The Russian LGBT Network, a vital support system for queer people across the country for years, has ceased all operations after being designated an 'extremist' organization by the state, citing unavoidable risks to its community.
Read moreProminent Turkish singer Mabel Matiz is once again being investigated by authorities for 'obscenity,' this time over a music video that subtly alludes to a queer love story.
Read moreA popular bar in San Francisco's Castro district is removing its controversial ID scanning and facial recognition system following significant community backlash over data collection and surveillance in a queer space.
Read moreJuju Nadeau, a 21-year-old transgender woman, was killed in a stabbing attack in Portland, Maine. Friends and family remember her as a vibrant and loving person who brought people together.
Read moreAmerican college volleyball player Jordan Lucas, who became a community icon after a commentator's homophobic remarks, is transferring to a New York university for his final season.
Read moreThe son of Lauren Boebert, a US congresswoman who has frequently accused LGBTQ+ people of 'grooming' children, has been arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Read moreA court in Senegal has dismissed charges against 28 of 99 men arrested for 'unnatural acts,' but their release is on hold after a prosecutor's appeal. Seventy-one other men remain in detention, facing severe charges.
Read moreTurkish authorities have arrested seven people following a raid on a gay bar in Ankara, citing violations of 'public morality' as the justification. The event is the latest in an escalating series of actions against the country's LGBTQ+ community.
Read moreTwo students at a Nigerian university have had their education abruptly ended after being expelled for an alleged same-sex relationship, a stark reminder of the country's severe anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
Read moreFor the third year in a row, LGBTQ representation in major studio films has dropped. GLAAD's new "Where We Are in Film" study counted zero transgender characters across 225 releases in 2025 — and warns that studios are "leaving money on the table."
Read moreA new report from the advocacy group Glisten paints a stark picture of school life for LGBTQ+ youth in the United States, with two-thirds reporting they feel unsafe due to their identity. The findings highlight widespread harassment and discrimination, particularly affecting transgender and BIPOC students.
Read moreA new penal code criminalising homosexuality in Niger has led to the arrest of at least 40 people, forcing the community into hiding and cutting off vital access to HIV prevention and treatment services.
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