Hope is thin as LGBT+ activists join Belarus protests for change

LGBT+ activists have joined mass protests for democracy in Belarus, but concede hope of reform for them is likely far away

Ambassadors to Poland call for 'environment of tolerance' for LGBT+ people

As international concerns grow over LGBT+ rights, diplomats urge Warsaw to help foster an inclusive climate

Japan Airlines ditches 'ladies and gentlemen' for gender-neutral greetings

Air Canada and European low-cost carrier EasyJet are among other airlines opting for more inclusive language

Drag queens to grace Vogue magazine cover in Brazil

Grammy-nominated singer Pabllo Vittar and rapper Gloria Groove will each appear on separate covers of Vogue Brasil's issue entitled "Eleganza Extravaganza"

Racism in LGBT+ community made British Muslim writer wish he was straight

In his new memoir, Mohsin Zaidi tells the story of growing up gay in a devout Shi'ite family and his struggles to come to terms with his sexuality

Transgender people still criminalised in 13 U.N. member states, report finds

Nigeria, Oman and Lebanon are among the nations with explicit anti-trans laws

UK authors sign letter in support of trans people after J.K. Rowling furore

Jeanette Winterson and Malorie Blackman were among authors that signed a letter supporting transgender people

Gay, lesbian, bisexual Americans at higher risk for migraines - study

Lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans are 58% more likely to experience migraines, a new study found

Arts figures defend J.K. Rowling in transgender rights row

Well-known writers, actors and journalists denounce 'onslaught of abuse' directed at 'Harry Potter' author

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Poland government heads further to the right in new lineup

Poland's new education minister could be Przemyslaw Czarnek, a Catholic lecturer who has said gay people aren't equal to others

World's first patient cured of HIV dies after cancer returns

Timothy Ray Brown, the first person known to have been cured of HIV when he had a unique type of bone marrow transplant, has died

Australian sports set guidelines for inclusion of trans athletes

Australian sports federations for rugby union, tennis and Australian Rules football have set guidelines aimed at including transgender athletes

OPINION: 'Berlin Patient' Timothy Ray Brown was an HIV hero

Timothy Ray Brown was the first person known to be cured of HIV and his public campaigning brought hope to millions living with the virus

OPINION: Why people don’t report cases of LGBT+ sexual assault

Domestic violence is rampant in the LGBT+ community and it is being swept under the rug

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