Thailand Approves Landmark LGBTQ Marriage Equality Bill
Thailand has passed a landmark bill legalizing same-sex marriage, being the first Southeast Asian country to do so. According to…
Celebrating Women’s History Month By Remembering LGBTQ+ Trailblazers And Allies
March is Women’s History Month and many women throughout history have paved the way for today’s LGBTQ+ community. Whether members…
Pope Francis Denounces ‘Hypocrisy’ Of Those Who Criticize LGBTQ Blessings
After receiving backlash for his historical decision to let the Catholic church bless same-sex marriages, Pope Francis is denouncing the…
Pride March Returns to Mumbai
The Mumbai Pride march took place on February 3 to raise awareness for queer rights in India. The parade highlighted…
Where Caribbean Countries Stand On LGBTQ+ Rights
The Caribbean is known as a tropical paradise and plays host to sunny vacations for tourists year-round, but are countries…
Greece Moves Forward To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Following the footsteps of other progressive countries around the world, Greece is looking to move forward with the legalization of…
Do Lesbian Women Make More Money Than Straight Women?
Studies have shown lesbian women make around 9% more than straight women. And in the U.S. the disparity is even…
2023 Wins For Global LGBTQ+ Rights
This year has been challenging for LGBTQ+ people around the world, but some countries have been making slow progress for…
Thailand Approves Amendment to Recognize Same-Sex Marriage
Thailand has taken another stride toward LGBTQ+ equality after the country’s Cabinet approved an amendment to its civil code to…
Church of England to Bless Same-Sex Marriages
The Church of England has agreed to bless same-sex marriages after a narrow vote by the organization’s ruling body, the…
Nine LGBTQ+ Candidates Win State Legislature Seats in Virginia
All nine LGBTQ+ candidates backed by the Victory Fund won state legislature seats in Virginia according the organization. One victorious…
India’s Supreme Court Declines to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
India’s Supreme Court declined the legalization of same-sex marriages last week disappointing millions of LGBTQ+ Indian citizens. A ruling from…
Italian Government Targets LGBTQ Families, Again
Italian authorities are preparing to pass a bill that will prevent LGBTQ+ families from seeking childbirth by surrogacy abroad. Surrogacy…
Bulgaria Ordered to Recognize Same-Sex Relationships
Last week, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Bulgaria would be required to recognize same-sex relationships in national…
Celebrate Pride in Taiwan!
Taiwan’s biggest LGBTQ+ event, Taiwan Pride, is the place to celebrate this October. As one of the most progressive countries…
Poland’s ‘LGBT-Free Zones’ Face Pressure From EU To Be Abolished
Designated “LGBTQ+ free zones” created by Poland’s conservative communities could be abolished under pressure from the European Union. LGBT-free zones…
Nepal Supreme Court Orders Country to Recognize Same-Sex Marriage
The Supreme Court in Nepal issued an interim order last week that allows registration of same-sex marriages, symbolizing a big…
Estonia Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Estonia has become the first country in the Baltics to legalize same-sex marriage after they approved a bill on Tuesday…
Archbishop of Canterbury Urges Ugandan Church to Reject Anti-Gay Law
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken out against the recent passage of an inhumane Ugandan law banning homosexuality. Justin Welby,…
Taiwan Grants Same-Sex Couples the Right to Adoption
Taiwan has asserted its status as one of Asia’s most progressive countries after granting same-sex couples the right to adopt…
Gay Couples In India Begin Legal Battle for Marriage Equality
This March, India’s highest court will prepare to hear arguments on whether to legalize same-sex marriage. There are no laws…
Indonesia Passes Code That Bans Sex Outside of Marriage. Tourists Beware!
Lawmakers in Indonesia passed a new criminal code this Tuesday that criminalizes sex outside of marriage. Punishment for violations of…
Mexico’s Most Populus State Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Edomex, the most populus state in the country of Mexico legalized same-sex marriage last Tuesday with a vote by its…
Cuba Votes to Allow Same-Sex Marriage
In an historic vote, the people of Cuba have voted to allow same-sex marriage. The meausure was approved by 66.9%…
Chile Legalizes Gay Marriage!
Chile has just become the 31st country to legalize same-sex marriage, enabling its 18 million residents to love freely. The…
Switzerland Approves Bill to Allow Same-Sex Marriage!
On Friday, December 18th, Switzerland passed a bill in favor of allowing same-sex marriage, an initiative that’s been seven long…