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United Nations. (Photo: Representational)

In a first, UN drafts report on global trends around decriminalisation...

Besides the dozens of countries where it's a crime some countries also have criminal laws aimed at transgender people.

28 Oct 2017 1:03 PM

That doesnt mean women are intentionally changing their sexual orientation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Does sexual orientation change as women age?

That doesn't mean women are intentionally changing their sexual orientation.

12 Oct 2017 6:45 AM

Uruguayan Sen. Michelle Suarez speaks with reporters before taking an oath of office, in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo: AP)

Uruguay's first transgender senator seated, vows LGBTQ protections

Previously, as an activist, she helped draft a bill that legalized gay marriage when it became law in 2013.

11 Oct 2017 7:18 AM

$Berlin mayor Michael Mueller congratulated the happy couples and described the first gay nuptials as a \historic event\. (Photo: AFP)$ Newsmakers

Wedding bells ring out as Germany celebrates first gay marriages

Germany becomes the 15th European nation to legalise gay marriage.

1 Oct 2017 4:29 AM

From the 1950s to the early 1990s, the federal government oppressed members, suspected members of the LGBTQ communities. (Photo: AP)

Justin Trudeau apologises for oppression of LGBTQ communities, Twitter...

These aren't distant practices of governments long forgotten. This happened systematically, in Canada.

29 Nov 2017 12:01 PM

The stepped-up measures follow an outdoor concert in Cairo on September 22 by Lebanese band Mashrou Leila, when the flag representing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community was raised.(Photo: AP/Representational)

Egypt jails 14 soon after draft bill criminalizing homosexuality

Homosexuality is not outlawed in Egypt, but gays have previously been charged with debauchery in the deeply conservative...

27 Nov 2017 7:00 AM

The authorities insist they are acting to ensure the security of citizens but activists say govt seeks to impose conservative morality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Istanbul district bans gay film festival

The once hugely popular annual gay pride rally in Istanbul has been blocked by authorities for three years in a row now.

25 Nov 2017 2:19 PM

The Canadian government has already taken other steps to reduce discrimination against sexual and gender minorities. (Photo: AP)

Justin Trudeau to apologise to Canadians persecuted for being gay

The apology is expected to be the most comprehensive ever offered by any national government for past persecution of...

20 Nov 2017 6:12 AM

With Mayor Marcelo Crivella in office, it was the first time in 22 years that city funds were barred from paying for part of the parade. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rio's gay pride marches on despite conservative opposition

Many claim homosexuality is a choice, despite science saying otherwise for over five decades.

20 Nov 2017 4:54 AM

American Democrat Danica Roem made history by becoming Virginias - and possibly the nations - first openly transgender state delegate, winning her bid for a seat in the legislature. (Photo: AFP)

American Democrat Danica Roem becomes first transgender lawmaker in US

Musician and former journalist Danica Roem, 33, prevailed in her race against Republican Robert Marshall.

8 Nov 2017 5:53 AM

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Bisexual people prone to developing mental health issues

Previous studies have shown that bisexual people are more at risk of experiencing anxiety, depression and suicidal...

11 Sept 2017 9:19 AM

Gay rights activists celebrate in Mumbai on Thursday after the Supreme Court struck down Section 377 that made homosexual acts which carry a masimum punishment of life term. (Photo: AP)

Lesbian 'witches' chained, raped by families in Cameroon

Gay people are often subjected to 'corrective rape' by their families, strangers and vigilantes who treat homosexuality...

2 Oct 2018 9:17 AM