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Same-sex couples in Thailand can get married when equality law takes effect in January
Same-sex couples in Thailand can get married when equality law takes effect in January
Published on Sep 25, 2024 06:35 AM IST
AP |
Resources are out there for LGBTQ travelers looking to stay safe
Resources are out there for LGBTQ travelers looking to stay safe
Published on Sep 06, 2024 07:25 PM IST
AP |
Harris VP Walz's ‘Tampon Tim’ nickname explained
Republicans may have launched the #TamponTim chain to mock the Minnesota Governor, but the Left ultimately embraced it. Here's why.
Published on Sep 06, 2024 06:05 AM IST
Russian artist released in swap builds a new life in Germany, now free to marry her partner
Russian artist released in swap builds a new life in Germany, now free to marry her partner
Published on Aug 13, 2024 01:56 PM IST
AP |
At the most gender equal Olympics, women to watch
The most gender equal Olympics gets going in Paris five days from now. Not every woman will return home with a medal, but some through sheer grit are winners.
Published on Jul 21, 2024 08:15 AM IST
South Korea's top court upholds landmark ruling over same-sex spousal state benefits
SOUTHKOREA-LGBT/ (UPDATE 2, PIX, TV):UPDATE 2-South Korea's top court upholds landmark ruling over same-sex spousal state benefits
Published on Jul 18, 2024 12:12 PM IST
Reuters |
Melania Trump raises $1.4m in GOP fundraiser at NYC Trump Tower penthouse
For the lavish event, Melania sported a $4,000 red Valentino dress and paired it with white floral heels by Christian Louboutin
Published on Jul 10, 2024 06:10 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
LGBTQ Pride Month is starting to show its colors around the world. What to know
LGBTQ Pride Month is starting to show its colors around the world. What to know
Published on Jun 01, 2024 09:50 AM IST
AP |
Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment fails in acrimonious end to legislative session
Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment fails in acrimonious end to legislative session
Updated on May 21, 2024 01:55 AM IST
AP |
US issues worldwide alert amid threat of violence against LGBT community
US said it is aware of increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQ people and events.
Updated on May 18, 2024 02:51 AM IST
Reuters |
Taiwan drag queens bring their glamour to presidential office celebrating RuPaul win
TAIWAN-LGBT/ (TV, PIX):Taiwan drag queens bring their glamour to presidential office celebrating RuPaul win
Published on May 15, 2024 10:09 AM IST
Reuters |
Thailand parliament passes bill giving nod to same-sex marriage
The bill sailed through on 399 to 10 votes in the lower house, although it must still be approved by the Senate
Published on Mar 27, 2024 05:46 PM IST
AFP |
LGBTQ+ rights will test the resolve of politicians
Sections of democratic forces who understand the political and sociological meaning of LGBTQ+ rights were also expecting a forward-looking stance from the SC
Published on Oct 19, 2023 10:00 PM IST
Holding back on marriage equality
Supreme Court’s refusal to accord even limited recognition to queer couples and leave it instead to executive fiat is disappointing
Published on Oct 17, 2023 10:17 PM IST
HT Editorial
US Black queer activists demand recognition in Civil Rights movements
Black LGBTQ+ political representation has increased by 186% since 2019, but the erasure of their contributions persists.
Published on Oct 16, 2023 08:01 AM IST
Humans of Thimphu: An archive of portraits, one story at a time
Street photographer Tandin Phurba talks about building an archive of the hopes and dreams, struggles and triumphs of the people of Bhutan
Published on Oct 04, 2023 10:41 PM IST
Shireen Quadri
DeSantis faces firestorm for defending LGBTQ+ attack ad: A risky political move?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faces backlash after defending a video criticizing Trump's LGBTQ+ support.
Published on Jul 06, 2023 10:07 PM IST
Transgender woman applies to compete in Miss Venezuela pageant
Sofia Salomon, an influencer and an Instagram model has applied to take part in this year's Miss Venezuela contest.
Published on Jul 02, 2023 11:42 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Nisha Anand
New Yorkers react to US Supreme Court’s ruling against LGBTQ+ rights
The Supreme Court's decision in favor of Lorie Smith ruined the pride month’s festive mood of New Yorkers.
Published on Jul 02, 2023 12:26 AM IST
Harshita Bhati
Nepal SC's order to register same-sex couples is thanks to 15-yr-old judgment
Sunil Babu Pant, South Asia's first openly gay lawmaker, recounts the path to equal rights and explains why marriage registration for LGBTI couples is a big win
Published on Jun 30, 2023 02:02 PM IST
Dhamini Ratnam
Austria foils pride parade attack plot, 3 ‘Islamic State sympathisers’ arrested
The men aged 14, 17 and 20 and suspected of being Islamic State (IS) sympathisers were held ahead of the parade, the government said.
Published on Jun 18, 2023 04:49 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Nisha Anand
Swiss museum exhibits old photographs of men in love spanning from 1850-1950
A portion of the collection is being put on display for the first time at Geneva's Musee Rath, which hosts Musee d'Art et d'Histoire's temporary exhibitions.
Published on Jun 12, 2023 04:11 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Geneva
These are our kids: Biden condemns wave of legislations restricting LGBTQ rights
Biden also described new initiatives the administration announced earlier Thursday to protect LGBTQ communities from attack.
Updated on Jun 09, 2023 04:59 AM IST
AP |
LGBTQ+ acceptance on the rise in the US, survey says
The findings of a recent Ipsos poll, indicating that 9% of adults worldwide identify as LGBTQ.
Published on Jun 03, 2023 05:00 PM IST
Jerusalem Pride parade defies Israel's far-right government's opposition
The march in the conservative city is always tense and tightly secured by police, and has been wracked by violence in the past.
Published on Jun 02, 2023 12:45 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Nisha Anand
Russian lawmakers propose ban on gender-affirming surgery
The proposed legislation would also ban legal name and gender changes in public records and official documents.
Published on May 31, 2023 03:08 AM IST
AP |
‘Not allowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional,' rules Japan's lower court
The ruling by the Nagoya District Court in central Japan was the second of four that found Japan's ban against same-sex marriage was unconstitutional.
Published on May 30, 2023 12:13 PM IST
Reuters |
Justin Trudeau slams Italy PM over LGBTQ rights. Her response: Don't mansplain
G7 Summit: Giorgia Meloni accused the Canadian prime minister of being a "victim of fake news".
Published on May 22, 2023 08:51 AM IST
Kim Petras makes history as first Transgender cover model for Sports Illustrated
Grammy Award winner German singer-songwriter Kim Petras becomes the first transgender cover model for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
Published on May 17, 2023 01:13 PM IST
Taiwan expands adoption rights for same-sex couples
Taiwan is at the vanguard of Asia's burgeoning LGBTQ rights movement, becoming the first place in the region to legalise marriage equality in 2019.
Published on May 16, 2023 11:35 AM IST
AFP |