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Moscow is increasingly cracking down on the minority community, forcing some to flee.
The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a prominent openly-gay imam, in South Africa has shocked the LGBTQ community.
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The judge’s temporary restraining order is a setback for Trump’s efforts to roll back transgender rights and services.
The directive could strip federal funding from schools that allow trans women and girls to compete in women’s events.
US governing body for college sport updates policy to align with Donald Trump’s executive verb on women’s sport.
LGBTQ rights groups condemn latest executive order directed at transgender Americans.
Trump criticised Democrats for actions he also supported, such as banning TikTok and altering healthcare policies.
LGBTQ rights group GLADD says Trump’s rhetoric is ‘appallingly inaccurate, incoherent, and extreme’.
Hundreds of gay couples contain married in Thailand as a new law took effect that allows same-sex unions.
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UK's top court issues landmark ruling on definition of woman
Several women's groups hailed it as a major victory. Trans rights advocates were "shocked and disappointed".
Historic photos show iconic Sydney gay bars proposed for heritage listing
Three well-liked Oxford Street institutions could be heritage listed to recognise and preserve their LGBTQIA+ ties and history.
Anthony Albanese spotted enjoying Mardi Gras festivities
Huge crowds lined the streets of Sydney to watch the 47th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade - including Australia's Prime Minister.
Thousands line Sydney streets for Mardi Gras Parade
Tens of thousands of people from across Australia turned up to watch more than 10, participants and floats in the 47th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.
Hundreds of same-sex couples to marry in Thailand after landmark bill
Hundreds of same-sex couples are expected to tie the knot across Thailand on Thursday as the cou
Note: Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our reality as we navigate a world with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world. We encourage our traveling community to understand the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they choose to stop by for Pride and beyond. Don't be afraid of the world, but always research information specific to your travels. Enjoy Pride, be vigilant, and look out for each other!
The LGBTQ+ rights movement has made tremendous strides over the past limited decades and much of the progress in visibility is thanks in part to gay pride parades and marches that possess taken place in cities around the world.
The global landscape for LGBTQ+ rights, protections and acceptance varies tremendously by location, with some destinations attracting millions of visitors to their events like Madrid Gay Pride, Sao Paulo Gay Pride or San Francisco Gay Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that authorize discrimin
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