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World

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 6:33 PM IST

Life

Does sexual orientation change as women age?

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

12 Oct 2017 12:15 PM IST

Newsmakers

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 12:48 PM IST

Newsmakers

Wedding bells ring out as Germany celebrates first gay marriages

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

1 Oct 2017 9:59 AM IST

Life

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 5:31 PM IST

World

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 12:30 PM IST

Life

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 7:49 PM IST

World

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 11:42 AM IST

Newsmakers

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 10:24 AM IST

Newsmakers

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 11:23 AM IST

Life

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 2:49 PM IST

World

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 2:47 PM IST