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Read the latest updates about LGBT issues around the world. The Advocate is an international source for developments pertaining to gay world news, politics, Prides, politicians, and rights that affect the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Learn about antigay laws, human rights violations, landmark victories, and failures of governments to protect the rights of its citizens. From Asia, to North America, to South America, to Europe, to Africa, The Advocate provides transcontinental coverage of the issues that matter to our readers.

Donatella Versace Blasts the Italian Government’s Wave of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies

In an impassioned speech at an award ceremony last Sunday, the designer denounced Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led coalition for ongoing measures to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.

TikToker Fatally Shot in Baghdad As Iraq Cracks Down on LGBTQ+ Community

Known on social media as “Noor BM,” 23-year-old Noor Alsaffar had over 370,000 followers collectively on Instagram and TikTok.

Meet the Gay Man Elected to Lead Greece's Leftist Party in Historic First

Stefanos Kasselakis, who is married to an American, now sets his sight on becoming the country’s first gay prime minister.

12 Gorgeous Gay Men from Haifa Featured in Latest Edition of 'Elska' Magazine

We've curated our favorite pics of ordinary gay men from Haifa, Israel.

Transgender American Suspended by Ukrainian Military After Controversial Video

Sarah Ashton-Cirillo's comments about hunting down Russian "propagandists" drew a complaint from Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance.

A Proposed Law in This Country Would Require Citizens to Report LGBTQ+ People to Authorities

Introduced in 2021, this bill not only criminalizes LGBTQ relationships, but also those who support LGBTQ rights.

Sigmund Freud Said Homosexuality Wasn’t ‘A Vice or a Crime’ in 1938 Letter

But, Freud wrote, homosexuality was still “unfortunate.”

George W. Bush Calls Out Republicans Trying to End HIV Program PEPFAR

The former president urged Congress to continue funding PEPFAR, a program that was created under his presidency that’s saved more than 25 million lives.

Gay Rugby Team Founder Gets Spotlight at World Cup

Cyril Leroy, founder of Les Galliards in France, was official ball carrier for the Rugby World Cup's opening match Friday, and he will appear in TV commercials during the tournament.

Hong Kong Court Rejects Marriage Equality, Orders 'Alternative' Recognition

The ruling from the city's highest court falls short of equality but represents progress, activists say.

Pilot Dies in Plane Crash During Gender Reveal Party

Video captures the moment the plane’s left wing appears to separate from the fuselage as it flies away from the group of people below.

Why Canada Issued Travel Advisory for Its LGBTQ+ Residents Visiting the U.S.

There are many reasons for LGBTQ+ people to feel unsafe in the United States.

Canada Alerts LGBTQ+ Citizens of Potential Dangers of U.S. Travel

The Canadian government is warning its citizens to read up on anti-LGBTQ+ laws in states they plan to visit.

First Man Faces Death Penalty for 'Aggravated Homosexuality' in Uganda

Four others have been arrested under the new law passed in May.

Sam Champion Talks Extreme Weather and Climate Change

Weather isn't going to suddenly become less extreme, says the out meteorologist.

Person of Interest ID'd in Murder of AC/DC's Queer Manager Crispin Dye

Prior investigations called out as suspect “NP252” was revealed to have a long history of violent crime.

Ugandan Police Arrest Four People for 'Acts of Homosexuality'

The arrests come in a country with one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the world.

Spain Beats England to Become Women’s World Cup Champions

It's Spain's first win.

Holocaust Monument for LGBTQ+ Victims Vandalized in Berlin

The public prosecutor is investigating it as a potential hate crime.

Two Men Stabbed in What Authorities Believe Was a Homophobic Attack

Police are asking for the public’s help in the attack that sent the unidentified men to the hospital.