LGBT rights

President Javier Milei's speech as an economics forum targeted the LGBT+ community and undermined the feminist movement, citing Elon Musk, Trump and Netanyahu as allies.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Jan 27, 2025

The vote took place over two days of heated debates, with supporters of the legalisation describing the legislation as "long overdue" and "bold".

Danielle Summer Feb 20, 2024

Police continue to search for the missing man after more than 70 people were arrested and accused of attending a "gay party" and planning a "gay wedding" in Nigeria.

Danielle Summer Oct 30, 2023

Home Office statistics show that the number of known hate crimes against transgender people in England and Wales has risen by 186 per cent in just five years.

Danielle Summer Oct 06, 2023

Last year three members of the LGBTQIA+ community were killed in Guatemala, during the run-up to Pride 2022. This year the British Embassy paid tribute to the hard work of the LGBTQIA+ community in Guatemala.

Danielle Summer Jul 31, 2023

It's no secret that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not a supporter of the LGBTQ community.

Sadhna Yadav Jul 25, 2023

Disney was still reeling under the aftereffects of COVID-19 when it got involved in a controversy over the passage of the "Parental Rights in Education Bill"

Sadhna Yadav Apr 03, 2023

There has long been a debate whether to allow transgenders to compete against biological men or women.

Christine Caparras Dec 30, 2022

Spectators have previously been warned against wearing LGBTQIA+ symbols during the event.

Christine Caparras Nov 30, 2022

Several national team captains had to abandon their plans to wear the armband to avoid disciplinary sanctions.

Christine Caparras Nov 22, 2022

The announcement came during FIFA President Gianni Infantino's press conference.

Christine Caparras Nov 20, 2022

Former Qatar international Khalid Salman is under fire for his controversial comments against the LGBTQ+ community.

Christine Caparras Nov 10, 2022

Nas Mohamed left Qatar to escape persecution for his sexuality.

Christine Caparras Nov 02, 2022

The host country is being criticised over human rights concerns including strict laws targeting the LGBTQ+ community.

Christine Caparras Oct 30, 2022

This annual event pushes for the inclusion and understanding of asexual-spectrum identities by educating the public on what being ace means.

Jastine Beatrice Yap Oct 24, 2022

Conservative party members have been accused of using homophobic slurs at an event organised to celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity in Birmingham on Tuesday.

Sadhna Yadav Oct 06, 2022

A court in Japan in its latest order has upheld the ban imposed on same-sex marriage in the country stating that the ban does not violate the constitution.

Sadhna Yadav Jun 21, 2022

Life in Qatar was not easy for 35-year-old Nas Mohamed who had to constantly hide who he really was. He did not have the luxury to openly declare if he loved someone.

Sadhna Yadav May 20, 2022

The airline drops "ladies and gentlemen" in addressing its passengers in-flight as well as in airports across the world.

Nina Siena Sep 29, 2020

The former marine who has served more than half of his sentence will be free to return to the United States following the pardon.

Agrima Tikader Sep 08, 2020

Iranian government forces homosexual people to choose between unwanted gender reassignment surgeries or public execution

Agrima Tikader Feb 20, 2020

The Kingswood School chaplain resigned after outcry over his belief that LGBT people should remain single and celibate.

Agrima Tikader Nov 13, 2019

The controversial therapy will be banned in the western US state, the tenth to do so in America.

Jordan Bhatt Mar 05, 2018

Malaysian newspaper Sinar Harian sparks outrage after publishing checklist how to recognise LGBT people. Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia and carries a 20-year prison sentence.

Isabelle Gerretsen Feb 12, 2018

Bermuda becomes first country to introduce and repeal a gay marriage law as it struggles to balance public attitudes with civil rights.

Kashmira Gander Feb 08, 2018

Pressure groups call for foreign secretary to intervene and prevent Caribbean island reversing gay marriage ruling.

Jordan Bhatt Feb 08, 2018

Two policemen in South Africa are accused of homophobic attack on a gay couple found having sex in a car.

IBT UK Contributor Feb 06, 2018

European Court of Justice rules psychological sexuality tests illegal after Nigerian asylum seeker appeals against Hungarian legal decision.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 25, 2018

Mumbai newspaper accused of trying to exploit gay men and women for article on LGBT rights in India.

Neil Murphy Jan 25, 2018

Gay couple Ethan and Elad Dvash-Banks sue US after one twin son born via surrogate denied citizenship as he has Israeli DNA.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 24, 2018