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Read the latest updates about LGBT issues around the world. The Advocate is an international source for developments pertaining to gay world news, politics, Prides, politicians, and rights that affect the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Learn about antigay laws, human rights violations, landmark victories, and failures of governments to protect the rights of its citizens. From Asia, to North America, to South America, to Europe, to Africa, The Advocate provides transcontinental coverage of the issues that matter to our readers.
A new book explores an ongoing conspiracy theory in Cameroon and neighboring Gabon that corrupt elites spread homosexuality through their connections to secret orders like the Freemasons.
This marks the third time Chick-fil-A has attempted to launch in the United Kingdom, after its first two locations faced massive boycotts spearheaded by the LGBTQ+ community.
Some of these cities welcome LGBTQ+ travelers while others punish same-sex sexual relations with the death penalty.
Jacktone Odhiambo was found guilty of killing 25-year-old Edwin Kiprotich Kipruto, better known as Edwin Chiloba, nearly two years after the activist's body was found discarded in a metal box.
Gangs in Sydney are luring gay men to parks to beat and rob them, and sometimes forcing them to label themselves pedophiles on social media.
She was admitted to a hospital to treat an injury.
An Italian association for LGBTQ+ Christians has announced that it will perform a pilgrimage in September, marking one of the hundreds of events in next year's Jubilee.
Government officials said the medication poses an "unacceptable safety risk," but study often referenced by British officials about the treatment has come under criticism.
The power duo also stands accused of misogyny, bullying, and intimidation by tens of former and current employees.
QueerMuzeum opened in Warsaw Friday, becoming the first LGBTQ+ museum in Poland, the first in post-communist Europe, and the fifth in the entire world.
About a dozen people were arrested and convicted of "petty hooliganism."
Photographer Jacktone Odhiambo was found guilty of killing 25-year-old Edwin Chiloba nearly two years after the activist's body was found discarded in a metal box.
Rezu fūzoku, which roughly translates to “lesbian sexual entertainment,” refers to agencies where female sex workers provide sex to female clients. And in Japan, it’s entirely legal.
A second new law bans "childfree propaganda" with 5 million ruble fines (the equivalent of $48,000).
The two bills are the latest in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.
A new independent investigation supports the athlete's claims that he was being sexually abused and blackmailed before he vanished.
Police in Melbourne said that the victims met their assailants on gay dating apps before they were “then allegedly assaulted, robbed, threatened and subjected to homophobic comments.”
The new law punishes those who travel outside the country to make surrogacy arrangements, even if they travel to places where the services are legal.
The protester shoved by an Orlando police officer in a viral clip tells The Advocate what happened at the Queers for Palestine rally, and what comes next.
The popular tourist destination is the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality.
