Dutch men responsible for homophobic attacks police figures reveal
A new system for reporting hate crimes in The Netherlands has found that the vast majority of homophobic attacks are carried out by native Dutch men.
MEP calls for EU strategy on HIV ahead of World AIDS Day
Across the world people will mark World AIDS Day on December 1st, its 20th anniversary.
US braces itself for Day Without A Gay protest against marriage discrimination
The passing of a ballot measures banning gay marriage in California, Florida and Arizona earlier this month has led to a new surge in activism across the US, sometimes referred to as Stonewall 2.0.
Unions call for an end to discrimination on Transgender Day of Remembrance
The 9th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance has been marked in the UK by the Trades Union Congress with a call on employers to stop discriminating against people on the grounds of gender identity.
California Supreme Court grants review of challenges to gay marriage ban
The California Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case filed by supporters of gay marriage challenging the validity of Proposition 8.
President-elect Obama promises to back gay rights legislation
The next President of the United States has published a comprehensive list of action he will take on gay rights.
Sweden removes transvestism and other 'sexual behaviours' from list of diseases
The National Board of Health and Welfare in Sweden has decided to remove a range of 'sexual behaviours' from the official disease registry.
Indian police accused of "social cleansing" after another attack on trans community
Police in Bangalore reportedly forced about 100 transgender people from their homes last week, the latest in a pattern of harassment.
Video: LGBT families defend their rights online as part of Stonewall 2.0
A new campaign that showcases the reality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans families has been launched in the US.
Gay in the UK vlogs debut on US entertainment site AfterElton.com
The first vlog from Britain has appeared on US gay website AfterElton.com. Gay In The UK was posted on the American LGBT entertainment site last week.
Transgender Day of Remembrance will be marked with services and hope
The 9th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance will be marked across the UK on Sunday. There will be a ceremony at Dragon Hall in London's Covent Garden.
The Simpsons outs macho character as gay in latest show
Long-running TV comedy show The Simpsons has revealed that the character of Duffman is gay. The revelation comes in the latest episode of the programme, now in its 20th series.
Stars back gay-bashing campaign for "traditional love" in Ukraine
Pop stars and footballers are among the celebrities in Ukraine backing a new campaign that promotes "traditional love."
New report on Ireland's gays reveals isolation and discrimination
A new study of the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in the West of Ireland has found that nearly 70% of them have suffered some form of discrimination.
Slavic Gay Pride will unite Belarusian and Russian activists
Gay rights groups in Belarus and Russia have agreed to hold an annual Slavic Pride event. Organisers said there is good reason for Russian and Belarusian gays and lesbians to work together.
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