Greek Parliament Approves Same-Sex Civil Unions
Despite fierce opposition, the Greek parliament overwhelming voted to approve same-sex civil unions after ten hours of heated debate.
Despite the parliaments 193 to 56 vote,...
FDA Approves Clinical Human Trials of Possible HIV Cure
Approval for further human testing has been granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to a possible “functional cure” for the HIV virus.
The new...
Boy Scouts of America End Ban on Gay Leaders
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have made history today by voting to end its outright ban on gay scout leaders.
In June 2015, the National Committee...
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,...
Global Initiative to End Discrimination and Violence Against Transgender People
A new global initiative of $20 million dollars has been announced in a bid to end violence and discrimination against transgender people.
The Global Trans...
Mr Gay World Resigns Title
The winner of Mr Gay World 2015 Klaus Burkart has resigned.
In an open letter, Burkart has claimed that changes in his personal life mean...
Indonesian Men Guilty of Gay Sex Sentenced to 85 Lashes
Two Indonesian men have become the first to be sentenced to public caning after being caught having gay sex.
After eikon reported back in April,...
Norway Takes Progressive Step Forward In Trans Rights
A new healthcare bill which will see trans people aged 16 years and older be given the right to have their gender legally recognised has been...
Governments Attempts To Halt Homosexual Law Reform In Botswana Ruled Illegal
A ruling from Botswana's High Court has confirmed that it would be illegal for the nation's government to refuse LGBTI rights organisations to register as...
COVID-19: Polish Gay Couple Hand Out Rainbow Masks on the Streets
Rainbow masks sewn by Jakub and David, well-known gay bloggers in Poland, have contributed to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and homophobia in...
