19+ hour, 22+ min ago  (620+ words) Sri Lankan authorities have withdrawn official backing for an LGBTQ+ tourism initiative following criticism from religious leaders and conservative groups. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) had previously endorsed a proposal from Equal Ground, an LGBT+ advocacy organisation, to…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (343+ words) Three-time U.S. figure skating champion Amber Glenn isn't just chasing Olympic gold " she's using her first appearance at the Milano Cortina Games to speak out against injustice and uplift her community. The 26-year-old made history this year as the first openly…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (580+ words) Young men born in the 2000s are significantly less supportive of LGBTQ+ rights than their female counterparts and men from previous generations, according to new research from the US-based Pew Research Centre. The 2024 data, included in a December report from the…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (510+ words) A South Carolina Republican lawmaker who repeatedly accused drag queens and transgender people of endangering children has been sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison for distributing child sex abuse material (CSAM). RJ May, 39, pleaded guilty to five federal counts and…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (553+ words) A new study has found that Uganda's harsh anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, particularly the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act, is undermining efforts to combat HIV, especially among young people and marginalised communities. Known internationally as the "Kill the Gays" law, the Anti-Homosexuality Act imposes severe…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (354+ words) The lower house of Kazakhstan's parliament initially passed the legislation in November 2025. It was then approved by the Senate on 18 December before being signed by Tokayev. Ahead of the bill's final passage, a coalition of seven major international rights groups…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (498+ words) In a significant setback for LGBTQ+ student protections, a federal court ruling in the United States has concluded that teachers may disclose students" gender identity to their parents, even without the student"s consent. On 22 December, US District Judge Roger…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1029+ words) 2025 was a wild ride for LGBTQ+ television'one that brought heartbreak and triumph in equal measure. Several promising shows (Boots, Clean Slate, Mid'Century Modern) were heartbreakingly cancelled after just one season, despite critical praise and loyal audiences. On the flip side,…...