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The AIDs pandemic can be ended by 2030, but governments must act: report

One person dies from AIDS-related causes every minute globally, but world leaders can stop it.

31 LGBT Leaders From World History

These pharaohs, kings, queens, (and presidents!) ruled the ancient and modern worlds.

Rufus Gifford: This Gay Man Is the Face of America to World Leaders

Gifford, chief of protocol at the State Department, is the first point of contact for foreign leaders -- and "a fly on the wall for some of the most important conversations," he says.

Gay Man Rufus Gifford Confirmed as State Department Protocol Chief

The former ambassador to Denmark will be a liaison between President Biden and other world leaders.

Justin Trudeau's Apology Will Resonate Globally

The catharsis that comes from world leaders making amends for past abuses travels beyond borders. 

N.C. Church Marries Same-Sex Couple in Defiance of Doctrine

The wedding comes just weeks before Methodist leaders from around the world meet to discuss church regulations. 

Serbia Has Blocked Path for LGBTQ Parenthood After Lesbian PM Has Baby

Ana Brnabic was the first out world leader to have a child in office. Now Serbia is banning other queer people from concieving a child the same way.

World Bank Reportedly Demotes LGBT Leader

The man, formerly in charge of the international lender's LGBT employee group, claims he was retaliated against for whistle-blowing.

Luxembourg's First Guy Poses With Other World Leaders' Spouses

Gauthier Destenay, the husband of Luxembourg's Prime Minister Xavier Bettel, ate dinner and toured a museum with the wives of other NATO nation leaders. 

Donald Trump Just Challenged Pete Buttigieg's Masculinity

Trump implied at a rally that the gay presidential hopeful would not be able to hold his own with world leaders. 

The Plan to Combat Global Homophobia, From Peru to Nigeria

The Human Rights Campaign's Global Innovative Advocacy Summit is bringing together world leaders to strategize a global response to hate. 

Anglican Leader Seeks Moratorium on Gay Bishops

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams (pictured), struggling to hold together the troubled world Anglican family, urged church leaders gathered Sunday in England not to consecrate another gay bishop, saying the fellowship will be in ''grave peril'' without a moratorium.

A New LGBT Leader Is Engaging the World

The new leader of the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission takes our case to the world.

AIDS Educators, World Leaders Commemorate World AIDS Day

Monday, December 1, marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, and on the eve of Barack Obama's inauguration, AIDS educators and health professionals the world over are looking forward to a new direction and renewed dedication in fighting the world epidemic.

Justin Trudeau Is First World Leader to Appear on Drag Race

The Canadian Prime Minister will make an appearance on Canada's Drag Race: Canada Vs. the World.

U.S. Episcopal Leader Defends Church to World's Anglicans

Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori was installed as head of the U.S. church less than two years ago, inheriting a mess not of her own making. The global Anglican Communion was in an uproar over the 2003 consecration of the first openly gay Episcopal bishop, V. Gene Robinson of New Hampshire.

Finland's New Prime Minister Sanna Marin, 34, Was Raised by Two Moms

The world's youngest leader of a nation believes that LGBTQ equality is "the foundation of everything."

21 Gay Popes, Cardinals, and Assorted Catholic Leaders

Take a look at some of the queer leaders of one the world's most influential organized religions.

Anglican spiritual head to meet with U.S. Episcopals on gay issue

The spiritual leader of the world's Anglicans said Monday in Toronto he has agreed to an urgent request for a meeting with U.S. church leaders as the Anglican fellowship nears a split over the Bible and sexuality.