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Kansas Waiter Turns Hate into Hope: Fundraiser Launched After Homophobic Incident

A gay waiter in Kansas was left gobsmacked after a customer scrawled a homophobic slur on a receipt instead of leaving a tip, but...

Vietnam Hailed As Leader In Southeast Asia Allowing Same-sex Marriage

Same-sex couples in Vietnam have already begun planning wedding ceremonies after a law came into force on New Year’s Day removing legal prohibition on...

Debate Begins On Same-Sex Laws In Vatican Dominated Italy

Italy's parliament will today start the debate on legislation to grant legal recognition to "civil unions", a major step for a country where the...
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Nigeria | Policeman Beaten Following Gay Allegations

A police constable in Nigeria is reported to have been stripped naked and severely beaten by a group of youths following allegations that he...
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Switzerland Makes Public Expressions of Homophobia Illegal

The European nation of Switzerland has voted in favour of a new law that makes any public expressions of homophobia illegal. Under the new provision,...

Malaysian Government Believes “LGBTI Rights at Odds with Islam”

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak, believes that LGBTI rights are at odds with Islam, and therefore his government will not protect or support them. The comments were...
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Report Finds Rainbow Community Becoming Targets During Coronavirus Pandemic

Governments around the world are being urged by UNAIDS to stop the targeting of the rainbow community amid the coronavirus pandemic. UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie...
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Thousands March In New Delhi Calling For Same-Sex Marriage In India

Thousands have turned out in protest of India’s same-sex marriage rights, calling on the nation’s government to move forward and recognise same-sex marriage. Over 2,000...
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Ireland Says Yes

Ireland voters have overwhelmingly secured same-sex marriage in their country after the marriage equality referendum was passed on the weekend. More than 1.2 million people...
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Poll Shows Overwhelming LGBT Support for Clinton Over Trump and Debates...

As the US election heads into the first Presidential debate this week, a new poll has been released showing LGBT voters are still more...

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