Gay serial rapist case sparks LGBT crackdown in Indonesia

The conviction of Reynhard Sinaga for a spate of serial rapes of men in the UK is being used to justify a clampdown on LGBT people in Indonesia.
Noks Simelane: Sharing my transition journey with the world

KwaZulu-Natal trans man Noks Simelane is using his YouTube channel to share his transition and to highlight the daily challenges facing transgender South Africans.
Brazil’s Supreme Court overturns gay Jesus film ban

In a victory for freedom of expression, Brazil’s Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling banning a parody film that includes a gay Jesus.
Marc Lottering and hubbie celebrate 10th anniversary

Comedian Marc Lottering has thanked his long-time partner and husband for putting up with him for the past ten years as the couple celebrated their wedding anniversary.
ANC Women’s League launches LGBTIQ desk

The ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) has created an LGBTIQ Desk to champion the needs and rights of the LGBTIQ community but membership is limited to women.
Trevor Noah, Kanarie and Rafiki among nominees for GLAAD media awards

Trevor Noah, South Africa’s Kanarie and Kenya’s Rafiki, along with movies like Judy and Rocketman, are among the diverse nominees for the 31st GLAAD Media Awards.
Brazil | Judge bans gay Jesus film

A judge in Brazil has ordered Netflix to remove a controversial parody film that features an apparently gay Jesus from its platform.
“Evil monster” student gets life for raping dozens of men

Reynhard Sinaga, described as “Britain’s most prolific rapist”, has been sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in prison for raping 136 men.
Belize Court Of Appeal confirms homosexuality is legal

Three years after homosexuality was first legalised, the Belize Court Of Appeal has upheld the original ruling that criminalising same-sex sexuality is unconstitutional.
Ellen, Kate McKinnon & Elton John provide Golden Globes LGBTQ highlights

An emotional Kate McKinnon honoured Ellen DeGeneres for being an LGBTQ groundbreaker at the 77th Annual Golden Globes on Sunday.