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Caleb Gardiner

Vancouver Man Faces Legal Homophobic Discrimination When Seeking Accommodation

Questions are being raised about Canada's human rights following a Vancouver local being left shocked and concerned following a run-in with a homophobic landlord...
Yoweri Museveni

Uganda’s President Refuses to Sign Controversial Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has refused to sign a controversial new bill against homosexuality that includes the death penalty in some cases - instead,...
Nigerian Bolu Okupe (Instagram)

Homophobic Nigerian Political Advisor Erupts After Son Publicly Comes Out as...

The son of a former Nigerian presidential advisor who is vehemently opposed to homosexuality has come out as gay on social media and Dad...
Claudia López Mayor of Bogota colombia

History Made as Colombian City Elects First Woman and Lesbian Mayor

Capital City of Colombia, Bogotá has made history in becoming the first city in the nation to elect a female and lesbian mayor. Claudia López,...

Eurovision 2019 Tel Aviv – Gay Nation’s First Semi-Final Preview

Tel Aviv will host the 2019 edition of Eurovision in just under three weeks time. To get you in the mood and up to...
Auckland and Brisbane Shortlisted for gay games

Auckland and Brisbane Shortlisted for 2026 Gay Games

Auckland and Brisbane have been shortlisted to become the host of the 2026 Gay Games along with six other cities. The Federation of Gay Games...
Netta winning for Israel at Eurovision 2018

Jerusalem May Loose Chance to Host Eurovision 2019 Due to Religion...

It was a triumph for Israel's Netta at the Eurovision final in Portugal when she won and excitedly claimed "Next time in Jerusalem". But it...
LGBTQ + demonstration in Windhoek Namibia, on May 20. Photo Instagram / Equal Namibia

Namibia to End Outdated Gay Sex Ban

The justice minister of Namibia says a colonial-era law that criminalises gay sex between men could soon be scrapped calling the legislation “outdated and...
Homophobic Slur at Rio Olympics

Homophobic Slur Used At Rio Olympics

A homophobic Portuguese slur is reportedly being shouted at LGBTI athletes while they compete and represent their nations at the Rio Olympics. The slur, Portuguese...
Press Freedom in Indonesia

Indonesia Considers Ban on LGBTQ+ Content and Investigative Journalism

The Government of Indonesia is proposing a media bill that raises serious concerns about freedom of expression. The bill, if passed, would ban "LGBT...

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