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Meet Brendan McFatridge, the gay pro hockey player awarded as a Gen Z 'changemaker'

McFatridge, the first out gay player in the Western Hockey League, is one of 10 winners of The Future is NOW! Awards for his work combating bullying.

Will Humanitarian Aid Reach the LGBTQ+ Afghans in Hiding?

As Afghanistan deals with humanitarian emergencies, the Taliban's anti-LGBTQ+ violence is one of the numerous challenges facing the country. 

Ellen Wins People's Choice Humanitarian Award

The iconic talk show host says she will donate the value of the award to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Putin Honors Very Antigay Journalist as Humanitarian

Dmitry Kiselyov last year said gay people should not be organ or blood donors, and if they die in an accident, their hearts should be buried or burned to prevent transplantation.

Nelson Mandela, Humanitarian and HIV Advocate, Dies at 95

The tireless HIV and human rights advocate passed away Thursday after a long battle with illness.

Key considerations for supporting LGBTQ+ communities in humanitarian crises

In times of crisis, LGBTQ+ communities are often overlooked and left behind. The call for upholding LGBTQ+ rights in humanitarian responses is a vital priority.

GLAAD Calling on Nikki Haley to Act on Chechnya

GLAAD's president is calling on Haley to "condemn this humanitarian crisis."

Joe Biden Slams Trump Administration for Rescinding Protections for Trans Kids

In a speech to accept a humanitarian award, the former vice president called out the Trump Administration for focusing on the wrong thing when it rescinded guidelines to protect trans kids. 

Rainbow of help

In the first 10 days after a devastating tsunami hit southeast Asia on December 26, killing at least 150,000 people, Jeff Cotter's Rainbow World Fund raised over $150,000 for relief from within the gay and lesbian community

News Anchor on Russia's RT Network Quits Job in Protest

Liz Wahl, an American anchor on Russia's RT network, resigned yesterday, citing ethical and moral conflicts related to Russia's intervention in Ukraine.

How Polish & Hungarian Activists Are Helping Queer Ukrainian Refugees

Millions of Ukrainians have fled their homes to neighboring countries as Russia's invasion of the country continues. 

Why the U.S. Must Help Evacuate LGBTQ+ Refugees in Ukraine

Queer people who fled to the country from anti-LGBTQ+ places like Russia and countries in Africa are being left behind amid the tumult.  

Report Ties Antigay Group VP to Pentagon Spy Ring

An investigative journalist says William 'Jerry' Boykin, vice president of the Family Research Council, used evangelical groups to cover espionage.