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Mr Gay World Finale Is Here – Who Will Win?

Mr Gay New Zealand, Matt Fistonich has tasted wine, visited pre-school children, held the monkeys and looked his best at the masquerade ball to...
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Poll Shows Russian Attitudes Toward LGBT+ Community Slightly Improving

While the Russian population's attitudes towards the rainbow community remain overwhelmingly negative, a new poll has indicated that progress in tolerance and acceptance may...
Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel

Luxembourg Prime Minister Denounces Hungary’s Discriminatory LGBTQ+ Laws

Luxembourg's openly gay Prime Minister Xavier Bettel has condemned Hungary's implementation of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, explicitly targeting the Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán. Bettel comments follow...
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Jamaica Celebrates its Third Pride Despite Homosexuality Being Illegal

Held to coincide with the nations Emancipendence Week, which celebrates the ending of slavery on the island in 1832 and the nation's Independence Day, Jamaica...
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Outcry over Urban Outfitters Tapestry Resembling Gay Concentration Camp Uniform

A piece of tapestry has appeared in US clothing retailer Urban Outfitters outlets which has raised the ire of the US Anti-Defamation League. The Jewish...
Uganda Police on transgender raids

Dozens Arrested in Ugandan Transgender Crackdown

Dozens of transgender activists have been arrested by local police after taking part in a training workshop in Uganda. According to local media reports, 33...
Israeli Military

Israeli Military Lifts Ban on HIV Positive Conscriptions

The Israeli military has announced that its outright ban on HIV-positive recruits has now been lifted and will begin recruiting HIV-positive soldiers to non-combat roles in the...
Mr Gay World 2018 delegates at Knysna Elephant Park, South Africa (Gerhard Meiring Photography - Facebook)

Meet The Men of Mr. Gay World 2018

After a long week of challenges, photoshoots, interviews and social activities, the 19 Mr Gay World delegates this weekend will compete in their final...
LGBTI

Palestinian LGBTI Rights Group Under Threat From Authorities

A Palestinian LGBTI rights group is at risk of being arrested and shutdown, following local authorities claiming the group is operating contrary to the...
older lgbtq adults drug study

Older LGBTQ Adults at Higher Risk of Substance Abuse

According to a new study, middle-aged and older adults who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual have higher rates of using and abusing drugs. The...

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