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UN human rights chief Volker Türk has deplored the decision by Russia’s highest court to outlaw what it called “the international LGBT movement” and brand it as “extremist” - a move he feared could lead to gay and transgender rights groups there being banned outright. more
Canada alerts LGBTQ citizens of the risks of travelling to US

The Canadian government has issued a warning to its LGBTQIA+ residents who are planning to visit the USA, citing new laws in several states.

Survey says about 9 percent of adults in 30 countries identify themselves as LGBTQ

About 9 percent of adults in 30 countries identify themselves as LGBT+, as per a survey conducted by Ipsos.

Force majeure: China's gay rights group halts operation

Beijing: A 15-year-old LGBT Centre in Beijing has stopped its operation without even stating the reason behind it.

Apple Watch Pride Edition celebrates the LGBTQ+ community

New York: Celebrating the ongoing movement to protect and advance equality for LGBTQ+ communities around the world, Apple is introducing a new Pride Edition Sport Band accompanied by a ma ...

UN rights experts condemn Uganda’s ‘egregious’ anti-LGBT legislation

New York: Making homosexuality punishable by death is an egregious violation of human rights, independent UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts said on Wednesday, urging Uganda’ ...

Ugandan Parliament passes bill which criminalizes identifying as LGBTQ

Kampala: The Ugandan Parliament has passed a bill that would criminalise people who identify themselves as LGBTQ+, among other things, media reports said.

Pakistan: First transgender news anchor escapes gun attack in Lahore

Islamabad: Pakistan's first transgender news anchor and journalist Marvia Malik on Thursday survived a gun attack in Lahore.

Cambodia positioned to fully integrate LGBT people into society, UN expert says

New York: Cambodia is poised to make strides towards the full social integration of gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, protecting them from violence and discrimination, a UN-ap ...

US: Congress passes bill on same-sex marriage

Washington: The US Congress approved a bill on same-sex marriage and sent it to the White House.