Homosexuality Must Be Criminalized To Protect Indonesian Values, Court Told
"Our country has legalized fornication, male rape, and homosexual acts. We’ve allowed our constitution to become too liberal — is that what we want?"
Trump's New Campaign Chief Has A Nationalist Vision For The Whole World
"We believe — strongly — that there is a global Tea Party Movement. We were the first group to get in and start reporting on things like UKIP and Front National and other center-right [parties]," Steve Bannon said in 2014.
Belize's Supreme Court Just Struck Down A Law That Made Homosexuality Illegal
The country is the first former British colony in the Caribbean to strike down its colonial-era sodomy law, and the move could boost LGBT rights throughout the region.
Why Transgender People In Japan Prefer To Be Told They Have A "Disorder"
There’s a global push to remove “gender identity disorder” from the list of mental illnesses. But many transgender people in Japan aren't on board with the idea. J. Lester Feder reports from Osaka.
Uganda's Pride Parade Has Been Cancelled
"The minister threatened to mobilize a mob and a large police group to beat up anyone who shows up for pride tomorrow."
A Transgender Pageant Was Just Raided By The Ugandan Police
Several of Uganda's leading LGBT activists were detained during the raid.
Indian Government Introduces Transgender Rights Bill
The "transgender community is one of the most marginalized communities in the country because they do not fit into the general categories of gender of 'male' or 'female,'" declares a statement accompanying the legislation.
Donald Trump Said “Ask The Gays,” So We Did — With This Poll
We surveyed LGBT Americans, in partnership with the polling firm Ipsos, in a first-of-its-kind poll on guns, Islam, and immigration in the aftermath of Orlando.
How A Fake Text Message From Omar Mateen Fooled Spanish-Language Media
It originated in English on a fake news website.
The U.N. Votes To Create Its First LGBT Rights Watchdog
The person appointed to this new role will be responsible for monitoring "violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity."
Pope Francis Says Church "Must Say It's Sorry" To Gays And Others "It Has Offended"
The pope appeared to defend a liberal cardinal who caused a stir with remarks earlier this year suggesting same-sex relationships have “worth.”
Turkish Police Use Tear Gas In Crackdown On Istanbul Pride
Istanbul's governor banned all pride activities in the city, but defiant activists still tried to gather in the city. A member of the European Parliament was among those detained.
This Is How Brexit Could Affect LGBT Rights Around The World
The EU has been an engine of change both within and outside of Europe — what happens now that it's splitting apart?
ISIS Members Arrested For Plotting To Attack Transgender Pride In Istanbul, Officials Say
Turkish officials had banned the pride march citing security concerns and used tear gas to break it up when activists gathered in violation of the ban.
Activists Tear Gassed, Detained At Turkish Transgender Pride Parade
Police used rubber bullets to disperse the small crowd of activists and press on Sunday.
Istanbul Bans Region's Largest LGBT Pride March
"We are now so afraid after what happened in Orlando because we can see that it gave courage to the Islamist groups here," a march organizer said.
Kenyan Court Upholds Anal Exams For Homosexuality Charges
"Nothing stops the police from arresting me [now] because I've said I was a homosexual," said Eric Gitari of the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission.
Law Enforcement Contacts Gay Hookup App Regarding Orlando Shooter
A witness said shooter Omar Mateen exchanged messages with him on Jack'd. Mateen on Sunday killed 49 people at an LGBT nightclub.
How Far-Right Groups Are Using Orlando to Turn LGBT People Against Muslims and Immigrants
Anti-immigrant voices are seizing the moment, leaving LGBT advocates struggling to respond.
UN Security Council Condemns Orlando Attack In Unprecedented Statement
The statement is the first time the Security Council has condemned violence on the basis of sexual orientation.