Queer runner Caster Semenya wins again in court against athletic body that sidelined her
The cisgender Olympian with naturally high testosterone has fought for years against a World Athletics decision that kicked her to the sidelines.
July 10, 2025
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Polish state TV host: Our anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric was shameful
With Poland under a new, more liberal government, TV host Wojciech Szeląg is apologizing for years of spreading homophobia.
February 13, 2024
Caster Semenya Wins Measured Victory at European Court of Human Rights
The court says Semenya suffered discrimination because of her high natural testosterone level, but it did not strike down the regulations World Athletics imposes on women athletes.
July 12, 2023
European Court Rules Italy's Same-Sex Marriage Ban a Human Rights Violation
While not binding, the decision adds to mounting pressure on the peninsula.
July 21, 2015
Poland Must Legally Recognize Same-Sex Couples, European Human Rights Court Rules
With support from the country's new Prime Minister and Europe's highest human rights court, same-sex couples may finally be granted legal recognition in Poland.
December 13, 2023
Court: Country Can Require Trans People to Divorce
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Wednesday that countries which require married trans people to divorce prior to legally updating their gender are not in violation of the European human rights statutes.
July 17, 2014
Russian Activist Sues Actor Over 'Burn Gays Alive' Comment
The LGBT activist says he doesn't expect the suit to succeed in Russian courts but hopes to bring the case to the European Court of Human Rights.
January 30, 2014
European Court Rejects Religious 'Right to Discriminate'
The European court of human rights on Tuesday rejected an appeal brought by three British Christians, two of whom say they were punished at work for not wanting to serve same-sex couples.
May 29, 2013
Turkey Cannot Require Trans People to Be Sterilized
Ten years after a trans man first sued Turkey's government, a European court of human rights found that he should not have been forced to get sterilized prior to being granted access to transition-related surgery.
March 15, 2015
Return to Uzbekistan Could Mean Death for Gay Reporter in Russia
Deportation of Khudoberdi Nurmatov, who writes under the pen name Ali Feruz, has been stayed for now, but his future is uncertain.
August 6, 2017
Irish Trans Woman's Gender Recognition Battle Finally Ends
Dr. Lydia Foy received a game-changing settlement from the Irish government after the High Court found that her human rights have been violated for over 20 years.
November 3, 2014
WATCH: Most Trans Europeans Face This 'Nightmare' to Be Recognized
Transgender Europe offers an insider look at the medical and administrative 'nightmare' many trans Europeans still face in order to obtain accurate legal identification.
February 23, 2015
Moscow Court Upholds Ban on Gay Pride for Next Century
A Moscow court has upheld a municipal district ruling outlawing LGBT pride marches until 2112.
August 17, 2012
Italian Pol: Gays Should Change Gender if They Want to Wed
Representative Paola Binetti has a sick solution to her country's debate over same-sex marriage.
July 26, 2015
Will Italian Court Decision Pave Way for Marriage Equality?
A precedent may have been set by a same-sex couple, where one of the women is transgender.
April 22, 2015
Russia's State Duma Approves Bill to Ban 'LGBT propaganda'
Those found to be spreading so-called "LGBT propaganda" could face a fine up to $6,600.
November 24, 2022
Russia Lawmakers Begin Steps to Toughen 'Gay Propaganda' Law
Putin has repeatedly cracked down on same-sex relationships in an effort to uphold what his regime considers traditional family values.
October 27, 2022
