Lgbt

Activist Compares Robert Mugabe's Track Record On Gay Rights To Hitler's

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 7, 2019

A prominent British gay rights activist seriously injured in 2001 while trying to arrest Robert Mugabe said Friday the former Zimbabwean President had "demonised" the LGBT+ community "in a way not entirely dissimilar to Hitler."

YouTube Discriminates Against LGBT Content by Unfairly Culling It, Suit Alleges

Greg Bensinger, Reed Albergotti, The Washington Post | Friday August 16, 2019

A group of LGBT video creators is accusing YouTube of discriminating by suppressing its content.

Deepika Padukone Overwhelmed As Her Met Gala, Cannes Looks Inspire Pride Parade. See Pic

Entertainment | Tuesday July 9, 2019

"It was heartening to see them wear their vision of my Cannes and Met Gala outfits for the pride parade," said Deepika

Ikea Accused Of "LGBT Indoctrination" By Polish Bishops

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday July 7, 2019

Polish bishops on Saturday denounced Swedish furniture giant Ikea for what it called "LGBT indoctrination" after an employee was sacked for refusing to take down a homophobic comment he posted on the firm's internal website.

High Heels Race In Spain's Madrid Defies Gravity, Homophobia

World News | Reuters | Friday July 5, 2019

Dozens of men and a few women in stiletto heels raced through the centre of the Spanish capital on Thursday, defying gravity, the heat and attempts by the far-right party Vox to curtail their Gay Pride celebrations this year.

US Senator Kamala Harris Dances At Pride Parade In San Francisco

World News | ANI | Monday July 1, 2019

US Senator and presidential hopeful Kamala Harris joined the large crowd and danced at the San Francisco's Pride parade.

India's First Openly Gay Prince Celebrates WorldPride in New York

India News | ANI | Sunday June 30, 2019

India's first openly gay prince, Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, was spotted in New York on Thursday celebrating WorldPride.

Vladimir Putin Says "Genius Musician" Elton John Mistaken On Russia LGBT Rights

World News | Reuters | Sunday June 30, 2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Elton John was "mistaken" about LGBT rights in Russia, while praising the British singer as a musical genius.

"Absolutely Fine By Me" If Children Came Out As Gay: Prince William

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 26, 2019

Britain's Prince William said Wednesday it would be "fine by me" if his children came out as homosexual, but worried about the pressures it could place on them.

US Embassies In Delhi, Chennai Show Pride Flags Despite Washington's Note

India News | Carol Morello, The Washington Post | Sunday June 9, 2019

Since the State Department began rejecting all embassy requests to hoist rainbow flags outside the mission buildings during Gay Pride Month this year, some U.S. diplomats have been finding ways to defy, or at least get around, the new policy.

"Stain On Reputation": Bhutan Repeals Law Criminalising Homosexuality

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 8, 2019

Bhutan's LGBT community celebrated Saturday after the tiny Himalayan kingdom's parliament became the world's latest to decriminalise homosexuality.

"Not Here For Decoration": Thai Transgender Parliamentarians Make History

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 6, 2019

Smiling broadly, Tanwarin triumphantly cast her vote for prime minister as the first transgender MPs enter parliament in Thailand, where tolerance for the LGBT community is not matched by understanding or opportunity in public life.

Google Artist's Doodle Celebrates Pride History And A Personal Journey

World News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Tuesday June 4, 2019

Google Doodle On Pride Month: Today's Google Doodle commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the celebration and acceptance of gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual identities.

From LGBT Rights To Environment, Mumbai Looks At Wider Election Issues

Mumbai News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Sunday April 21, 2019

Mumbai is living up to its image of a progressive city by making issues like environment and LGBT rights a part of the election campaign. This weekend saw several events where citizens participated and sent a strong message to the leaders running political campaigns.

Gay, Transgender Detainees Allege Abuse At US Border Detention Centre

World News | Robert Moore, The Washington Post | Tuesday March 26, 2019

Gay and transgender people held at a large Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in New Mexico have faced physical and verbal abuse and were placed in solitary confinement after complaining about it, according to a complaint civil rights groups sent to the US agency Monday.