A court in Dominica has overturned a ban on consensual same-sex relations in the Caribbean island nation. The ban was imposed under a colonial British-era law. The Dominica High Court said that parts of the British-era law criminalised same-sex activity and went against the country's constitution.

Big win for LGBTQ+: Dominica court strikes down ban on same sex relations

Homophobia is not uncommon in ghana, where gay sex is already against the law and carries a three-year prison sentence, but now the LGBTQ+ community is feeling terrorised.

Ghana LGBTQ: We live in fear of 'snitches'

Members of Ghana's LGBTQ community and activists are waiting to see whether the West African country's president will sign into law a bill that would further restrict their rights and likely worsen the persecution many face.

LGBTQ+ Ghanaians await court ruling on restrictive new law

The Vatican denounces the criminalization of homosexuality, which is being done in a number of countries with the help of Catholic organizations, said the head of the Vatican's theology office on Monday. Watch to know more.

Vatican says 'no' to sex changes, gender theory

The Vatican on Monday reaffirmed its opposition to gender-affirming surgery, "gender theory" and surrogate parenthood, drawing criticism from advocates for LGBTQ Catholics.

Vatican rejects gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy in new document

Uganda's constitutional court on Wednesday refused to annul or suspend an anti-LGBTQ law that includes the death penalty for certain same-sex acts, but found some of its provisions inconsistent with certain fundamental human rights.

Uganda's top court upholds anti-LGBTQ law but says some rights infringed

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Tuesday (Apr 2) vetoed a bill that if passed would have banned high school transgender athletes from competing on teams that align with their gender identity.

Wisconsin governor blocks bill banning transgender athletes in schools

Thailand's lower house of parliament on Wednesday (Mar 27) approved a bill granting legal recognition to same-sex marriages. The bill still requires endorsement from the upper house Senate and royal approval to become law.

Thailand: Bill legalising same-sex marriage passed in lower house of parliament

The funding measure approved by US President Joe Biden on Saturday contains a provision that prohibits the flying of LGBTQ Pride flags at US embassies. The White House has committed to lift the restriction on raising the rainbow flag, which represents LGBTQ equality.

LGBTQ pride flags to be banned from flying at US embassies

US embassies banned from flying LGBTQ flags

Ghana’s parliament, on Wednesday (Feb 28), passed a controversial bill to severely restrict LGBTQ rights in the country a week after it rejected a proposal to water down some of its measures including non-custodial sentences such as counselling for gay sex instead of jail terms.

Ghana’s parliament passes bill to expand crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights

A Nigerian designer is making waves in fashion with a gender-fluid clothing line, which he says is intended to challenge the notion that non-binary dressing is a western concept and societal norms in a country where LGBTQ+ rights are restricted. Adeju Thompson, founder of the Lagos Space Program brand, designs clothing that transcends traditional gender boundaries, drawing inspiration from his African heritage and personal experiences.

Nigerian artist challenges non-binary dressing norms

An anti-LGBTQ bill passed by Ghana's parliament, which could derail international aid for the West African country if it becomes law according to an internal government memo, has not yet reached the desk of President Nana Akufo-Addo. In his first comments on the bill's passage, he said Ghana will not backslide on its human rights record, and added that the bill had been challenged in the Supreme Court.

Ghana anti-LGBTQ bill invites world condemnation

The first country in South Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, Nepal has recently introduced measures ranging from regulatory changes to Pink Tourism.

Nepal's government launches nationwide pink-tourism initiative; to boost its LGBTQ traveler base

Russian court has handed down the first conviction since Moscow banned the “international LGBT movement” late last year. As of Thursday (Feb 1), there were three reported cases concerning the particular ban across multiple Russian cities.

Russia makes arrests, convicts several people for ‘LGBT extremism’ since ban

A New York Times op-ed on Taylor Swift has drawn flak from her fans. The op-ed analyses her musical and lyrical choices through a queer lens and hints at her potential queer identity.

Taylor Swift's fans enraged by an op-ed that hints at the singer's queer identity 

“…I can assure you that my four-year-old and my two-year-old daughters will not change (their clothes) in front of biological men. This is ridiculous,” the US Representative for Texas Wesley Hunt angrily said on July 27, 2023, as he torched the idea of gender-affirming care.

Rewind 2023: Did the LGBTQ movement cross the line?

The Thai parliament is set to begin deliberating four draft bills on same-sex marriage, moving the country closer towards its legalisation with the first vote on the bills expected later on Thursday.

Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex marriage

Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex unions

The third edition of the Rainbow Lit Fest — Queer and Inclusive, owned and sponsored by Dwijen Dinanath Arts Foundation (DDAF), concluded this weekend.

Rainbow Literature Fest 2023: A platform for queer and inclusive expression

Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow on Friday (Dec 1). Citing local media, a report by the news agency Associated Press early Sunday said that police searched venues across Moscow, including a nightclub, a male sauna, and a bar that hosted LGBTQ+ parties, under the pretext of a drug raid.

Russia: Security forces raid gay clubs and bars across Moscow

The Supreme Court of Russia decided on Thursday to label LGBT campaigners as extremists, a decision that gay and transgender rights advocates fear may result in arrests and legal action. In court, a Reuters reporter heard it declare that it had granted the justice ministry's plea to label "the international LGBT social movement" as extreme and to outlaw its operations.

Russia's Supreme Court bans LGBTQ movement, asks govt to designate gays as extremists

Russia banned the "international LGBT movement" on Thursday (Nov 30), claiming that it was an extremist group, a step which cements the long crackdown on the LGBTQ community as the country pushes for conservative social values.

Russia imposes ban on 'international LGBT movement', terming it 'extremist group'

Authorities in a village in Nepal registered first same-sex marriage in the Himalayan nation in what is being termed as a 'historic' step in the largely conservative country.

Nepal becomes first South Asian nation to register same-sex marriage

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