Berlin (dpa) - Gay marriage is set to become the law of the land in Germany after lawmakers voted in favour of legalization Friday, capping a hectic … [Read more...] about German Lawmakers Approve Gay Marriage, Even as Merkel Votes No, Saying It’s Between Man and Woman
International LGBT Rights
Uganda Lawmakers Could Bring Back ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill: VIDEO
Lawmakers in Uganda have indicated that they could resurrect the country’s “Kill the Gays” bill. In 2012, parliamentary speaker Rebecca Kadaga … [Read more...] about Uganda Lawmakers Could Bring Back ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill: VIDEO
China is the World’s Worst Place to Be Gay According to New Ranking
The worst place in the world for LGBT to live is China, according to a survey that puts Beijing at the bottom of a list of most welcoming cities, … [Read more...] about China is the World’s Worst Place to Be Gay According to New Ranking
Merkel: CDU Lawmakers Can Vote with Their Conscience on Gay Marriage on June 30
Berlin (dpa) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday she will allow members of her Christian Democrat (CDU) party to vote freely on any gay … [Read more...] about Merkel: CDU Lawmakers Can Vote with Their Conscience on Gay Marriage on June 30
Tanzania’s President Says Gays Will Be Expelled: ‘Even Cows Disapprove’ of Homosexuality
Authorities in Tanzania have warned that gay rights activists will be arrested and expelled from the East African country as the country's president … [Read more...] about Tanzania’s President Says Gays Will Be Expelled: ‘Even Cows Disapprove’ of Homosexuality
Germany’s Angela Merkel Backs Off Opposition to Gay Marriage, Lifting Hopes for Equality
Berlin (dpa) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday backed away from her conservative party's clear "no" to same-sex marriage, a hot-button issue … [Read more...] about Germany’s Angela Merkel Backs Off Opposition to Gay Marriage, Lifting Hopes for Equality
Tear Gas, Arrests, Rubber Bullets as Police Break Up Istanbul Pride Parade
Turkish police have prevented LGBT activists from holding a parade in downtown Istanbul, organisers said, as small groups attempted to defy a ban by … [Read more...] about Tear Gas, Arrests, Rubber Bullets as Police Break Up Istanbul Pride Parade
Queen Vows to Protect LGBT People from Discrimination, Axes Trump Visit in Speech to Parliament: WATCH
Queen Elizabeth II addressed UK parliament today and made a pledge to protect LGBT people from discrimination. Said the Queen: “My government will … [Read more...] about Queen Vows to Protect LGBT People from Discrimination, Axes Trump Visit in Speech to Parliament: WATCH
VICE Goes Inside a Gay Torture Detention Center in Chechnya: WATCH
VICE News Tonight traveled to Chechnya to visit one of the detention centers where gay men have said they were beaten and tortured, and spoke to Ayub … [Read more...] about VICE Goes Inside a Gay Torture Detention Center in Chechnya: WATCH
Serbian President Names Ana Brnabic as Country’s First Openly Gay and First Female Prime Minister
Ana Brnabic, who became Serbia's first openly gay minister last August, has been appointed as the country's Prime Minister, making history … [Read more...] about Serbian President Names Ana Brnabic as Country’s First Openly Gay and First Female Prime Minister