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Donald Trump has still not made a statement on gay men being tortured in Chechnya
The White House has not confirmed if it is aware of the anti-LGBT purge in the Russian region.
Lydia Smith May 11, 2017
Top Israeli general reveals he is gay, encourages LGBT youths to walk in his 'footsteps'
'I never felt discriminatory or preferred treatment due to my sexual orientation' says Sharon Afek.
Ludovica Iaccino May 10, 2017
Gay men are being evacuated out of Chechnya
The Russian LGBT Network has helped around 40 people flee the Russian region.
Lydia Smith May 10, 2017
Northern Ireland bakery refuses to make pro-gay marriage cake - again
The Christian owners were at the centre of the previous 'gay cake' row.
Lydia Smith May 03, 2017
Chechnya police order parents to kill their gay children or 'we'll do it for you'
Gay men and children face persecution as part of an anti-LGBT purge in the Russian region.
Lydia Smith May 03, 2017
Chechen strongman leader wants LGBT community 'eliminated by start of Ramadan' claims Tory MP
The disturbing revelation was made to Parliament by British lawmaker Sir Alan Duncan.
Romil Patel Apr 25, 2017
Chechen leader tells Putin it's 'embarrassing' to talk about reports of anti-gay purge in Russia
Ramzan Kadyrov denied reports of gay men being arrested and held in concentration camp-style prisons.
Romil Patel Apr 21, 2017
Mass arrest in Nigeria of young men caught celebrating a gay wedding
The men's defence lawyer said most of those who were arrested are students.
Romil Patel Apr 20, 2017
Tim Farron is not a homophobe – we shouldn't crucify him for his private religious belief
The Liberal Democrats leader has stood up for LGBT rights in the past.
Andy West Apr 19, 2017
South Korean army accused of using dating apps to identify and punish gay soldiers
Up to 50 soldiers have been identified - they face dishonourable discharge and two years' imprisonment.
Owen Hughes Apr 19, 2017
Lib Dem leader Tim Farron called a 'disgrace' after refusing to say if being gay is a sin
Farron, a Christian, said he would not make 'theological pronouncements' when talking to Channel 4 News.
William Watkinson Apr 19, 2017
'They stripped me... One filmed me... Three of them beat me': Chechen gay victim speaks out
Gay men are being detained and held in camps in Chechnya.
Lydia Smith Apr 12, 2017
We ask why nobody stopped the Nazis, then stay silent as gay men are tortured in Chechnya
Gay men are being detained and held in camps in the Chechen Republic.
Andy West Apr 12, 2017
Tunisia doctors urged to stop forced anal examinations to 'prove' homosexuality
A medical watchdog in Tunisia has called for doctors to cease the 'degrading' practice.
Elsa Buchanan Apr 12, 2017
'People are being tortured and killed': Chechnya's deadly anti-LGBT crisis
At least 100 gay men have been rounded up by the Chechen authorities.
Lydia Smith Apr 11, 2017
Indonesian vigilantes filmed beating gay couple who now face 'public torture'
The men could receive 100 lashes after their case was sent to Aceh's Sharia court.
Romil Patel Apr 11, 2017
Chechen authorities rounding up gay men and killing them, Russian newspaper claims
Alvi Karimov, a government spokesperson, called the report 'absolute lies and disinformation'.
Nicole Rojas Apr 03, 2017
100 years of transgender rights
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, we explore how trans rights have improved over the last century – and listen to people's personal experiences along the way.
Lydia Smith Mar 31, 2017
Ten outrageously transphobic moments in films and TV
Trans representation on-screen is now improving – but there have been setbacks.
Lydia Smith Mar 30, 2017
George Weinberg, the man who coined the term 'homophobia' in 1965, dies aged 86
The American psychotherapist invented the word to describe the fear surrounding gay men and women.
Lydia Smith Mar 23, 2017
What is a civil partnership – and why can't straight couples have one?
A heterosexual British couple have been told they cannot enter into a civil partnership.
Lydia Smith Feb 21, 2017
Meet Greg Gould: The Australian singer making a statement about LGBT abuse, suicide and gay marriage
Gould's cover of Don't Let Go by En Vogue is based on true stories of LGBT discrimination.
Lydia Smith Feb 21, 2017
Tanzania: Deputy health minister brands homosexuality 'unnatural' in latest online rant
Deteriorating situation for Tanzanian gay community facing up to 30 years imprisonment.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 20, 2017
This video tells true stories of LGBT abuse – and it's heartbreaking
Greg Gould said he was inspired to create the video because of the incidents he and friends had experienced.
Lydia Smith Feb 16, 2017
Tanzanian gay men facing arrest for 'spreading' homosexual activity on social media
The situation for the gay community has been deteriorating in Tanzania amid government crackdown.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 07, 2017
CofE college 'regret' trainee church service held in Polari gay slang for LGBT History Month
The service, at Westcott House chapel in Cambridge, had not been authorised by the Church of England.
William Watkinson Feb 04, 2017
Ivory Coast authorities refuse to explain why two gay men were sentenced to 18 months in jail
No law prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, or gender identity in Ivory Coast.
Elsa Buchanan Jan 26, 2017
Texas lawmakers file new anti-transgender bathroom bill
The bill echo's North Carolina's HB2, which ostracised the state and lost investment.
James Tennent Jan 06, 2017
Tributes paid to late George Michael for his 'radical activism' in LGBT community
The music legend was a vocal supporter of the HIV charity the Terrence Higgins Trust.
Fiona Keating Dec 26, 2016
Idris Bobrisky Okuneye: Who is 'Africa's first male Barbie'?
Self-claimed SnapChat King claims he is not gay and he likes wearing women's clothes.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 27, 2016
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