in Vienna to meet with and take in a performance by Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst.
November 5, 2014
Pope Francis: Catholics Should Apologize to the LGBT Community
Many have hailed the religious leader's statements as “a groundbreaking moment” for LGBT people.
June 27, 2016
Op-ed: Global LGBT Rights a Patchwork of Equality and Persecution
This year saw some steps forward on global LGBT human rights, but many victories came in the form of harm reduction rather than 'clean' wins.
December 29, 2014
Only Greater Political Will Can Save Gay Chechens
Activists are making progress on stopping the atrocities, but governments are moving too slow. Here's what you can do on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.
May 17, 2017
An Asian Antigay Bill Could Have Global Repercussions
Why you need to know and care about the situation in Kyrgyzstan.
October 6, 2015
Ten Exiled LGBTQ Activists Speak
A new project brings together queer journalists and advocates forced to flee their homes -- they share their stories here.
February 13, 2019
Conchita Wurst: 'We Have an Opportunity to Change Minds'
The 2014 Eurovision winner talks about her upcoming album and the role of artists in the fight for global LGBT rights.
February 3, 2015