A tragic fatal honeymoon accident has exposed Australia's discriminatory marriage laws in a hurtful and humiliating way for a British man, whose … [Read more...] about Australia Negates Gay Couple’s Marriage After Tragic Honeymoon Death
International LGBT Rights
Russian Lawmakers Reject Legislation That Would Have Banned Coming Out as Gay
The Russian State Duma's Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building has rejected legislation that would have criminalized coming out … [Read more...] about Russian Lawmakers Reject Legislation That Would Have Banned Coming Out as Gay
Russian Parliament to Consider Bill That Bans Coming Out as Gay
A proposed bill set to be considered by Russia's parliament would effectively ban individuals from coming out as gay or publicly displaying same-sex … [Read more...] about Russian Parliament to Consider Bill That Bans Coming Out as Gay
In Historic First, Chinese Court Accepts Case of Gay Man Suing for the Right to Marry
A Chinese court has accepted a gay man's suit against a civil affairs bureau in Changsha's Furong district for denying his marriage registration … [Read more...] about In Historic First, Chinese Court Accepts Case of Gay Man Suing for the Right to Marry
15-Year-Old in India Sets Self on Fire Over Anti-Gay Harassment, Suffers Severe Burns
A 15-year-old in India suffered severe burns to 40 percent of his body when he set himself on fire in response to anti-gay harassment. The teen's … [Read more...] about 15-Year-Old in India Sets Self on Fire Over Anti-Gay Harassment, Suffers Severe Burns
Gay Malawi Man Comes Out: Government Should Kill Gays or Give Them Rights
A gay man in Malawi has said that the government “should either kill and eliminate gays, or give them their rights." Although the southeast African … [Read more...] about Gay Malawi Man Comes Out: Government Should Kill Gays or Give Them Rights
Japan to Consider LGBT Nondiscrimination Bill in January
Japan's Democratic Party has drawn up an LGBT nondiscrimination bill it plans to put forward in January, the Japan Times reports: The outline calls … [Read more...] about Japan to Consider LGBT Nondiscrimination Bill in January
11 Arrested for ‘Homosexual Acts’ While Attending Gay Wedding in Senegal
Eleven people who committed "homosexual acts", apparently by attending a gay wedding, have been arrested in the west African nation of Senegal, the AP … [Read more...] about 11 Arrested for ‘Homosexual Acts’ While Attending Gay Wedding in Senegal
Russian Man Criminally Charged for Website Stating Gay People are Brave, Dignified, and Confident
Sergey Alekseenko, the former director of Maximum, an NGO providing legal advice, psychological services or support for any pro-LGBT persons in … [Read more...] about Russian Man Criminally Charged for Website Stating Gay People are Brave, Dignified, and Confident
Transgender Couple in Ecuador Takes Their Pregnancy Public: WATCH
Fernando Machado and Diane Rodriguez, a transgender couple, is raising the profile of trans people in Ecuador and making history with the news of … [Read more...] about Transgender Couple in Ecuador Takes Their Pregnancy Public: WATCH