Ramtin Zigorat, Iranian gay activist: 'I was forced to watch executions to know how mine would be'
Ramtin Zigorat, an Iranian gay activist and torture survivor, shares his harrowing experience fleeing the Islamic regime in Iran where homosexuality is punishable by death.
"Discriminate Gay Couples". On Same-Sex Adoption, the Word to the Constitutional Court
A Venetian court has consulted the Constitutional Court regarding a gay couple's right to adopt, challenging a law that currently prohibits same-sex couples from doing so.
Adoption, the juvenile court opens to civilly united gay couples: 'Banning it is discriminatory'
The juvenile court in Venice has referred a case involving a civilly united gay couple seeking to adopt a child from an orphanage abroad to the Constitutional Court for a ruling on the constitutionality of their exclusion from adoption.
Former president of national gay rights group resigns to take up fight against Muslim Brotherhood
Jacki Lewis, the former president of Egale Canada, resigns from her position to focus on combating antisemitism through a Jewish civil rights organization.
The homophobic attacks on Cerno also reach Fiorello: "If you're gay, you must be left-wing"
Italy's media is discussing homophobic attacks against director Cerno, with discussions highlighting the hypocrisy of left-wing solidarity for LGBTQ+ rights when the targets are right-leaning.
I, mayor of FdI, will marry in June with my Lega colleague - Rights are on the right
The first gay marriage between two mayors in Italy will occur in June, highlighting a surprising shift in civil rights from the right-wing political landscape.
Senegal parliament doubles penalty for gay sex
Senegal's parliament has increased the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison amid ongoing efforts to crack down on the LGBTQ community.
The gay mayors of FdI and Lega are getting married
Italian mayors Alessandro Basso and Loris Bazzo will hold a civil union on June 27, marking a significant event in the political landscape.
Prison sentences for pair who attacked gay men hailed as sign of hope for Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community
A Kenyan court sentenced two individuals to 15 years in prison for violently robbing two gay men, a ruling celebrated by LGBTQ+ advocates as a hopeful sign for the community.
California professor calls to abolish identities like 'gay' and 'lesbian' since they 'harm trans people'
A UC Riverside professor advocates for the abolition of sexual identities such as 'gay' and 'lesbian', claiming they are detrimental to trans individuals.
Court maintains conviction for homophobia by supermarket that wrote 'gay' in employee file in MG
A Brazilian supermarket is upheld in a court ruling for homophobia after a former employee's file was marked with 'gay,' along with allegations of wage discounts and workplace humiliation.
'Particular Flowers': the memoirs of Nora Eckert, a trans woman in West Berlin in the 70s
The article discusses the memoirs of Nora Eckert, a trans woman who navigated life in 1970s West Berlin as both a gay man and later as a woman, highlighting her cultural contributions and experiences.
From the first Mardi Gras to RuPaul, do you know your queer history?
Australia's upcoming Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras highlights the significance of LGBTQIA+ history and ongoing struggles for rights.
Rights groups urge Senegal authorities to protect LGBT community amid wave of homophobia
International rights groups are urging Senegal to enhance protections for the LGBT community amid rising homophobia, marked by notable arrests of several men under anti-gay laws.
Abortion, gay rights, euthanasia, all the 'no' from Vannacci. Here is the manifesto of Fn
Italy's new political party "Futuro Nazionale con Vannacci" outlines its core, non-negotiable values including strict citizenship rights and opposition to gay marriage and euthanasia.
Gay couple stabbed on Consolação Street, central region of São Paulo, with suspected homophobic motivation
A gay couple was stabbed in São Paulo, leading to concerns over a potential homophobic attack.
In the defense of minorities, greater coherence would be needed
Franco Grillini critiques the alleged existence of a right-wing gay lobby in Italy, suggesting it's more of a theatrical act than reality.
Two Senegalese celebrities arrested in high-profile 'anti-gay' case
Two prominent Senegalese figures have been arrested in a significant anti-gay crackdown in Senegal, prompting international attention and condemnation.
VIDEO: couple reports aggression and homophobic insults from neighbor in building
A gay couple in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, reported a neighbor for physical and verbal homophobic attacks in their building parking garage.
Supermarket records employee's sexual orientation and is convicted of homophobia in MG: 'Gay', wrote HR
A supermarket in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, has been ordered by a labor court to pay R$ 15,000 in moral damages to a former employee after HR recorded the term 'gay' in his employee file.
How a Series About Gay Hockey Players Angered a Russian Orthodox Organization
A Russian Orthodox organization has demanded the removal of the Canadian series "Heated Rivalry" from streaming services in Russia due to its depiction of a same-sex relationship.
The footballer Josh Cavallo, the first active player to speak about homosexuality, accuses his former team of homophobia
Australian footballer Josh Cavallo, the first active player to come out as gay, accuses his former team, Adelaide United, of homophobia, stating he was sidelined due to his sexual orientation.
Spyros Bimpilas: I have given the first gay kiss on stage and played the first gay role on television
Actor Spyros Bimpilas reflects on his groundbreaking career, noting that he was the first to give a gay kiss in theater and portray a gay character on Greek television.