What are 'Religious Freedom' laws, and how are they used against LGBTQ+ people?
Just how far does religious freedom go? Many human rights experts believe it's already gone too far.
APRIL 2, 2025
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Martina Navratilova and J.K. Rowling are attacking the U.N. for being trans-inclusive
That moment when your anti-trans beliefs put you at odds with one of the international authorities on human rights...
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Meet the LGBTQ+ celebrities and activists TIME called the Most Influential People of 2024
From actors to activists, TIME is honoring some of the LGBTQ+ people who have changed the world.
APRIL 17, 2024
Out State Dept. official Ned Price to be deputy to U.N. ambassador
Price's "judgment and expertise will be a tremendous asset," said Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
United Nations urged to investigate Texas’ anti-LGBTQ+ legislation as ‘human rights crisis’ (exclusive)
Equality Texas, ACLU, GLAAD, and Human Rights Campaign seek global intervention in response to Texas’ systematic attack on transgender rights.
JANUARY 22, 2024
Kentucky Republican Candidate: ‘Will Not Have Transgenders' in School if Elected
GOP gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft is a former UN ambassador.
MAY 10, 2023
Hungarians protest Pride ban; Budapest mayor promises LGBTQ+ support
Thousands blocked major streets and bridges in Budapest to show their outrage.
MARCH 27, 2025
Georgia transgender woman ruthlessly stabbed to death, 26-year-old suspect arrested
37-year-old Kesaria Abramidze was murdered in her home Wednesday night, just one day after the Georgia Parliament passed a law restricting LGBTQ+ rights.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist was stabbed and left for dead in the street. Now, he recounts his escape to Canada
Steven Kabuye had been followed for sometime before two men ambushed him on his morning commute in January. Still recovering, he fled Uganda days later with bandages still on.
APRIL 5, 2024
What is International Women's Day? The history of the revolutionary holiday explained
The history of the holiday goes beyond feminism, reminding us every year of the deep ties linking gender equality and class struggle.
MARCH 8, 2024
Decriminalization of Gay Sex Boosts Global HIV Response: Report
A new study by UNDP, GNP+, and O’Neill Institute links legal reforms with improved HIV prevention and treatment, highlighting the critical role of decriminalizing same-sex relationships in public health.
DECEMBER 1, 2023
U.S. withdraws from U.N. LGBTQ+ and intersex group
The move is among numerous anti-LGBTQ+ actions by the Trump administration.
MARCH 3, 2025
The Trump U.N. vote siding with Russia throws U.S. support for democracy into the trash heap of history
Opinion: In one fell swoop, the U.S. cemented itself as a willing accomplice to tyranny, wilted into a puppet of Russia, and humiliated itself on the global stage, argues John Casey.
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
From protest to progress in the global response to HIV/AIDS
As we celebrate Pride, UNAIDS remains dedicated to championing the advocacy, treatment, and prevention of HIV and AIDS around the globe.
JUNE 27, 2024
United Nations adopts historic, first-ever resolution on rights of intersex people
The resolution denounces medically unnecessary surgeries and other forms of mistreatment.
APRIL 4, 2024
Ghana’s parliament passes bill with 3-year prison sentences for identifying as LGBTQ+
The bill also would require even tougher sentences for forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups.
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The Black-and-white dichotomy between Ronald Reagan’s birthday and Arthur Ashe’s death day
As a historical figure whose impact was profound on society, Ashe is head and shoulders above the former president, who showed cowardice on race and AIDS.
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Nikki Haley Falsely Connects Trans Athletes to Girls’ Suicide - Yet Again
The former governor made up false assertions about transgender girl athletes negatively affecting the mental health of cisgender teen girls at a CNN town hall event.
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JUNE 5, 2023