From dream to reality: Bisi Alimi Foundation will 'promote social acceptance of gays in Nigeria'
IBTimes UK's Bisi Alimi became the first gay Nigerian to disclose his homosexuality on national TV in 2004.
Delta Air Lines launches probe after Muslim couple allegedly removed from flight over their appearance
Faisal and Nazia Ali, originally from Pakistan, were returning to Ohio after a holiday in London and Paris.
Homophobic killer stabbed gay student to death then wrote 'I always win' on bedroom wall
The attack on William Lound took place in student accommodation at Salford University.
Far right targets Muslim women in Facebook hate campaigns
In hundreds of postings Islamophobes spread hate speech to foster violence against UK's Muslims.
Ellen DeGeneres speaks about disastrous first date with Portia De Rossi
The A-List Hollywood couple will celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary on 16 August.
Britain's new prime minister Theresa May has a rocky history on LGBT rights and equality
The Conservative party leader has a mixed voting history on same-sex marriage, adoption and civil partnerships
Orlando shooting: 'Out, proud and never afraid' LGBT community use hashtag #GaysBreakTheInternet
At least 50 people were killed and 53 injured in worst shooting in US history.
'Gay blood' not accepted at Orlando donor stations for injured massacre survivors
Federal guidelines blood from sexually active gay men, to block possible HIV transmission in transfusions.
Orlando nightclub shooting: Music industry stars show support for LGBT community
Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga and Cher have voiced their dismay after the attack on a gay club.
Orlando nightclub shooting: President Obama decries act of 'terror' and of 'hate'
The president ordered all flags be flown at half-mast to honour the victims of the shooting.
Refugee crisis: Greece to send gay Syrian back to Turkey
All Syrian migrants arriving in Greece will be returned to Turkey if they fail to apply for asylum or get rejected.
Headscarves and crucifixes can be banned in workplace, says top EU legal adviser
Dress codes can ban religious clothing as long as they apply to all religious faiths and political views.
Georgia: Vegan café attacked by neo-Nazis hurling sausages
Members of Georgian Ultras strike café in capital flinging meat and fish at customers and staff.
Steelworker mutilated flatmate's genitals after murdering her because she was a lesbian
Michael Purcell, from Cricklewood, in London, was convicted of murder on 27 May.
Being asexual: Sexual attraction is like a language I can't speak
IBTimes UK speaks to two asexual people about their lives, relationships and the lack of sexual attraction.
Blackpool NHS health trust fined £185,000 for leaking 6,000 staff members' personal records
The exposed information included names, date of births, pay scales and National Insurance numbers.
Frozen fans want Disney to make Elsa a lesbian
Fans of the animated ice queen are campaigning for her to be portrayed as lesbian.
Crime rate in US schools down in all categories except sexual violence
A survey shows there has been an increase in the number of reported forced sex crimes on campus.
Obama to declare first national monument recognising historic gay rights movement in New York City
Barack Obama to designate a patch of green space opposite Stonewall Inn as national monument.
Iraqi asylum seeker pleads guilty to 'sexual emergency' rape of boy at Vienna public pool
20-year-old male migrant told court he had not had sex for four months.
First gender-neutral toilet in California opens at school to accommodate transgender students
Santee Education Complex in Los Angenes converted a second-floor female toilet.
Air France resumes flights to Iran ignoring gay crew who begged to opt out of 'route to death'
Airline allowed women to opt out of route but has not responded to requests from gay crew.
Ted Cruz on North Carolina law: 'Men should not be going to the bathroom with little girls'
John Kasich opposes the toilet restriction, Donald Trump yet to address the controversial measure.
Miss Woubi Contest: Ivorian men dress as women for beauty pageant with a difference
The pageant organisers say the event is aimed at bringing Abidjan's gay population together on one platform.
Ringo Starr cancels North Carolina gig in protest at anti-LGBT laws
The former Beatles drummer said he 'had to take a stand' against the controversial bathroom law.
Bryan Adams cancels Mississippi gig over new anti-LGBT law
Adams was due to play Biloxi, Mississippi, on Thursday 14 April.
Eagerly anticipated document from Pope Francis outlines church's views on gay marriage and abortion
The Amoris Laetitia papal papers focus on family values and encourage compassion.
Shehada Khalil Issa: Los Angeles father charged with killing his son because he was gay
Shehada Issa claims he killed his son in self-defence, after finding his wife dead.
American Civil Liberties Union sues North Carolina over transgender loo battle
ACLU seeks injunction against law that 'discriminates on the basis of sex and of sexual orientation.'
Watch Gaycation season finale online: Ellen Page finds out how tolerant the LGBTQ community is in the US
In the final episode, the actress and her friend Ian Daniel will go on a road trip across the US.