New York City adds third gender category to birth certificates

The city of New York will introduce a third gender category on birth certificates and make it easier for transgender people to change their gender identity.
President Ramaphosa says homophobia “demeans our common humanity”

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned discrimination against LGBTI people, making him one of the few national leaders in Africa to do so.
Opinion | Do we ever really stop coming out?

As the world marks International Coming Out Day on Thursday, Motlatsi Motseoile questions if coming out should be demanded of all queer people.
Religious groups push Taiwan to hold referendum on same-sex marriage

Conservative groups in Taiwan – backed by US religious bigots – are trying to thwart a court ruling that ordered the recognition of same-sex marriages, through a referendum.