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Move Forward Party parliamentary members celebrate ahead of the final senatorial vote on the same sex marriage bill at the Thai Parliament in Bangkok. (Facebook)

Rainbow Revolution: Thailand Becomes Third Asian Nation to Recognise Marriage Equality

In a momentous occasion for LGBTQ+ rights in Asia, the senate in Thailand senate has overwhelmingly approved same-sex marriage legislation. The vote, passing 130...
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Indonesia Facing Backlash Following Anti-LGBTI Employment Policy

The Indonesian government is facing global condemnation after posting employment opportunities the banned LGBTI applicants. According to reports by The Jakarta Post, Indonesia's ministries of...
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...
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Homophobic Jamaican Laws Challenged in Court

Jamaica's harsh anti-gay and homophobic laws are being challenged in Jamaica's Supreme Court by a local LGBTI activist. The claim was filed by Maurice Tomlinson, challenging the...
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Court Releases LGBTIQ People Jailed in Uganda

Nineteen gay men and trans women who were arrested in a raid on an LGBTIQ shelter in Uganda in March are finally free after...
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Conversion Therapy Bill Tabled in French Parliament

A French member of parliament has tabled a bill in parliament aimed at banning conversion therapies which are on the rise in France. The bill...
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Trump To Ban Homophobic Muslims From The United States

Republican Presidential nominee, Donald Trump has announced further details on how he intends to vet Muslim immigrants coming into the United States, including a...
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African LGBTIQ Rights Conference Banned by Ghana

A conference on LGBTIQ rights has been banned by the Government of Ghana but the organisers insist that they postponed it because of the...
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Hate Crimes Against LGBT+ Community Up 36% In France

The results of a new study from France have shown that hate crimes against the french LGBT+ community have risen 36% in 2019. The figures...
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LGBTQIA Activist ‘Gay Prince’ Calls for Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage in...

LGBTQ+ activist and "gay prince" Manavendrasinh Gohil has called on the Indian government to legalise same-sex marriage in the country. Speaking at a press conference...

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