LGBTQ+ employees traveling abroad for work feel less safe. What should companies do?
Despite the safety concerns, only 13 percent of workplaces provide LGBTQ+ specific pre-travel information for trips abroad.
September 17, 2025
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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
European Union Says HB 2 Violates United Nations Treaty
The European Union is taking a stand against North Carolina's anti-LGBT law.
May 15, 2016
DHS to Further Restrict Travel for HIV-Positive Foreign Nationals
The Department of Homeland Security announced proposed regulations Thursday purporting to offer a "streamlined," "categorical" waiver for HIV-positive visitors from other countries. However, by using this "streamlined" application process, applicants would have to also waive the possibility of any change in immigration status while in the U.S.
November 16, 2007
Monkeypox: 1-on-1 With the White House's Response Deputy Coordinator
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis takes questions about traveling, gauging risks, handshakes, and more.
August 12, 2022
Here are the world's most visited cities and where they stand on LGBTQ+ rights
Some of these cities welcome LGBTQ+ travelers while others punish same-sex sexual relations with the death penalty.
December 18, 2024
Trump’s Muslim Ban Could Be a Death Sentence for Many LGBTs
This revised travel ban remains completely unacceptable, writes Jessica Stern of OutRight International.
March 13, 2017
I faced hate from every side. Morocco showed me another way to lead
After years of breaking barriers — and enduring xenophobia, Islamophobia, lesbophobia, and more — author Sepi Shyne stepped away from politics to protect my peace. In Marrakesh, I found a softer, more personal form of leadership.
August 20, 2025
An LGBTQ+ Guide to Coming Out Safely and Happily
Today is a day for honoring coming out, and all the related hopes, fears, dreams, and expectations for the queer future.
October 11, 2022
Obama Will Not Hesitate to Bring Up LGBT Rights in Antigay Kenya
Obama is not caving to angry Kenyan protesters and a homophobic president, who want him to keep his mouth shut about gay rights on a forthcoming visit.
July 8, 2015
Nairobi Gay Couple Evicted as Kenyan Homophobia Ramps Up
Antigay incidents in Kenya are seemingly on the rise in advance of Obama's visit to the African nation.
July 9, 2015
Asian LGBT Community: End Trump's Muslim Ban
Asian-Americans are familiar with our nation's history of travel bans, which included Chinese immigrants and anyone with HIV. This latest ban is just as horrible.
April 25, 2018
These are the safest countries for LGBTQ+ travelers: report
Proudly – and safely – see the northern lights, sunbathe on the Mediterranean, explore the Alps, and more.
January 6, 2025
California Blocks Travel to North Carolina Over Anti-LGBT Law
It's yet another blow to the Tar Heel State.
September 28, 2016
Obama Responds to U.K. Travel Warning on Antigay U.S. States
President Obama reassured travelers that they are welcome in the "beautiful states" of Mississippi and North Carolina.
April 22, 2016
Ready for Boycott? Texas Moves Closer on Anti-Trans Law
Senate Bill 3 moved ahead even after predictions of massive losses if the law ultimately passes.
July 22, 2017
California Isn't Having N.C.'s State-Sanctioned Bigotry
The world's eighth-largest economy looks ready to divest itself from the Tar Heel State.
April 27, 2016
Canada cautions holders of passports with gender-neutral X marker about coming to U.S.
It joins at least nine other countries issuing warnings to travelers.
October 3, 2025
The legacy of John Paul II
The first "television pope" helped to defeat Communism and to inspire a new generation of Catholics. But this pope also ignored an epidemic of pedophilia while giving prominent attention to the vilification of God's gay and lesbian children. We can only hope the next pope will be more compassionate.
April 1, 2005
The Power of the Queer Dollar
The global LGBTQ economy needs your attention and help.
September 28, 2018