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Francis Kean Fiji Rugby

Fiji Rugby Chairman Resigns Over Homophobic Comments

Fiji Rugby Union chairman Francis Kean has stepped down from the World Rugby Council and withdrawn his nomination for the body's Executive Committee after...

‘Coming Out’ Ban to be Voted on by Russian Parliament

Russia's Parliament next week will vote on a bill that would ban men from coming out as gay. The Russian News Service is reporting that...
Panama trans containment

COVID-19: Trans People Pay For Gender Containment

Several Latin American countries are legislating gender-specific days out of lockdown, leaving trans people at the mercy of local police and in some cases...
Mr Gay Germany Tony Eberhardt - Picture: Chris Sewald via Facebook

Mr Gay Germany Out of World Finals Due to Health Reasons

The Mr Gay World competition has been dealt a blow only a month to the finals in Malta, with the new Mr Gay Germany...

Saudi Arabia Objects to Inclusion of LGBTI Rights in UN Development...

Saudi Arabia has objected to the inclusion of LGBTI rights in the United Nations Development Agenda, with Saudi Foreign Minister, Adel Al-Jubeir saying that the United...
Mauritius

Youth Challenging Court To Legalise Homosexuality in Mauritius

In a bid to make homosexuality legal in their homeland of Mauritius, four young activists have approached the nation's Supreme Court and challenge the...
Kayla Kenney Christian School

Teen Expelled From School For Rainbow Birthday Cake in Kentucky USA

A Kentucky teenager has been thrown out of her Christian school after celebrating her birthday with a rainbow cake and wearing a rainbow top. According...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Truedeau at Vancouver Pride March (Instagram)

Gay Syrian Refugee Joins PM Justin Trudeau in Vancouver Pride Parade

A gay Syrian refugee was the grand marshal and he was joined by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the annual Vancouver Pride Parade...
Mr. gay New Zealand - Matt Fistonich

Matt Fistonich Not Re-Applying for Mr Gay New Zealand

Matt Fistonich, who is the current Mr Gay New Zealand, says that he will not be re-applying for the competition which is due to be...
Syrians

LGBT+ Syrians Facing Extreme Oppression From Both Government And ISIS

A disturbing report has highlighted the widespread oppression and discrimination faced by LGBT+ Syrians at the hands of both the government and ISIS. Interviewing 40+...

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