Malaysia | Two women face caning for same-sex conduct
Human Rights Watch has called on the Malaysian authorities to drop the case against two women found “guilty” of same-sex relations ahead of their scheduled caning on August 28.
Bianca Del Rio responds to outrage over her rape ‘joke’ at Montreal Pride
Fresh from her tour of South Africa, drag star Bianca Del Rio is under intense fire for ‘joking’ about a RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant’s rape.
Being in the closet at work is bad for your health and your company
Not being comfortable to be out the closet at work is bad for everyone; negatively affecting the well-being and performance of LGBTIQ+ employees as well as the companies they work for.
Russian teen fined for ‘gay propaganda’ fights back
A teenager, who is the first minor to be charged under Russia’s so-called ‘gay propaganda’ law, is fighting against his conviction.
Tom Daley on being a gay dad: People wouldn’t ask a straight couple that
British Olympic diver Tom Daley believes that people’s reaction to he and his husband having a baby though surrogacy instead of adoption reflects biased heteronormative views.
Zimbabwe’s LGBTI group says elections a “historic win” for LGBTI community
GALZ, Zimbabwe’s LGBTI group, says that compared to previous years the country’s recent elections showed a welcome lack of anti-gay rhetoric from politicians.
Malaysia | Country’s oldest gay bar raided to “stop spread of LGBT culture”
Malaysia continues its religious-based crackdown against the LGBT community, now targeting the country’s oldest gay bar in a raid.
Germany moves to approve third gender option, but does it go far enough?
Germany’s Cabinet has approved adding a third gender option for intersex people, but activists argue it does not offer a solution for all.
Once-a-month injection could replace daily treatment for people living with HIV
People living with HIV may soon be able to treat the virus with a once-a-month injection rather than having to take daily medication, potentially improving adherence rates.
Port Elizabeth to host this year’s Miss Drag South Africa
Fourteen contestants from 9 provinces will vie for the Miss Drag South Africa 2018 crown at a gala ceremony at the Port Elizabeth Opera House next month.