India trans community calls to block bill fearing it leaves them at risk

Trans people say a bill that aims to counter widespread anti-trans discrimination would leave them even more vulnerable

Mexican firms growing more LGBT+ friendly, rights group says

The number of Mexican companies with LGBT+ friendly work policies nearly doubled in the past year

Lesbian couple attacked on London bus over sexual orientation, judge rules

The victims said the group had tried to force them to kiss each other and made references to sex acts

U.S. faces protests from Zambia after criticising 15-years jail for gay sex

Zambia's President said local culture prohibited homosexuality and that he would not repeal the law against gay sex

Church of England steps into Britain's sex education battle

New government guidelines that require sex, health and relationship education in schools to comply with the Equality Act come into effect from September 2020

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Police investigating alleged homophobic chanting by West Ham fans

Official LGBT+ supporters' groups of West Ham and Chelsea said they had witnessed discriminatory chanting directed towards Chelsea fans

Freestyle skier Kenworthy eyes Team GB spot for 2022 Games

The openly gay freestyle skier said he hoped to be an inspiration to the next generation of LGBT+ athletes

Folau settles unfair dismissal case with Rugby Australia

The former Australian fullback said he was vindicated and called on the government to protect freedom of religion

Australian Open to honour Margaret Court after same-sex marriage dispute

Tennis Australia reiterated its disagreement with Margaret Court's personal opposition to same-sex marriage

OPINION: Sex is free of fear thanks to PrEP

Hugo Greenhalgh

PrEP for me means far more than a means to combat the transmission of HIV - it will ease the burden of trauma for the next generation

OPINION: Helping LGBT+ homeless young people means addressing their specific needs

Natasha Kennedy and Matt Horwood

As many British adults still feel uncomfortable raising LGBT+ children, they are at higher risk of homelessness

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