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Controversial Australia Vote On Same-Sex Marriage Begins

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 12, 2017

A contentious postal survey on same-sex marriage began in Australia Tuesday, with ballots delivered across the vast continent ahead of an expected fractious campaign between the "yes" and "no" sides.

Australia Gay Marriage Rally Draws Record Crowd Ahead Of Postal Vote

World News | Reuters | Sunday September 10, 2017

More than 20,000 people rallied in Sydney on Sunday urging the legalization of same-sex marriage, days ahead of a contentious postal survey on the issue that has divided the country.

In Supreme Court's Right To Privacy Judgment, A Touch of Rainbow

India News | Reported by Tanima Biswas, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday August 24, 2017

A landmark Supreme Court judgment today which declared that privacy is a fundamental right of all Indians, has also brought cheer to the gay and LGBT communities. The court indicated that right to privacy is valid even in the context of Section 377 --- a law that criminalises what was once seen as unnatural sex. Right of privacy cannot be denied "e...

Love Is In The Air: India Gets Its First LGBT Radio Show

Thomson Reuters Foundation | Tuesday August 22, 2017

Mumbai: Outspoken gay rights activist Harish Iyer is used to fighting for equal rights but over the last month he has turned into a messenger of love. He is the host of “Gaydio“, the first radio show dedicated to lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) issues in the country, where homosexuality is still a taboo and gay sex can be punishe...

This Man's Response To His Boss Asking Him To Take Off Makeup Is Viral

World News | Written by Revathi Hariharan | Saturday July 15, 2017

20-year-old Scott Ayton-Laplanche from Britain said he was discriminated at his workplace for simply wearing make-up. The young man took to social media, posting his frustration on being looked at differently.

London's Tube Drivers Aren't Allowed To Say 'Ladies And Gentlemen' Anymore

World News | Amanda Erickson, The Washington Post | Friday July 14, 2017

If you've taken a ride on the London tube, you're probably familiar with the cheerful conductor announcements about delays and door openings, often premised with a jaunty, "Ladies and gentlemen."

Muslim Leader Urges Indonesians To Boycott Starbucks Over LGBT Stand

World News | Reuters | Saturday July 1, 2017

A leader of Indonesia's second largest Muslim organisation has called for a boycott of Starbucks, saying that the international coffee chain's pro-gay stand risks ruining the 'religious and cultured' core of the Southeast Asian nation.

Men Take On The Cobbles In Stilettos In Spain Gay Pride Race

World News | Reuters | Thursday June 29, 2017

Men taped stiletto-heeled shoes to their feet and raced down a narrow cobbled street in Madrid on Thursday as part of the city's Gay Pride festival, one of the world's largest LGBT pride celebrations.

Google, Microsoft Among Firms Urging US Court to Back Gay Workers

Reuters | Tuesday June 27, 2017

The companies said bias against gay employees is widespread, with more than 40 percent of gay workers reporting harassment and other forms of discrimination in various studies.

Indonesian Men Caned For Gay Sex Before Jeering Crowd

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 23, 2017

Two Indonesian men were caned Tuesday in front of a jeering crowd as a punishment for gay sex, in a first for the Muslim-majority country where there is mounting hostility towards the small LGBT community.

Prince William Honoured For Supporting LGBT Community

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 13, 2017

Prince William was honoured for supporting the LGBT-- lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender -- community and said "nobody should be bullied for their sexuality", the media reported.

Discriminating 'Bathroom Bill' Dropped By Trump Administration

World News | Reuters | Saturday April 15, 2017

The Trump administration on Friday dropped a lawsuit accusing North Carolina of discriminating against LGBT residents after the state replaced its 'bathroom bill', although a key civil liberties group vowed to keep fighting the new law in court.

TV Commercial Touches A Chord, Celebrates Transgender Mothers

Thomson Reuters Foundation | Wednesday April 12, 2017

Mumbai:  A television commercial that tells the real-life story of a transgender woman and her adopted daughter has sparked a conversation about transgender rights in India. The advertisement for Procter & Gamble’s Vicks brand is narrated by Gayatri, who was adopted as a young girl after the death of her birth mother, a sex worker, by Gauri Saw...

Protest Across Netherlands After Attack On Gay Couple

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 9, 2017

Hundreds demonstrated in Dutch cities Saturday in a show of support for gay rights after a male couple were attacked last week while walking hand-in-hand, media reported.

North Carolina Repeals 'Bathroom Bill'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 31, 2017

North Carolina on Thursday repealed a contentious law restricting transgender people's use of public bathrooms in a bid to end a year-long controversy, but LGBT rights groups warned that a substitute measure still allows for discrimination.

YouTube Reverses Some LGBT Content Restrictions After Outcry

Associated Press | Tuesday March 21, 2017

What sorts of content gets filtered out in restricted mode can vary by region, based on countries' varying community standards.

'Students Are Disturbed': Bengaluru College Sacks Gay Professor

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Monday March 13, 2017

Ashley Tellis, Associate Professor and an LGBT rights activist was sacked by a Bengaluru college citing his involvement in "anti-college activities" and for hurting the "sensitivities of undergraduate students from heterogeneous backgrounds" in his classes.

Brazil Transgender Model Valentina Sampaio 'Fighting For Better World'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 21, 2017

Valentina Sampaio, the first transgender model to make the cover of French "Vogue", will be flying the flag for the LGBT movement at Milan fashion week.

New York Protest Pushes Back Against Donald Trump, Supports Gay Rights

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 5, 2017

About 3,000 people demonstrated in New York Saturday against Donald Trump, voicing solidarity with LGBT groups, Muslims and others they fear the US president could target.

Gay Prince On Front Line Of India's War Against AIDS

Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 19, 2017

New Delhi: From setting up his own charity to hanging condoms on trees, Manvendra Singh Gohil has dedicated himself to fighting the scourge of AIDS since coming out 10 years ago as India’s first openly gay royal. A member of a royal warrior clan and heir apparent to the throne of Rajpipla in Gujarat, Mr Gohil uses his fame and status to educate t...

'We Don't Tip Black People': Waitress Gets Racist Message In US

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 10, 2017

"Great service, don't tip black people" was the racist message a white couple left for a waitress at a restaurant in the US, the latest in growing incidents of hate targeting blacks and minorities following Donald Trump's win.

HSBC's Rainbow Lion Statues In Hong Kong Slammed By Anti-Gay Groups

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 6, 2016

A pair of lions painted in rainbow stripes displayed outside HSBC's main office in Hong Kong have been slammed by anti-gay groups as activists in the city call for more progress on equal rights.

Despite Many LGBT Characters, This Verdict: TV's 'Failed Queer Women'

Bethonie Butler, The Washington Post | Friday November 4, 2016

Despite the mixed assessment, GLAAD seems optimistic about LGBTQ representation on television. "Make no mistake, there has been remarkable progress made on television over the past two decades. There is still a great amount of work to be done to ensure fair, accurate and inclusive stories," said GLAAD

Gay Man Sues Hospital For Attempting To Change His Sexuality

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 21, 2016

A gay man has filed a lawsuit against a hospital in Central China's Henan province alleging that he was forced to undergo treatment for "sexual preference disorder" at the medical facility.

Queen Elizabeth's Cousin Becomes First Royal To Come Out As Gay

World News | Reuters | Sunday September 18, 2016

Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth, has become the first member of the British royal family to come out as gay.

US Condemns Indonesian Anti-LGBT Statements

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 12, 2016

The United States criticized Indonesia on Thursday for saying there is "no room" for the gay community in the world's most populous Muslim-majority country.

Indonesia Says 'No Room' For Gay Community

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 11, 2016

Indonesia said today there was "no room" for the gay community in the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, as activists blasted officials for an unprecedented series of LGBT attacks.

Rio Olympics: Games Gaining Reputation For Being Gay-Friendly

Associated Press | Wednesday August 10, 2016

The Rio 2016 Olympic games are acquiring a reputation of being the most gay-friendly games ever in history.

Excited by Donald Trump, Gay Republicans Struggle With Rest Of GOP

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday July 22, 2016

Pro-gay Republicans have held Donald Trump up as the most supportive nominee in GOP history, but at this week's Republican National Convention, their excitement is clashing with the stark realization that their party is still pushing a very different message.

Making Grand Old Party History, Donald Trump Vows To Protect LGBTQ Community

World News | Associated Press | Friday July 22, 2016

With five letters, Donald Trump brushed off decades of Republican reluctance to voice full-throated support for gay rights - at least for a night.