LGBTQ Rights

It's part of a bigger effort to undo the ex-president's transphobic and regressive policies.
The Queen of Pop said she was ordered to pay up after comments she made at a 2012 concert in St. Petersburg, but she opted not to do so.
Nadim Uddin grew up in Bangladesh, but realising he was gay, felt that he couldn’t lead the life he wanted in the country. He came to Britain to study, finding a society that let him express himself and be who he wanted to be, leading to him seeking asylum to live the life he never felt possible.
Millions of Brazilians pushed back against the homophobic policies of right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro at the first Pride parade since his election.
Nenookaasi Ogichidaa creates space for Black and Indigenous communities through art.
Sintu Bagui's journey from the factory floor to a seat on the court.
Mayor Sadiq Khan visited London’s first LGBTQ+ homeless shelter. The temporary space has been set up by queer charity Outside Project in a disused fire station in Clerkenwell. Research shows LGBTQ+ people are at a greater risk of both rough sleeping and homelessness.
Sir Elton John and George Clooney are among stars who have spoken out against the laws.