Human Rights Watch confirms reports of mass LGBT violence in Chechnya
Human Rights Watch says its own sources have confirmed claims that gay men have been rounded up, arrested and even killed by the authorities in Chechnya, a semi-autonomous Russian republic. The Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta was the first to report on Saturday that the weeks-long campaign had seen more than 100 men detained “in connection with their […]
Moonlight, Troye Sivan and Patricia Arquette honoured at GLAAD Media Awards
Patricia Arquette, Troye Sivan and the Oscar winning Moonlight were among those honoured at the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The event – the largest LGBTQ awards ceremony in the world – recognises and honours media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBTQ community and the […]
Free PrEP now available in PTA for gay and bi men
As South Africa begins its roll out of PrEP for at-risk populations in the public health sector, the capital has become one of the first cities to offer the service. TEN81 Center in Hatfield, run by OUT LGBT Well-being, has announced that it now supplies free PrEP to gay, bisexual and other men who have sex […]
Evacuation planned as gay men are rounded up and killed in Chechnya
There are alarming reports that more than 100 men thought to be gay have disappeared in Chechnya, with some alleged to have been killed by the authorities and their families. According to the respected Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, the men were arrested “in connection with their nontraditional sexual orientation, or suspicion of such”. It claims […]
A brave new world as 20% of Millennials identify as LGBTQ
As the world becomes increasingly open, more young people are feeling free to express and explore their diverse sexual and gender identities, reveals a new report. The Accelerating Acceptance report has found that American Millennials (people ages 18-34) are far more likely to openly identify as LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) than the generations […]
LGBTQ world mourns as Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag creator dies
The creator of the iconic LGBTQ Rainbow Flag that’s become a global symbol for sexual and gender minorities has died. Gilbert Baker, an artist and activist, passed away in his sleep at the age of 65 on Thursday night in New York City. The Kansas-born Baker designed the first Rainbow Flag for the 1978 Gay […]
Amazing! You must watch this moving trans-affirming Vicks ad
Released ahead of the International Transgender Day of Visibility, Vicks India has produced a heart-warming ad that stands up for trans equality. The three-minute-long advert tells the true story of transgender activist Gauri Sawant, who adopted Gayatri, a young orphaned girl. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the Touch of Care video shows Gayatri on her way […]
“We just want to love!” Gay Kenyan couple brutally beaten by mob
A seriously injured gay couple in Kenya have been saved from a brutal mob attack by police, although their assailants were allowed to go free. According to Standard Media, the two men from Garissa County, Ahmed and Noor, were in a hotel room in the town of Mororo when a group of youths stormed in […]
Porn star comes out of retirement for LGBTQ charity
Popular gay porn star Markie More has found a novel way to support his favourite charity – have lots of sex on camera! The hunky performer announced that he’s decided to stay in the adult video business, just weeks after tweeting that he was retiring. Speaking at an industry trade show in Arizona, he promised […]
Fury over “shameful” North Carolina anti-LGBTQ law repeal deal
LGBTQ groups are outraged that a secret deal to repeal North Carolina’s reviled anti-LGBTQ law is little better than the original legislation. On Thursday, the state’s lawmakers and Governor Roy Cooper passed a so-called “repeal” of the discriminatory HB2 law, which had led to a slew of damaging boycotts against North Carolina. Activists say, however, that […]