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Tanzania: Deputy health minister brands homosexuality 'unnatural' in latest online rant
Deteriorating situation for Tanzanian gay community facing up to 30 years imprisonment.
Mike Pence visits Dachau Nazi concentration camp, but makes no formal comment
Dachau held more than 200,000 prisoners of which more than 30,000 died
Man denied entry to Manchester bar for wearing mini-dress
The man claimed he was told The Slug and Lettuce does not admit men wearing dresses.
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.
School cancels transgender author visit because it was 'not suitable'
Transgender author and pioneer Juno Dawson said that the cancellation 'beggars belief'.
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.
High heels row: 5 things we need to know about sexist workplace dress codes
An inquiry was launched after receptionist Nicola Thorp was sent home for refusing to wear high heels.
Trump team cuts references to LGBT people and climate change from White House website
The move has prompted concern from gay rights groups and environmental activists.
Homosexuals in Nigeria face anti-gay Gambian President Yahya Jammeh being offered asylum
IBTimes UK interviews leading activist Bisi Alimi on asylum offer to Jammeh, known for his anti-gay rhetoric.
Texas lawmakers file new anti-transgender bathroom bill
The bill echo's North Carolina's HB2, which ostracised the state and lost investment.
North Carolina governor who brought in anti-LGBT law 'definitely' has place in Trump administration
Paul McCrory did not concede to gubernatorial rival Ray Cooper for almost a month after election.
Here are 10 things you need to know about Human Rights Day
Disrespect for basic human rights continues to be widespread across all parts of the globe.
How a Donald Trump presidency threatens transgender rights in the US
The new administration leaves an uncertain future for the 1.4 million Americans who identify as trans.
Trudeau's Canadian government wants to repeal a discriminatory anal sex law
The law sets the age of consent for anal intercourse at 18 years, exempting heterosexual married couples.
Trump to derail Obamacare and tighten abortion laws. He also believes vaccines cause autism
Vice president elect Mike Pence says money should not be given to LGBT groups.
Zimbabwe refuses to implement gay rights despite calls from UN
Under the nation's 2006 laws, homosexuality is a crime and beatings and hate crimes are rife.
Moroccan girls to face trial on homosexuality charges after being 'caught kissing and hugging'
Gay people in Morocco face detention of up to three years and fines of up to 1,000 dirhams.
Students and activists in Indonesia blast 'doorless dormitories' proposal by social affairs minister
Khofifah Indar Parawansa had recommended the removal of doors at college dormitories to prevent sexual promiscuity.
'The experience differs for all LGBT people' - Thoughts and advice about coming out
Matt Horwood of the charity Stonewall offers his thoughts and advice on coming out.
Multinational companies must take responsibility for LGBT inclusion in the global workplace
Getting LGBT equality right is good for business, but it will not happen by itself.
Germany to compensate 50,000 gay men who were jailed for their sexual orientation
Harsh laws meant that gay men could be sent to jail for 'lewd and lascivious acts'.
Why are sexually active gay men banned from donating blood?
Northern Ireland will lift a lifetime ban on homosexual men donating blood - but with restrictions.
New York appeals court redefines parenthood in major rights win for gay parents
The decision reverses a 25-year-old ruling defining parents based on biology and adoption.
US federal judge grants nationwide block to transgender bathroom policy
The judge filed the injunction in response to a lawsuit filed by Texas and 12 other states.
Burnley striker Andre Gray apologises for homophobic historic tweets
Andre Gray says he no longer is the person he used to be when he made the tweets.
LGBT community in mass exodus from Mormon religion
Thousands flee new rules which bar even children of LGBT parents.
Transgender sex worker found mutilated and burnt in new Istanbul gay hate crime
Hande Kader was last seen getting into a mans car days after a gay Syrian man was found dead in the city.
Gay kiss-in at Hackney Sainsbury's sparks homophobic taunts of 'get off my street'
Protest at supermarket highlighted homophobia after gay couple escorted from store for holding hands.
Gay community in Indonesia under unprecedented attack, says Human Rights Watch
A report has accused the Indonesian government of 'stoking flames of hatred and intolerance'.
Tanzania cracks down on charities 'supporting' LGBT community
Homosexuality is illegal in Tanzania, where same-sex acts are punishable by life imprisonment.