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Turkish police have detained 47 people during raids targeting LGBTQ+ activists and gay bars, media reports said, as part of a government-backed campaign aimed at protecting what authorities describe as “family values”. more
Openly gay Green Party politician Dominik Krause elected as Munich Mayor, kisses fiancée to celebrate win

Germany’s Munich witnessed an unconventional and historic celebration as Green Party politician Dominik Krause, who is openly gay, marked his mayoral victory by kissing his fianc&ea ...

India's blue city Jodhpur turns a rainbow leaf with Rajasthan's first LGBTQ-run cafe

Sambhali Sarai, a 200-year-old haveli located in the blue city of Jodhpur, is now home to Sambhali cafe – Rajasthan’s only cafe run by the LGBTQ+ community.

LGBTQIA: Greek parliament votes to legalises same-sex marriage

Greece has become the first Christian Orthodox-majority nation to legalise same-sex marriage, media reports said on Friday.

Russia: UN rights chief denounces outlawing of ‘the international LGBT movement’

UN human rights chief Volker Türk has deplored the decision by Russia’s highest court to outlaw what it called “the international LGBT movement” and brand it as &ld ...

Canada alerts LGBTQ citizens of the risks of travelling to US

The Canadian government has issued a warning to its LGBTQIA+ residents who are planning to visit the USA, citing new laws in several states.

Survey says about 9 percent of adults in 30 countries identify themselves as LGBTQ

About 9 percent of adults in 30 countries identify themselves as LGBT+, as per a survey conducted by Ipsos.

Force majeure: China's gay rights group halts operation

Beijing: A 15-year-old LGBT Centre in Beijing has stopped its operation without even stating the reason behind it.

Apple Watch Pride Edition celebrates the LGBTQ+ community

New York: Celebrating the ongoing movement to protect and advance equality for LGBTQ+ communities around the world, Apple is introducing a new Pride Edition Sport Band accompanied by a ma ...

UN rights experts condemn Uganda’s ‘egregious’ anti-LGBT legislation

New York: Making homosexuality punishable by death is an egregious violation of human rights, independent UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts said on Wednesday, urging Uganda’ ...