Mar 17, 2024, at 07:53 pm
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who is the country's first openly gay female parliamentarian, on Sunday (March 17, 2024) announced she has married her partner Sophie Allouache.
South Korea: Court upholds ban on same-sex relationship in military
Oct 28, 2023, at 12:41 am
A South Korean court has upheld a ban on same-sex relationships in the country's military, media reports said.
Canada issues advisory for LGBTQ residents who are planning US visit
Sep 02, 2023, at 08:37 pm
The Canadian government has issued a warning to its LGBTQ citizens who are planning to visit the USA, citing new laws in several states.
Poland: Thousands march for LGBT rights
Jun 18, 2023, at 08:00 pm
Warsaw: Tens of thousands of people marched in Warsaw's Pride parade to demand equality for LGBT people ahead of Polish elections, media reports said.
Survey finds about 9 percent of adults in 30 countries identify themselves as LGBTQ
Jun 03, 2023, at 03:01 pm
About 9 percent of adults in 30 countries identify themselves as LGBT+, as per a survey conducted by Ipsos.
Ugandan Parliament passes bill which criminalizes identifying as LGBTQ
Mar 22, 2023, at 02:12 pm
Kampala: The Ugandan Parliament has passed a bill that would criminalise people who identify themselves as LGBTQ+, among other things, media reports said.
Dec 10, 2022, at 03:08 pm
American journalist Grant Wahl, who was detained in Qatar for wearing a rainbow shirt in support of the LGBTQ community, has died while covering a match of the showpiece tournament, his brother confirmed.
Life is hard for LGBTQ community in Pakistan amid COVID-19 pandemic
May 17, 2021, at 10:44 pm
The life of a person belonging to the LGBTQ community is becoming difficult in Pakistan amid COVID-19 pandemic spread in the Islamic country.
Ex-VP at Goldman Sachs says he faced bias for being gay, was fired for complaining
Jun 05, 2019, at 10:00 pm
New York, June 5 (IBNS) A former vice president has sued the Goldman Sachs Group alleging the bank discriminated against him for being gay and fired him after he complained about it.
Taiwan creates history by legalising same-sex marriage
May 17, 2019, at 03:47 pm
Taipei, May 17 (IBNS): After voting on Friday, Taiwan Parliament has legalised same-sex marriage in the nation. It is the first Asian nation's parliament to make such a move.
The Netherlands issues its first gender neutral passport
Oct 27, 2018, at 01:03 pm
Amsterdam, Oct 27 (IBNS): Last week, The Netherlands created history after issuing its first ever gender neutral passport.
LGBTQ comic hero Batwoman to get telly series in USA
Jul 18, 2018, at 01:16 pm
New York, July 18 (IBNS): US network The CW will air a TV adaptation of Batwoman, a lesbian comic super hero, who hails from the fictional city of Gotham.
Trump slams restaurant which asked Sarah Sanders to leave
Jun 26, 2018, at 12:48 pm
Washington, June 26 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday attacked the restaurant which recently asked White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders to leave because she worked and spoke for him.
Australia: Same sex marriage vote could hit a bump. Here's why:
Sep 05, 2017, at 04:04 pm
Sydney, Sep 5 (IBNS): Come Sep 12, Australians will take part in a vote to decide whether to legalise same sex marriages or not, but that could all come to an abrupt end.
Toronto campaigns to raise awareness about transgender and non-binary coloured people
Jun 21, 2017, at 08:03 pm
Toronto, June 21 (IBNS): The City of Toronto (comprising Toronto and its adjoining cities) has launched a public awareness campaign about transgender and non-binary coloured people, recently, in collaboration with the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP), according to media reports.
LGBTQ flag creator Gilbert Baker dies, aged 65
Apr 01, 2017, at 05:49 pm
New York City, Apr 1 (IBNS): Gilbert Baker, creator of the Rainbow flag, the symbol of the LGBTQ community, has died, reports said.
Obama honours LGBT movement, designates Stonewall National Monument
Jun 25, 2016, at 05:18 pm
Washington, Jun 25 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Friday honoured the LGBT movement by designating the Stonewall National Monument, the newest monument in the US and the first after the LGBT community.