Italy has made it illegal for couples to go abroad to have a baby through surrogacy. The move extends a ban on the practice inside the country to also include those who seek it out in places where it is…
Advocates battle to publish West Africa’s 1st LGBT magazine
The publication of the first magazine dedicated to West Africa’s LGBT community, originally set to hit shelves on May 12, has been delayed due to difficulties finding gay-friendly printers in the Ivory Coast. “Meleagbo” would be French-speaking West Africa’s first…
Woman sues UK school for making son participate in LGBT parade
A devout Christian mother, Mrs Izzy Montague has filed a lawsuit against her son’s school, Heavers Farm Primary School in South Norwood, London for forcing him to participate in an LGBT pride parade. The 28-year-old woman told the Central London…
Yungblud hits out at homophobia in football after Iker Casillas Tweet
Yungblud has hit out at the “deeply entrenched issue with homophobia in football” after two Spanish footballers joked about being gay. Yesterday (October 9) retired Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas took to Twitter to say “I hope you…
Lil Nas X addresses gay revelation backlash (BBC)
US rapper Lil Nas X has revealed he has experienced a backlash on social media since posting cryptic hints on Twitter that he is gay. “I’m not angry… because I understand how they want that reaction,” said the 20-year-old performer.…
Women and LGBT candidates make history in 2018 midterms (CNN)
From a pair of Native American women to a Somali refugee to the first openly gay man elected governor, the 2018 midterm elections brought a series of history-making votes that marked major accomplishments for women and LGBT candidates. Here’s a…
Bolsonaro’s victory sparks fears among Brazil’s LGBT+ community (Independent)
Jair Bolsonaro’s election as Brazilian president has sparked deep concerns within the country’s gay and trans community about a future under a leader with a history of homophobia. According to Dailymail.co.uk. In 2011, Bolsonaro told a reporter he would prefer…
‘Don’t force’ LGBT rights on Malaysia, new PM says (Guardian)
Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday said his country cannot accept LGBT rights such as same-sex marriage, dismissing them as “western” values. The blunt remarks come against a backdrop of what activists say is a growing intolerance towards the LGBT…