Though the US is backsliding on LGBTQ+ rights under Trump, the UN renews mandate for queer protections expert
The action comes even as the Trump Administration has rolled back its own support for the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
July 8, 2025
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World's first out gay imam shot to death in South Africa
Activists fear the attack on Muhsin Hendricks was a hate crime.
February 18, 2025
These are the top 10 European countries for LGBTQ+ rights and travel
ILGA-Europe's annual Rainbow Map highlights where it's safer to live and travel for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
May 16, 2025
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
Tinder Releases Update to Protect LGBTQ Travelers
The popular dating app added a safety feature that brings up a travel alert when LGBTQ users visit one of the over 70 countries that have criminalized same-sex relations.
July 24, 2019
U.N. Steps Up Efforts Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence and Discrimination
The U.N. Human Rights Council condemned criminalization of same-sex sexual acts and diverse gender identities.
July 8, 2022
Biden: We Must Defend Rights of LGBTQ+ Individuals to Love Openly
Almost 70 U.N. member states still have laws criminalizing same-sex activity.
September 22, 2021
African Nation of Gabon Adopts Ban on Gay Sex
The west-central African nation is going against a trend toward decriminalization.
December 13, 2019
Burkina Faso's military junta: 'Homosexuality will be punished by the law'
Military leaders did not reveal the extent of the ban — whether it is against LGBTQ+ identity broadly or specifically those in same-sex relationships, nor what the sentences will entail.
July 13, 2024
15 Pride products from brands that actually give back to the LGBTQ+ community
These brands are putting their money where their mouths are this Pride Month.
June 1, 2024
Post-Orgy, Hungary Bans Adoption by Gay Couples, Cements Marriage Ban
The nation's leaders targeted the LGBTQ+ community after a high-profile leader was caught in a sex scandal.
December 15, 2020
Switzerland Overwhelmingly Approves Marriage Equality in Referendum
This comes after the measure was passed by parliament over six months ago, and conservatives forced it to a vote.
September 27, 2021
New Book Shows How a Tragedy Launched Italy's LGBTQ+ Rights Movement
Author and former Roman Catholic priest Francesco Lepore (pictured) examines a double murder and 40 years of Italian activism.
September 1, 2021
How You Can Help LGBTQ+ Afghans in Crisis
Numerous organizations could use your support as they help LGBTQ+ people remaining in Afghanistan and those fleeing the country.
August 17, 2021
Op-ed: Germany's Third-Gender Law Fails on Equality
When a choice isn't really a choice.
November 6, 2013
Human Rights Groups Ask Turkey to Drop Charges Against LGBTQ Activists
19 people were arrested during a police raid on a Pride march in Ankara.
November 9, 2019
Two Shot and Killed Outside Gay Bar in Suspected Hate Crime
Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger said a "radicalized teenager" was behind the killings.
October 14, 2022
5 Suspects Arrested Over Murder of LGBTQ+ Activist
One of the suspects detained by police is a long-time friend of the well-known Kenyan activist.
January 10, 2023
31 Places Where Showing LGBTQ+ Pride Is Illegal
There are more than 60 places in the world where it’s illegal to be gay.
June 16, 2023
LGBTQ+ Rights Ally Archbishop Desmond Tutu Dies at 90
"I would refuse to go to a homophobic heaven. No, I would say, 'Sorry, I would much rather go to the other place.'"
December 26, 2021