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Almost half of LGBTQ+ children who turn to Childline have fears of coming out
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (439+ words) Concerns include their parents" reactions and being alienated from their friendship groups Nearly half of LGBTQ+ children contact Childline with fears of coming out and never being accepted, new data has shown. The NSPCC service delivered 2, 457 counselling sessions last year…...
Sir Ian Mc Kellen joins march against "appalling" LGBTQ+ laws in Commonwealth
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (497+ words) Sir Ian Mc Kellen launched a march against the criminalisation of LGBTQ+ people in Commonwealth countries, branding it an "appalling situation. The actor and activist joined protesters in central London to highlight laws in 29 Commonwealth countries where same-sex relationships remain…...
Hong Kong's biggest LGBTQ carnival scrapped for second year due to venue issues
1+ week, 5+ day ago (522+ words) Pink Dot HK organisers couldn't received approval from relevant authorities for proposed 14 July event Hong Kong's biggest LGBTQ carnival was cancelled for the second successive year after organisers said they had failed to get the necessary licences and lost access…...
Hungary's anti-LGBTQ rules breached law, top EU court rules
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (377+ words) Pride marches were banned under Viktor Orban's government in 2025 Hungary's outgoing government violated European law with its restrictions on LGBTQ content, which stigmatise and marginalise gay and trans people, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Tuesday. This significant…...
US state declares June "Nuclear Family Month" dropping Pride recognition
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (297+ words) The Independent US state declares June "Nuclear Family Month" dropping Pride recognition - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a resolution designating June as "Nuclear Family Month," defining the nuclear family as "one husband, one wife, and any biological, adopted, or fostered…...
Gay Muslim influencer hosts Ramadan dinner promoting acceptance, in photos
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (71+ words) The Independent A gay Muslim influencer in Berlin hosted an inclusive Ramadan dinner, gathering friends who are Muslim and Christian, queer and straight, German and immigrant, to promote acceptance across faiths and identities. No one can be "too queer" to…...
LGBTQ representation in movies falls to three-year low
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (532+ words) Only one film studio received a "good" rating when it came to onscreen LGBTQ representation Despite hitting a record high in 2022, LGBTQ representation in movies is suffering from a "frustrating and alarming" major decrease. On Wednesday (11 June), GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian…...