LGBTQ

Thailand’s latest push for same-sex marriage law
If approved, Thailand would be first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage and only second in Asia.
Published On 29 Nov 2023
Russia seeks to outlaw LGBTQ movement as ‘extremist’
Justice Ministry files lawsuit in Supreme Court to ban ‘movement’ in most drastic step against the community so far.
Published On 17 Nov 2023
Mexicans mourn death of first openly nonbinary magistrate
Thousands gather in Mexico City to demand justice and honour influential magistrate and rights campaigner.
Published On 14 Nov 2023
In India, transgender beggars use digital apps to avoid discrimination
The rise in digital transactions has helped marginalised communities like transgender people to manage their finances.
Published On 8 Nov 2023

Supreme Court recognises LBGTQ community faces discrimination from state, but declines to get into ‘judicial lawmaking’.

Five-judge bench makes ruling after hearing arguments in the case between April and May.

Performer faces as many as 12 years in prison after their punk rock rendition of the Lord’s Prayer went viral.

Rights groups say a climate of fear has been unleashed on LGBTQ individuals in Uganda since the law was passed in May.

A backlash against immigration, LGBTQ rights, abortion and support for Ukraine is unfolding across the continent.

The Georgian government has proposed a ban to prevent foreign couples from accessing commercial surrogacy.

The England star, who has spoken out in support of LGBTQ rights, apologises for hurt caused by his move to Al Ettifaq.

Ottawa’s latest travel advisory advises LGBTQ travellers to check state laws amid ‘national emergency’ claims.

Law passed in May has been condemned and described by UN experts as ‘an egregious violation of human rights’.

Arrests of gay people are common in Nigeria where gay marriage is punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

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