Canadian actor Dan Levy, the star and co-creator of popular sitcom `Schitt`s Creek`, has surprised his fans by appearing at the Met Gala 2021. In order to go with this year`s fashion event`s theme `In America: A Lexicon of Fashion`, Levy worked with the designers to create a powerful ensemble that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community.

'Schitt's Creek' fame Dan Levy's debut Met Gala look showcases love to LGBTQ community

Hungary's authoritarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been criticised by fellow EU members for policies they say are hostile to LGBTQ people and immigrants. He has also faced international condemnation for cracking down on the press and judiciary.

Orban tightens grip over Hungary, introduces policies hostile to LGBTQ people

'Eternals' to 'Green Lantern': How Hollywood is paving way for LGBTQ community on screen

The government data for England, Wales and Scotland has revealed that since 2015, hate crimes related to sexual orientation and gender identity have increased. In the year to March 2020 in England and Wales, sexual orientation hate crimes rose by 19 per cent to 15,835, and transgender identity hate crimes by 16 per cent to 2,540, averaging more than 50 reports each day.

Attacks on LGBTQ+ community across UK spark fear

Four-times Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel was reprimanded for not removing a t-shirt promoting LGBTQ+ rights ahead of the national anthem at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Formula One: Sebastian Vettel and three others reprimanded for not removing LGBTQ+ rights t-shirts before anthem

France's Europe Minister Clement Beaune on Friday criticised a planned referendum by Hungary over a controversial law slammed as an attack on LGBTQ rights by Brussels.

France concerned by Hungary LGBTQ law referendum

The European Commission on Thursday launched legal action against the conservative governments of EU members Hungary and Poland in response to measures seen as discriminating against LGBTQ citizens.

EU launches legal action against Hungary, Poland over LGBTQ rights

"The Crown" and "The Mandalorian" led the charge in Tuesday's Emmy nominations, as television prepares to honor a year transformed by the pandemic. Here are six takeaways: - Streamers sink or swim - In a TV era widely dubbed the "streaming wars," the various new online platforms had a hugely mixed day.

Courteney, Britney and LGBTQ history: six Emmys takeaways

Israel’s Supreme Court cleared the way for same-sex couples to have children through surrogacy. The move is being hailed by lawmakers and as a victory for LGBTQ rights activists.

Israel's Supreme Court allows surrogacy for gay couples

In a step towards equality, Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled in favour of surrogacy for same-sex couples in the country. The critics argued that allowing surrogacy for same-sex couples will a hindrance to the already existing family values.

Israel's Supreme Court allows surrogacy for same-sex couples

In a strange incident, a bookshop chain in Hungary has been fined for selling a children’s story which depicts a day in the life of a child with same-sex parents.

Hungary fines bookshop chain depicting LGBT families in book

After two years of debate, the French parliament has approved fertility treatments for lesbian couples. Which other countries permit IVF for lesbians? Why are same-sex couples denied the right to raise a family? Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: France clears IVF treatment for lesbians

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The issue of LGBTQ rights has divided European Union. Hungary is pushing a law that allegedly discriminates against LGBTQ. The Vatican is pushing Italy to drop a new law on gay rights. Even football has become embroiled in the debate. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: In Europe, a fight for LGBTQ rights

EU leaders holding a summit Thursday attacked Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban over a new law in his country banning LGBTQ content in schools, which they view as homophobic and contrary to EU values.

EU leaders confront Hungary PM over LGBTQ law

German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticised a new law in Hungary banning LGBTQ educational content for children as 'wrong'. The German leader said she saw it as a contradiction that single-sex partnerships are allowed in Hungary but education about them is restricted.

Angela Merkel condemns Hungary's new LGBTQ law as 'wrong'

Japan is at a "turning point" for LGBTQ rights, campaigners said Wednesday, vowing to use the Tokyo Olympics as a catalyst for change as they called on lawmakers to approve an anti-discrimination bill.

Japan at 'turning point' for LGBTQ rights: Campaigners

In the last couple of months, South Africa's LGBT+ community has been robbed by a series of brutal hate crimes against its members all across the country. The community is now taking the help of social media to appeal to the government to address the issue.

Rising hate crimes against South Africa's LGBT+ community

Popular singer Ricky Martin, who lives with his husband Jwan Yosef, and has four children Lucia, Valentino, Matteo, and Renn, has opened up about his family. "I just want to normalise families like mine.

Ricky Martin on raising four kids with husband Jwan Yosef: Want to normalise families like mine

In a significant outcome for the LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual and/or Ally) community, the Madras High Court on Monday issued directions to protect them from harassment by authorities and other major stakeholders in society.

Madras High Court issues detailed guidelines for more inclusivity for LGBTQIA+ community

Love language: Jerusalem celebrates Pride under strict security

Elliot Page shared a shirtless photo of himself by the pool on Monday. The Canadian actor can be seen in red swim trunks and shows off his perfectly toned abs in the photo.

Elliot Page shares a shirtless photo by the pool for the first time since coming out as trans man

'All for love, love for all': Meet Luong The Huy, Vietnam's first openly-gay parliament candidate

Singer Demi Lovato on Wednesday came out as non-binary and changed pronouns from she/her to they/them. Non-binary people typically do not identify themselves as as male or female, and do not conform to gender norms of either.

Demi Lovato comes out as non-binary, changes pronouns to they/them

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