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Three men arrested in stabbing deaths of two trans women in Pakistan

The men reportedly confessed to being part of an organized crime gang targeting the local transgender community.

Italy passes even harsher ban against surrogacy, punishes seeking services abroad

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.

Thailand’s king makes history, signs marriage equality law

The popular tourist destination is the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality.

France's first lady Brigitte Macron awarded nearly $9,000 in damages after transvestigation

A French court has ordered Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey to pay Macron €8,000 (about $8,864) over claims they made in 2021 that falsely asserted the first lady is actually her brother.

Paralympian comes out as gay after medal-winning event

Dimitri Pavade said he is ready to be a leader in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

Trans sprinter Valentina Petrillo loses at Paralympics, then delivers heartfelt message to her son

“I hope my son is proud of me” the historic athlete cried following her elimination.

Dominican Republic's high court to review laws banning gay sex among police and armed forces

The Dominican Republic does not ban same-sex conduct by private individuals.

String of murders of gay men in Brazil, targeted through dating apps

At least five have been killed since March, and many more have been victims of armed robberies.

Russia is in denial about mpox because of homophobic 'traditional values'

Anna Popova, the head of a Russian consumer protection agency, claimed the country is at no risk, implying it's because of the crackdown on LGBTQ+ people.

Gay couple in South Korea receives state benefits, marking huge step towards LGBTQ+ equality

A gay couple in South Korea is the first to be granted spousal benefits from state health insurance.

Lesbian reveals the reality of being LGBTQ+ in Cameroon after president's daughter comes out

After the coming out of Brenda Biya, the president of Cameroon's daughter, one lesbian in the country opens up about being “afraid for my life every day."

Burkina Faso's military junta: 'Homosexuality will be punished by the law'

Military leaders did not reveal the extent of the ban — whether it is against LGBTQ+ identity broadly or specifically those in same-sex relationships, nor what the sentences will entail.

Japanese court allows trans woman to legally change gender without surgery

The woman successfully argued that Japan's surgery requirement for receiving a legal gender change presented her with huge financial and physical burdens.

What the heck is happening in France? Out gay PM Gabriel Attal tries to resign after far-right blowout

Gabriel Attal, the first out gay man to serve as France's Prime Minister, offered his resignation following his party's loss. President Emmanuel Macron has since rejected it.

Who is Britain’s new prime minister Keir Starmer and what's his LGBTQ+ rights record?

Here's what we know about the man who trounced the current political structure in the U.K., and delivered his political party out of the opposition for the first time in more than 10 years.

France’s Gabriel Attal warns far right 'climbing the steps of power' after stunning parliamentary election

The out prime minister urges “no single vote” for Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party in the second round of voting next week.

Georgia Parliament passes package of ‘unbearable’ anti-LGBTQ+ laws

The vote comes against the backdrop of daily protests against the government.

Bisexual student challenges Pope Francis over use of antigay slurs

The bisexual student from the Philippines said the offensive language “leads to immense pain.”

Thailand will be the first Southeast Asian country with marriage equality

The bill grants LGBTQ+ couples the same legal rights and recognition as heterosexual couples, including inheritance, adoption, and health care decision-making.

Rep. Robert Garcia calls out Peru for classifying trans, intersex & nonbinary people as mentally ill

The California Democrat, who is Peruvian American, called the move ‘discriminatory, dangerous and shameful.’

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner Nymphia Wind performs for Taiwan’s outgoing president

President Tsai Ing-wen has been instrumental for the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights in the Asian nation.