Syrian LGBTQ group

A Syrian LGBTQ group has been set up last March called the Guardians of Equality Movement (GEM) to protect the rights of the LGBTQ community in Syria.

Alabama governor signs anti-trans and anti-LGBT+ bills to affect schools and minors

Last Thursday, the Alabama state legislature passed two bills targeting LGBTQ+ youth, their families, educators, and medical practitioners. Both bills have just been signed into law by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, making for the latest in the trend of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the US.

Elliot Page’s “Umbrella Academy” character transitions alongside him

Umbrella Academy star Elliot Page shared a first-look still with the caption “Meet Viktor Hargreeves” to announce his character being newly out and transitioned to match his actor’s own journey.

Boris Johnson retracts previous stand on LGBT conversion therapy ban

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reshifted his position on conversion practices after news of ministers’ intent to cease pursuit of a ban on such practices received heavy backlash from the public.

Sri Lanka lesbian sex ban

UN has declared that Sri Lanka's lesbian sex ban is a violation against human rights., meaning any government that does so is violating international law.

x gender marker passport

The US State Department is set to make passports with the 'x gender marker' available by April 11, Secretary Anthony Blinken recently announced.

Marvel Studios

Marvel Studios has denounced Florida's anti-LGBTQ legislation in the wake of the controversial public response by the Walt Disney parent company.

Chile

A gay couple were the first to marry in Chile in a civil ceremony after a marriage law that was passed last year went into effect.

LGBTQ reality flag

Human Rights Campaign is launching a nationwide multimedia campaign to support the approval of the Equality Act, starting with the "LGBTQ reality flag."

Don't Say Gay - Florida

Lawmakers at the Florida House of Representatives have passed a bill dubbed by critics as "Don't Say Gay" to their Senate counterparts for approval.

Council of Europe

The Council of Europe has come out with a report that condemns the attacks on LGBTQ rights by UK, Hungary, Poland, Turkey, and the Russian Federation.

Mexican lesbian couple protest

Women's rights and LGBTQ activists took to the streets in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico in the wake of the murder of a Mexican lesbian couple.

Anti-bias shield

A new rule granting LGBTQ people an "anti-bias shield" against discrimination from health insurers in 2023 has just been released.

Kenyan LGBTQ students

Kenyan LGBTQ students took to the streets in Nairobi to protest against a Cabinet minister's proposal to ban them from boarding schools.

Senegal lawmakers

Senegal lawmakers have rejected a bill that would increase the current punishment for homosexual acts from five years to ten years.

Hong Kong star Denise Ho

Hong Kong star Denise Ho has been allowed out on bail after she was arrested last month for being a past member of a pro-democracy media group.

Betty White

Hollywood icon and LGBTQ community ally Betty White died at her home in Brentwood, in West Los Angeles on December 31, a day shy of the new year.

Lesbian National Guard

A lesbian National Guard in West Virginia has filed a lawsuit alleging ongoing discrimination and harassment against her by the Air National Guard.

LGBTQ school group

An LGBTQ school group at an Indiana high school has won a court injunction that will allow them to conduct school activities.

America Chavez

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is expected to welcome an out lesbian superhero in an upcoming film and her name is

Miranda Hobbes

The revival of Sex and the City by HBO Max is teasing out the possible coming out of one its main characters, Miranda Hobbes.

Lesbian refugee mothers

A European lesbian support group reported that many lesbian refugee mothers applying for asylum are having a hard time reuniting with their children.

Iranian lesbian

An Iranian lesbian was arrested while trying to cross the border of Iran's West Azerbaijan province into Turkey last October.

US LGBTQ population

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation reported that the US LGBTQ population is now estimated to reach at least 20 million adults.

Lesbian housewife - Julia Lemigova

The 'Real Housewives of Miami' are back after an eight-year hiatus and they're bringing a first out lesbian housewife to the franchise: Julia Lemigova.

UK homophobic crimes

Police reports indicate that UK homophobic crimes had gone up during the pandemic, when lockdown restrictions were eased last summer.

Canada House of Commons

The House of Commons in Canada gave a unanimous vote against LGBT conversion therapy in the country on the way to ban it outright.

Liana Georgieva

Liana Georgieva, a Turkish protestor who gained recognition during the Istanbul protests, has come out with a queer anthem for the Turkish LGBTQ community.

Netflix gay propaganda

The Russian government will investigate a complaint of 'gay propaganda' filed by a government official against Netflix within 30 days.

Russian LGBT film festival website

A Russian LGBT film festival website was taken down by the Russian government in what could be part of an orchestrated campaign by ultra-right-wing groups.