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Conservative congress threatens Brazil’s same-sex marriage wins
same sex marriage
Brazil
LGBTQIAPN+
LGBTQ+ rights
October 10, 2024
by Ellen Nemitz
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Which countries impose the death penalty on gay people?
LGBTQ+ rights
death penalty
discrimination
human rights
July 13, 2024
by Gerardo Bandera
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Trans in Nigeria: "I never let my guard down"
Nigeria
LGBTQ+ rights
trans rights
July 06, 2024
by Ernest Nweke
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The gender queer Nigerians entering hetero marriages
Nigeria
LGBTQ+ rights
trans rights
Africa
June 27, 2024
by Rabi Madaki
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The secret lives of Uganda's queer Christians
Uganda
LGBTQ+ rights
police brutality
June 20, 2024
by Bana Mwesige
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Queer and Nigerian: from Catholic celibacy to secret lesbian marriage
gay marriage
Nigeria
freedom of expression
LGBTQ+ rights
June 13, 2024
by Ernest Nweke
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Inside China's silent crackdown on feminism and queerness
China
feminism
LGBTQ+
women's rights
May 30, 2024
by Hướng Thiện
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Genuine Pride or corporate rainbow washing?
LGBTQ+
pride
corporate social responsibility
rainbow washing
pinkwashing
May 28, 2024
by Gerardo Bandera
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Queering the Vote: fighting for visibility in India's election
India
election
politics
LGBTQ Rights
gender rights
May 14, 2024
by Mirza Shaina Beg
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How Indonesia's election affects the queer community
Indonesia
election
LGBTQ+ rights
February 12, 2024
by Leo Galuh, Syahdinar, Randy Mulyanto
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The extraordinary story of Indonesia's first trans doctor
Indonesia
trans rights
LGBTQ+
January 10, 2024
by Syahdinar
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Inside Kenya's landmark queer rights victory
Kenya
LGBTQ+
Supreme Court
queer rights
Africa
October 05, 2023
by Joseph Maina
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The remarkable journey of India's first 'natural' trans parents
India
trans rights
LGBTQ+
August 22, 2023
by Diwash Gahatraj
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Solidarity in Glitter: Why queer Russian expats protest abroad
Russia
LGBTQ+
Ukraine war
trans rights
protest
August 03, 2023
by Eleftheria Kousta
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Behind closed doors: LGBTQ+ people struggle in Cameroon's shadows
Cameroon
LGBTQ+
Africa
freedom of the press
July 25, 2023
by Njodzeka Danhatu
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The African nation going against the tide on sodomy laws
Botswana
LGBTQ+ rights
human rights
Africa
July 20, 2023
by Khonani Ontebetse
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Queer Collectives are shaking up Indian campuses
India
LGBTQ+
queer activism
July 16, 2023
by Rishabh Jain
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Brazil opens its arms to LGBTQ+ refugees
LGBTQ+ rights
refugees
death penalty
Brazil
June 27, 2023
by Ellen Nemitz
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From Pa to Ma: navigating trans parenthood in Indonesia
Indonesia
LGBTQ+ rights
trans rights
queer activism
June 13, 2023
by Belinda Yohana
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From Prejudice to Progress: Combating caste and LGBTQ+ discrimination in Nepal
Nepal
LGBTQ+
Dalit
human rights
education
May 23, 2023
by Sakshi Agrawal
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Will UN recognition of Taliban protect persecuted minorities?
Afghanistan
LGBTQ+ rights
discrimination
human rights
Taliban
April 29, 2023
by Shadi Khan Saif
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The legal plight of trans individuals in Poland
Poland
LGBTQ+ rights
trans rights
human rights
April 19, 2023
by Katarzyna Rybarczyk
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First cheers for South Korea’s queer rights movement
LGBTQ+ rights
South Korea
same sex marriage
March 29, 2023
by Chermaine Lee
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Are Poland's LGBT-free zones here to stay?
LGBTQ+ rights
Poland
EU
grassroots activism
March 16, 2023
by Katarzyna Rybarczyk
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Granting trans Indonesian women the right to worship
LGBTQ+
trans rights
trans women
Indonesia
freedom of religion
February 15, 2023
by Leo Galuh
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New play exposes the struggle of queer Palestinians
Israel
Palestine
LGBTQ+ rights
art
January 19, 2023
by Rajaa Natour
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Five important advances to human rights in Latin America
human rights
Latin America
LGBTQ+ rights
trans women
migration
reparations
January 17, 2023
by Ellen Nemitz
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The world has seen many inspiring advances in human rights
human rights
LGBTQ
abortion
women's rights
minority rights
albinism
January 09, 2023
by Bob Koigi
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How the World Cup participates in stifling human rights
Argentina
World Cup
Qatat
LGBTQ Rights
human rights
racism
football
December 20, 2022
by Ellen Nemitz
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Russia’s LGBTQ community is under attack
Russia
LGBTQ+
same sex marriage
homophobia
human rights
December 14, 2022
by Katarzyna Rybarczyk
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Despite ongoing concerns, Latin America sees progress on Human Rights
Latin America
Human Rights Day
abortion
LGBTQ+ rights
same sex marriage
democracy
human rights
December 06, 2022
by Ellen Nemitz
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Behind the rise of trans politicians in Brazil
Brazil
trans rights
LGBTQ+
December 01, 2022
by Ellen Nemitz
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The challenges Latin America faces to ending HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS
World Aids Day
LGBTQ+
sanitation
healthcare
human rights
Latin America and the Caribbean
November 29, 2022
by Ellen Nemitz
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The state of LGBTQ+ rights in Taiwan and China
November 23, 2022
by Amy Liu
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Are civil rights at risk in Argentina?
Argentina
Evangelical
civil rights
aboriton
LGBTQ Rights
September 30, 2022
by Cecilia Fernández Castañón
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Despite bans and bruises, Serbia’s Europride persisted
Serbia
Balkans
LGBTQ+
pride
Pride Parade
EuroPride
extreme right
September 22, 2022
by Katarina Panić
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Ahead of EuroPride, Serbia’s LGBTQ+ community faces hate speech
Serbia
LGBTQ+ rights
discrimination
homophobia
Balkans
August 25, 2022
by Katarina Panić
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Despite rampant homophobia, Bosnia protects LGBTQ+ rights
Bosnia and Herzegovina
LGBTQ+ rights
homophobia
discrimination
EU accession
Balkans
August 04, 2022
by Katarina Panić
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Slovenia approves same-sex marriage and adoption rights!
LGBTQ+ rights
same sex marriage
LGBTQ adoption
Slovenia
Balkans
July 14, 2022
by Katarina Panić
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The politics of Women’s EURO 2022
EURO cup 2022
women's football
gender equality
equal pay
wage gap
LGBTQ issues
discrimination
diversity
July 10, 2022
by Abby Klinkenberg
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Trans in Kashmir
Kashmir
trans rights
LGBTQ+
July 02, 2022
by Nusrat Sidiq
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The fight over the rainbow in Bosnia
LGBTQ
Pride March
Pride Month
Bosnia and Herzegovina
discrimination
June 30, 2022
by Katarina Panić
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Towards more inclusive Portuguese and Spanish languages
language
Brazil
non-binary pronouns
Spanish
Portuguese
LGBTI rights
June 28, 2022
by Ellen Nemitz
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Victory for Croatian same-sex couples seeking adoption
LGBTQ adoption
LGBTQ families
same sex marriage
Pride Month
Gay Pride
Croatia
June 09, 2022
by Katarina Panić
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Just how LGBTQ+ friendly is Europe these days?
LGBTQ+ rights
United Kingdom
Poland
Pride Month
June 08, 2022
by Katarina Panić
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The rainbow coloured bench versus homophobia
Croatia
LGBTQ Rights
hate crimes
discrimination
May 19, 2022
by Katarina Panić
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Bosnian court finally acknowledges homophobia as discrimination
Bosnia and Herzegovina
LGBTQI rights
discrimination
homophobia
May 05, 2022
by Katarina Panić
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Journalists targeted by misogynistic online attacks
misogyny
freedom of expression
protection of journalists
pressure on journalists
LGBTQ
May 03, 2022
by Ellen Nemitz
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'Better Together': a glimpse into China's queer community
AllOut
China
LGBTQ+
art
April 18, 2022
by Sasha Kong
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Activists defeat Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ referendum
LGBTQ
Hungary
election
far right
human rights
trans rights
April 10, 2022
by Abby Klinkenberg
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Constitutional policy reforms polarise Cubans
Cuba
democracy
election
LGBTQ
women's rights
family rights
February 15, 2022
by Ellen Nemitz
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Vague legislation undermines Croatian LGBTQ families
LGBTQ
LGBTQ families
LGBTQ adoption
Croatia
equality
human rights
February 10, 2022
by Katarina Panić
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A better future for Honduras is possible
Honduras
election
human rights
LGBTQ Rights
abortion
women's rights
women leaders
February 08, 2022
by Ellen Nemitz
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Recognising non-binary genders in Europe
LGBTQ
gender neutral
gender inclusion
gender equality
non-binary pronouns
language
human rights
February 06, 2022
by Abby Klinkenberg
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Editors' Pick
Russian authorities ignore Chechen human rights abuses
Russia
Chechnya
LGBTQ
political violence
kidnapping
torture
January 26, 2022
by Andrew Getto
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Basic freedoms are under attack in Latin America
Latin America
human rights
Brazil
Mexico
Colombia
Venezuela
Human Rights Watch
free elections
abortion
LGBTQ
January 18, 2022
by Ellen Nemitz
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How the world can help LGBT+ Afghans
Afghanistan
Taliban
LGBTQ Rights
human rights
December 31, 2021
by Louis Shankar
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Story
Russia's homophobic laws target prominent artists
LGBTQ
homophobia
Russia
inequality
discrimination
human rights
December 29, 2021
by Andrew Getto
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Pride-friendly at home, queerphobic in China
LGBTQI rights
China
corporate social responsibility
December 23, 2021
by Sasha Kong
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Story
Homophobic extortion targets politicians in Bosnia
Bosnia
LGBTQ
homophobia
political violence
blackmail
corruption
extortion
December 16, 2021
by Katarina Panić
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Editors' Pick
Historic victory for Chile’s LGBTQ+ community
LGBTQ
same sex marriage
homosexual marriage
human rights
gay rights
equality
December 14, 2021
by Ellen Nemitz
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Editors' Pick
World Aids Day: the HIV epidemic in Russia
HIV Aids
AIDS
World Aids Day
UN
Russia
Sex education
LGBTQ
December 01, 2021
by Andrew Getto
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Editors' Pick
A preview of post-Merkel Germany
Germany
EU
Angela Merkel
LGBTQ Rights
immigrant rights
migrant rights
asylum seekers
fossil fuels
November 28, 2021
by Abby Klinkenberg
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LGBTQ conversion therapy is still a common practice in Russia
Russia
LGBTQ
homophobia
gay conversion therapy
October 27, 2021
by Andrew Getto
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Montenegrin laws falter in securing LGBTQ+ equality
Montenegro
Balkans
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ Rights
equality
Gay Pride
democracy
human rights
October 21, 2021
by Katarina Panić
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Activists reveal the extent of sexual abuse in Russian Prisons
Russia
prisoner rights
sexual abuse
LGBTQI rights
political violence
October 06, 2021
by Andrew Getto
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Editors' Pick
LGBTQ+ activists register victory in Bosnia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
LGBTQ+
Pride Parade
activism
August 12, 2021
by Katarina Panić
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Editors' Pick
Russia’s first-ever, short-lived LGBTQ ad exposes rift
Russia
LGBTQ
Vladimir Putin
queer family
July 07, 2021
by Andrew Getto
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From Bulgaria to Germany: geopolitics determine LGBTQ+ rights
Bulgaria
pride
LGBTQ Rights
Hungary
uefa
June 30, 2021
by Katarina Panić
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Story
Can we celebrate Pride in Latin America?
LGBTQ Rights
Pride Month
Latin America
Brazil
trans rights
June 29, 2021
by Ellen Nemitz
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Rwanda set for a historic first pride event
LGBTQI
Rwanda
pride
discrimination
June 25, 2021
by Bob Koigi
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Story
It’s Pride Month, but not in Southern Russia
Russia
Chechnya
Pride Month
queer
LGBTQ+
June 23, 2021
by Andrew Getto
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Editors' Pick
Battle for same-sex unions in Serbia continues
Serbia
same sex marriage
LGBTQI
Pride March
May 26, 2021
by Katarina Panić
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Story
EU prompted to ban automated recognition of gender and sexual orientation for putting LGBTQ+ lives at risk
LGBTQI rights
trans rights
facial recognition
European Union
May 17, 2021
by Yair Oded
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Story
Here are the worst & safest countries for LGBTQ+ travel in 2021
LGBTQI rights
travel
COVID-19 coronavirus
trans rights
April 09, 2021
by Yair Oded
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Story
'mocking religious beliefs': inside Turkey's crackdown on the queer community
Turkey
LGBTQ
police brutality
human rights
April 02, 2021
by Yair Oded
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Story
Hear the voices of Eswatini’s LGBTQ+ community
LGBTQ Rights
Eswatini
petition
NGO
activism
healthcare
colonialism
December 04, 2020
by Yair Oded
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Story
Human rights groups question Russia's bid to join UN HR Council
free russia foundation
free elections
Free Media
UN Human Rights Council
October 14, 2020
by Igor Serebryany
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Activists demand EU action against Poland’s LGBT free zones
Law and Justice party (PiS)
LGBTQ Rights
NGO
petition
European Commission
homophobia
October 13, 2020
by Yair Oded
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Story
Mental health: the forgotten human right
World Suicide Prevention Day
Mental health
COVID-19
September 08, 2020
by Ellen Nemitz
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Editors' Pick
Selfishness is killing us
COVID-19
Coronavirus
pandemic
LGBTIQ
Jair Bolsonaro
September 01, 2020
by Ellen Nemitz
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EU: fight the oppression of LGBTQ people in Poland
Poland
LGBTQ Rights
Change.org
petition
European Union
European Commission
European Parliament
police brutality
homophobia
August 24, 2020
by Yair Oded
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Story
Queer Palestinians speak out: “If I return, they’ll shoot me in the leg”
LGBTQ refugees
Israel
Palestinian authority
asylum seekers
August 17, 2020
by Tomer Aldubi
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Story
Islamic community praise the pride march cancellation
LGBTQ+
COVID-19
Pride Parade
August 08, 2020
by Katarina Panić
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Editors' Pick
Montenegro: LGBT celebrated and then reported hundreds of hate speech cases
LGBTQ Rights
hate speech
social media
European Union
July 18, 2020
by Katarina Panić
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Trump moves to dismantle U.S. asylum mechanism
USA
Donald Trump
immigration
asylum seekers
immigrant rights
refugees
female refugees
LGBTQ refugees
July 02, 2020
by Yair Oded
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The right to be proud
LGBTQ+
transphobia
human rights
hetero-normative
hate crimes
homosexuality
transgender
COVID-19
June 30, 2020
by Ellen Nemitz
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U.S. Supreme Court protects LGBTQ workers
LGBTQ Rights
LGBTQ+
Supreme Court
Donald Trump
USA
employment equality
Anti-racism
June 18, 2020
by Yair Oded
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Editors' Pick
Hungary: pandemics for autocracy, or what's sex got to do with the virus?
Viktor Orbán
LGBTIQ
April 11, 2020
by Katarina Panić
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LGBT-free zones in Poland
LGBTQ+
Poland
minority
April 07, 2020
by Magdalena Rojo
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Slovakia voted against corruption. What is next?
Slovakia
election
LGBTI rights
SMER
March 10, 2020
by Magdalena Rojo
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India's “murder of gender justice”
India
LGBTQ+
transgender
January 27, 2020
by Shuriah Niazi
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Another historic moment for Croatia's gay community
LGBTQ+
Croatia
human rights
January 05, 2020
by Katarina Panić
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The first gay woman leader in Latin America elected in Colombian Bogota
LGBTIQ
Bogota
Claudia López Hernández
women's rights
November 05, 2019
by Magdalena Rojo
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Right after the first-ever pride march in Bosnia a rainbow appeared
Pride Parade
Bosnia and Herzegovina
LGBTIQ
homosexuality
September 23, 2019
by Katarina Panić
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Story
How women and queer people helped topple Puerto Rico’s corrupt government
queer
Puerto Rico
corrupt
minorities
LGBTQ+
August 20, 2019
by
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The first pride march ever in Bosnia divided both society and the LGBTIQ community
LGBTIQ
Bosnia and Herzegovina
human rights
civil rights
August 09, 2019
by Katarina Panić
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Story
ICE holds vulnerable migrants in solitary confinement
detained immigrants
immigrant rights
USA
human rights
LGBTQ
May 22, 2019
by Yair Oded
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India's first HIV treatment centre and clinic for the LGBTQ
India
Humsafar Trust (HST)
LGBTQ
HIV
May 15, 2019
by Shuriah Niazi
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Story
Change.org petition pressures Oxford University to rescind honorary degree of Brunei’s leader
Brunei
LGBTQ Rights
human rights
Sharia law
May 08, 2019
by Yair Oded
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Story
Who is Chicago’s first queer black female mayor?
USA
criminal justice
police brutality
LGBTQ
Lori Lightfoot
Chicago
April 10, 2019
by Yair Oded
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Brunei passes new laws that violate human rights
LGBTQ
Brunei
women's rights
UK
April 09, 2019
by Yair Oded
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Story
Do not look away. Reflect: The Queer Genocide in Chechnya
LGBTQ Rights
Russia
Chechnya
March 16, 2019
by Lyosha Gorshkov
OPED
Lipstick and big data: how Cambridge Analytica got your identity wrong
Cambridge Analytica
human rights
Donald Trump
Brexit
LGBTQ
big data
December 04, 2018
by
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Story
American LGBTQ families are under attack
LGBTQ
USA
civil rights
August 08, 2018
by Yair Oded
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Editors' Pick
How Transgender Women Found Freedom in Call Centers
LGBTIQ
Philippines
call center
August 02, 2018
by
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Story
Brazil, when "peace" kills more than war
Marielle Franco
Rio de Janeiro
black women’s rights
LGBT
March 21, 2018
by Maria João Morais
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Kenya's first gay clinic
HIV/AIDS
LGBTQ
National Aids and STI Control Program (NASCOP)
Penal code
August 17, 2017
by Cherotich Kenei
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Story
LGBT Pride: Advances and setbacks
Gay Pride
LGBTI
Madrid
June 27, 2017
by Maria João Morais
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The Balkans – a place where being gay is not okay
Balkan
Helsinki Committee for Human Rights
LGBT
May 26, 2017
by Katarina Panić
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Story
A "playful" way to fight for LGBT rights
Latin America
LGBTQI
August 29, 2016
by Pablo Pérez Álvarez
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Story
Where Love Is Illegal
LGBT
LGBTIQ
New Zealand
Nigeria
photography
Robin Hammond
Uganda
July 04, 2016
by Vanessa Ellingham
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Story
Legislative inaction on guns leaves another 49 dead in the US
gay rights
gun violence
JGBT
LGBTQI
USA
June 15, 2016
by Vanessa Ellingham
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US schools given LGBT guidelines
bullying
Gender
LGBT
LGBTQI
USA
May 18, 2016
by Vanessa Ellingham
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Editors' Pick
Are workplaces in the United Kingdom LGBT-friendly?
LGBT
MI5
Stonewall
UK
April 11, 2016
by Federica Tedeschi
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Story
The hate to prove
Belarus
homophobia
LGBT
December 17, 2015
by Mikalai Anishchanka
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Story
Muxes - an indigenous model of sexual tolerance
discrimination
gender debate
gender eq
LGBT
Mexico
sexual tolerance
November 25, 2014
by Pablo Pérez Álvarez
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Story
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