From protest to celebration: 2023 Delhi Queer Pride March spotlights Supreme Court same-sex marriage decision

More than 2,000 people have danced, sang and cheered in a gay pride parade in India's capital, while also raising their concerns over India's restrictive laws. Dancing to drums and music, the participants Sunday carried rainbow flags, multicolored balloons and placards as they walked for more than two hours to the Jantar Mantar area near India's Parliament.

New Delhi: LGBTQIA+ community takes out 14th Delhi Queer Pride parade

Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo, Mexico's first openly non-binary magistrate and prominent LGBTQ+ activist, was discovered dead at home in the central state of Aguascalientes.

Mystery surrounds death of Mexico's first non-binary magistrate Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo

A Florida teacher has lodged a complaint against their former employer, Florida Virtual School, after having shown the door for the use of the gender-neutral honorific "Mx.

Florida teacher shown the door by school for using gender-neutral honorific 'Mx.'

Ayushmaan, a Delhi-based housing rights lawyer well-known by his drag avatar Lush Monsoon, is advocating for an authentic representation of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Indian entertainment industry.

Lush Monsoon: We need authentic LGBTQIA+ representation in ent industry, ‘nuances beyond usual tropes’

In Hungary, where laws ban the "promotion of homosexuality" to children, the director of the National Museum was dismissed on Monday after he allowed children to visit an image exhibition featuring LGBT people.

Hungary dismisses museum director for exposing children to LGBT content

In Pics | Crowds throng Taipei as Taiwan celebrates east Asia's largest Pride march

On Wednesday, the Lithuanian government decided to repeal a contentious bill that some had nicknamed the "gay propaganda" law. The infamous laws, which were implemented in 2009, prevent youngsters from learning about same-sex marriage and LGBTQI concerns.

Lithuania to ditch controversial Russian-style anti-queer law

The Lithuanian government moved on Wednesday to discard a controversial law dubbed by critics as the "gay propaganda" law.

Lithuania mulls to reform controversial 'anti-gay' law

India's Supreme Court has turned down a plea to legalise same-sex marriage, saying that is the prerogative of the legislature. The apex court has however acknowledged that marriages cannot depend on sexual orientation. It asked the government to form a committee to address the concerns of queer couples.

India's apex court refuses to legalise same-sex marriage

India is considered one of the most culturally diverse nations globally. A big part of this culture since ancient times is its queer community. From the sculptures of Khajuraho to characters like Shikhandi in Indian mythology, the LGBTQIA+ community has played a huge role in Indian culture.

Exclusive | Supreme Court's verdict 'quashed the hopes of millions', say LGBT rights activists

The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce its verdict on the legal recognition of same-sex marriage today ie. on 17 October. The apex court had reserved its judgment on 11 May on a batch of pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage.

India’s supreme court to hand down verdict on same-sex marriage

India’s Supreme Court finished hearing a clutch of petitions urging the court to validate same-sex marriage in the country, back in May 2023. A five-judge constitutional bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha heard the arguments, and will soon pass their judgement on pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act, Foreign Marriage Act and the Hindu Marriage Act.

Explained: Why same-sex couples in India are seeking conjugal rights when homosexuality is decriminalised

The Supreme Court pronounced its verdict on the legal recognition of same-sex marriage. Though the court refused to legalise same-sex marriage but granted equal rights to LGBTQ Community.

Same-Sex Marriage Verdict: India's Supreme Court issues historic verdict

Pope Francis has signaled the winds to change up, until now the Catholic Church had managed to keep its conservative values on the LGBTQ plus community intact but now it can change. Watch the video to know more.

Future of catholic church: LGBTQ couples could be blessed in Vatican

Hundreds came out on the streets in Asuncion, Paraguay to demand equal rights for the LGBTQ-plus Community people of all ages.

On Agenda: Equal rights for the LGBTQ Community, STD awareness

The Texas Supreme Court has greenlit a new law banning gender-affirming care for minors. The law will take effect on Friday (September 1st) and will make Texas the most populous US state to impose such restrictions on transgender children.

Texas SC greenlights law banning gender-affirming healthcare for trans minors

Canada has issued a travel advisory to its LGBTQI+ community citizens who are planning to visit the United States. The advisory was reportedly issued due to the rising number of anti-LGBT protests and legal measures that restrict LGBT rights in the country.

Canada issues travel advisory to LGBTQI+ citizens visiting US, cites new laws, policies

Democratic Party ruled California is suing a school district for making a rule under which it is required to inform parents if a student asks to change their name or pronoun.

US: California sues school for informing parents about pronoun changes by students

A California store owner was shot dead Friday after a dispute emerged over displaying of an LGBTQ+ Pride flag at her shop. The killer reportedly attempted to flee the scene on foot after shooting the 66-year-old victim but was later killed by authorities in an encounter.

California woman shot dead for displaying LGBTQ+ Pride flag at her shop

The Republican-led General Assembly on Wednesday (August 16) overrode the North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes of the trio of bills targetted at LGBTQ+ youth barring gender-affirming health care for minors, limiting their participation in school sports events and also restricting classroom instructions about gender identity and sexuality.

United States: North Carolina bans gender-affirming care for minors

The World Bank said on Tuesday (August 8) that it was pausing new public finance projects in Uganda over the government's adoption of a widely criticised bill that criminalises same-sex conduct.

World Bank halts approval for new finance projects in Uganda over anti-LGBTQ law

Pope Francis conveyed on Sunday (August 7) that the Catholic Church welcomes individuals from all walks of life, including the LGBTQ+ community. He emphasised the Church's duty to guide them along a personal spiritual journey, albeit while adhering to the framework of its established regulations.

Pope affirms Church's welcoming stance toward all, including LGBTQ+ people, with caveats

Officials in Florida have told schools that Advanced Placement psychology course, which is offered to high school students in the state, violates new law that prohibits instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Florida has banned psychology course over LGBTQ content, says course developer

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