Law

A couple kiss as they hold up rainbow LGBTQ+ Pride flags during a march in Peru where advocates call for same-sex marriage laws, for queer people to be protected from discrimination and more

Law
Jul 22 2023

Peru court offers same-sex marriage hope for LGBTQ+ couples

Rishi Sunak looking off into the distance, while wearing a suit and blue tie.

Law
Jul 21 2023

Tory school guidance for trans kids could break UK law, research suggests

JD Vance, infront of several individuals, walks through an open room.

US
Jul 21 2023

US senator JD Vance moves to ban all gender-affirming care for trans minors across the nation

A person holds a trans flag in the air at a crowded protest, with four union jacks being hung across two buildings.

Trans
Jul 20 2023

Trans men launch legal action over NHS surgery ‘failures’: ‘Left in limbo’

A Kenya LGBTQ+ activist holds up a Progress Pride flag behind them.

Africa
Jul 20 2023

Kenya set to introduce cruel anti-homosexuality law

The Bibby Stockholm migrant barge, which will serve as living quarters for up to 500 asylum seekers, arrives at Portland Harbour on July 18, 2023

Law
Jul 18 2023

Government’s Illegal Migration Bill set to become law, despite concerns of LGBTQ+ migrant groups

(L-R) Steve Scalise, Tom Emmer, Kevin McCarthy and Elise Stefanik stand around a press room discussing the recently passed National Defense bill, with McCarthy at a podium that says "defend our nation."

Politics
Jul 15 2023

Human rights groups slam far-right anti-LGBTQ+ defence budget amendments after House vote

Judge Dianne Hensley

Law
Jul 14 2023

Anti-LGBTQ+ Texas judge says Supreme Court ruling gives her the right to refuse same-sex weddings

Russia president Vladimir Putin, who has a history of attacking LGBTQ+ people, wears a suit and tie as he sits in front of a red background

World
Jul 14 2023

Russia ban on all trans healthcare passes first stage of parliament approval

Law
Jul 14 2023

Yes, calling someone a groomer or paedophile online can get you sued, lawyers warn

Sarah Jane Baker during an interview in a room filled with sound foam.

UK
Jul 13 2023

Woman arrested over ‘punch TERFs’ speech at London Trans+ Pride

EHRC staff members

Trans
Jul 12 2023

Government’s job to decide the definition of sex in Equality Act, says EHRC boss

Law
Jul 12 2023

MPs blast government for ‘unacceptable stress’ caused to LGBTQ+ community by conversion-therapy ban delay

Politics
Jul 12 2023

Florida Republican Fabian Basabe accused of sexually harassing male staff members

A crowd of trans rights protestors hold signs of pro-LGBTQ+ messages, including "trans rights are human rights."

UK
Jul 12 2023

Appeal against spiralling trans healthcare wait times argues NHS ‘breached legal duty’

An activist holds a placard with words 'Protect Trans Youth'.

Law
Jul 09 2023

Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth reinstated

Actor Kevin Spacey arrives at Southwark Crown Court on June 30, 2023 wearing a grey suit and yellow tie

Law
Jul 07 2023

Kevin Spacey accused of coming out as a gay to ‘disguise’ behaviour, as trial continues

North Carolina governor Roy Cooper

Politics
Jul 06 2023

North Carolina governor vetoes ‘triple threat’ of three anti-LGBTQ+ bills targeting young people

Supreme Court of the USA in Washington DC

Law
Jul 06 2023

Christian bakers’ same-sex wedding cake case to return to the Supreme Court

An audience dressed in Pride t shirts gather around Seth Damon as he signs legislation on a desk covered with Pride flags.

Law
Jul 06 2023

Navajo Nation lawmaker introduces bill to legalise same-sex marriage

Pedro Pascal (left) and a screenshot from his instagram story

Celebrity
Jul 02 2023

Pedro Pascal joins backlash to US Supreme Court after LGBTQ+ rights roll back

Celebrity
Jul 01 2023

Ezra Miller harassment order lifted – star says they were ‘unjustly targeted’

US
Jun 30 2023

Supreme Court same-sex wedding services case allegedly hinges on fake evidence

Stock image of an inclusive bathroom sign to illustrate article explaining law in Kansas banning trans people from using the correct bathroom

Trans
Jun 28 2023

Kansas to force trans people to reverse gender markers on birth certificates and driving licences

Law
Jun 24 2023

Federal judge turns Ron DeSantis’ own law against him to block Florida drag ban

David Norris pictured in 2015 on the left and in the 1980s on the right.

Law
Jun 24 2023

Senator David Norris: The man who overturned Ireland’s homosexuality ban, 30 years on

An Arkansas queer young person, wearing a suit and bow tie, leans over with their hands pointing inward.

Health
Jun 22 2023

Arkansas ban on trans healthcare violates US constitution, judge rules

A group of trans youth hold signs of trans solidarity.

US
Jun 22 2023

US judge strikes out cruel Florida rule on trans healthcare

Activists hold a sign reading "ban conversion therapy for all."

Politics
Jun 21 2023

Activists blast Tory conversion therapy consent loophole: ‘This will cost many lives’

Italian protestors condemning the criminlisation of surrogacy, with signs reading "parents, not criminals."

Europe
Jun 21 2023

Lesbian mums in Italy to be removed from birth certificates: ‘A cruel, inhumane decision’

Greg Abbot, in a blue suit and tie, speaks to a committee.

US
Jun 20 2023

Texas governor Greg Abbott extends trans sports ban to college students

Indiana trans youth

Trans
Jun 17 2023

Judge blocks Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth

A person receives a vaccine.

Health
Jun 16 2023

Mpox vaccine programme extended in London after small rise in cases

A group of trans activists hold signs of solidarity.

Law
Jun 15 2023

Trans groups slam dad’s lawsuit against autistic adult daughter seeking gender-affirming surgery

US
Jun 14 2023

Illinois signs law preventing book bans: ‘Regimes ban books, not democracies’

Law
Jun 14 2023

Estonia set to become first Baltic state to legalise same-sex marriage

Protestors stand next to a uniformed officer, holding red signs that read "drop the anti-gay bill."

US
Jun 14 2023

US officially warns LGBTQ+ people against travel to Uganda

A person holds up a sign in the colours of the trans pride flag (blue, pink and white) reading 'Transphobia is a hate crime' during a protest

Politics
Jun 12 2023

MPs clash in tense Westminster debate over reforms to the Equality Act

Arizona governor Katie Hobbs, in a blue suit, speaks into a microphone.

Politics
Jun 10 2023

Arizona governor vetoes anti-trans bathroom bill and vows to protect LGBTQ+ youth

Donald trump at rally

US
Jun 09 2023

Donald Trump responds to second indictment with pathetic attack on Joe Biden’s garage door