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Tens of Thousands Protest for Gay Marriage in Switzerland
Tens of thousands protested in Switzerland on Saturday for the legalization of same-sex marriage in the Alpine country.
China Bans Men it Sees as Not Masculine Enough from TV
China's government banned effeminate men on TV and told broadcasters Thursday to promote "revolutionary culture," broadening a campaign to tighten control over business and society and enforce official morality.
London PD Slammed for 'Victim Blaming' in Wake of Suspected Hate Killing
London's police are being slammed as blaming the victim with their safety advice for LGTBQ+ people following the Aug. 16 murder of a gay man — a crime thought to be motivated by homophobic hate.
Copenhagen Rallies for An Unforgettable WorldPride 2021
Amid a global pandemic, WorldPride and Eurogames organizers united to present Copenhagen 2021. Rainbow flags flew high as LGBTQ+ representation radiated throughout the Scandinavian host city.
Promised Escape, Gay Kabul Man is Kidnapped and Raped by Taliban
There was a preview of what LGBTQ+ life in Afghanistan could be like under the Taliban this week when a gay Kabul man was tricked into thinking he was leaving the country. Instead he was beaten and raped.
Bangladesh Court Sentences 6 Militants to Death in Slayings
A Bangladesh anti-terrorism tribunal on Tuesday sentenced six Islamist militants to death in the brutal slayings of two men, including a prominent gay rights activist, five years ago, lawyers said.
EU Takes US Off Safe Travel List; Backs Travel Restrictions
The European Union recommended Monday that its 27 nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infections there, but member countries will keep the option of allowing fully vaccinated U.S. travelers in.
Universal Studios Sets Opening for First Theme Park in China
Universal Studios announced Monday that its first theme park in China will open in the country's capital in September.
Mexican State of Yucatán Approves Same-Sex Marriage, Bans Conversion Therapy
This week, the Mexican state of Yucatán became the 22nd state to modify its constitution to make marriage "the free and voluntary legal union of two people with equal rights, duties and obligations."
How One Instagram Star Helped Rescue Dozens From Afghanistan
Dozens of desperate Afghans who had been trying to flee the Taliban before Tuesday's deadline for the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul made it to safety with help from an unexpected place: Instagram influencer Quentin Quarantino.
Gay Millionaire Found on Netherlands Coast After Disappearing From Cruise Ship
A body found washed up in the northern Netherlands has been identified as that of 81-year-old gay German millionaire Kai Wuensche.
Arc de Triomphe to be Wrapped for Posthumous Work by Christo
The Arc de Triomphe has seen parades, protests and tourists galore, but never before has the war monument in Paris been wrapped in silver and blue recyclable polypropylene fabric.
'They Kill Us Very Brutally,' Says Kabul Gay Man of What to Expect Under the Taliban
Expect the worst says a gay Afghan about what the local LGBTQ+ population can expect from the Taliban. "They kill us very brutally. Not like the others who they kill with a gun or a bullet."
Report: Authorities Kidnapped Man in Moscow, Interrogate him in Chechnya Over LGTBQ+ People
A report alleges that a Russian man was kidnapped in Moscow, taken to Chechnya, and interrogated for information about LGBTQ+ people.
Children's Book Challenges Homophobic Russian Law
A children's book that stood up to Hungary's anti-LGTBQ+ laws is now challenging Russia's longstanding "no homo promo" law as well.
The Dark History of Discrimination Against Canada's LGBTQ+ Military
Two researchers reveal the often dehumanizing and humiliating treatment of Canadian LGBTQ+ soldiers, aviators, sailors and their partners throughout their careers.
Dark Days Ahead for Afghan Gays as Taliban Takes Control
Things have changed, literally overnight for Afghan gays after the Taliban took over last week, and very much for the worst.
Romania's LGBTQ+ Community Sees Gains, Ongoing Rights Struggle
Many members of Romania's LGBTQ+ community remain frustrated by the Central European nation's failure to pass laws that would legalize same-sex unions or marriages.
Russian Police Detain Journalists Backing Media Freedom
Russian police on Saturday detained several journalists who protested authorities' decision to label a top independent TV channel as a "foreign agent."
Two LGBT Marches Held in Poland under Heavy Police Security
Parades for LGBT rights took place under heavy police presence Saturday at the foot of Catholic Poland's most revered monastery in Czestochowa, in the south, and in Gdansk, on the Baltic coast.