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Hunted, arrested and beaten: Stomach-churning reality for LGBT+ community in Qatar

Qatar is about to host the World Cup, but there are major concerns over the country's human rights record, especially towards the LGBT+ community, with same-sex relationships illegal

Daily Mirror

England to fly to World Cup on ‘Pride jet’ in nod of support to LGBT+ community

Same sex relations in Qatar are punishable by prison sentences or even death

Evening Standard

'Slap in the face' to LGBT people as Tory Foreign Secretary confirms Qatar trip

The Cabinet minister gave the first confirmation on Monday that he will attend the football tournament controversially being hosted by the Middle…

The National (Scotland)

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Foreign Secretary defends World Cup LGBT advice after criticism

James Cleverly was criticised last month for suggesting gay fans should show a ‘a little bit of flex and compromise’.

The Independent UK

Revealed: UK local councils deposit taxpayers’ cash in Qatar state bank

Town halls and finance firms say they support LGBT rights but send money to World Cup host where homosexuality is illegal

The Guardian - UK

'My worst nightmare!' Heartbroken Welsh sports presenter doesn't even want to watch World Cup

The sports reporter, presenter and former Wales hockey international says many LGBT+ journalists and fans are torn over the tournament

Wales Online

Texas elects 3 openly LGBT Black state lawmakers

AUSTIN, Texas — The number of LGBT, Black state lawmakers in Texas is about to triple.

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Majority of LGBT+ medical professionals aren't comfortable being open with colleagues, report finds

Many LGBT+ medics are not comfortable being open about who they are in the work place

Wales Online

Dublin ranked among most LGBTQ+ inclusive cities in the world

The list praised Dublin for its “open minded and inclusive” attitude towards the LGBT community

Dublin Live

Germany acknowledges difficulties for LGBT people in Qatar but no travel warning

The situation for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Qatar is difficult, but Germany currently does not have a travel warning in place for the country, said a foreign ministry spokesperson in Berlin on Wednesday.

Reuters

Some LGBTQ fans skip Qatar World Cup, fearing hostility

Some LGBTQ soccer fans are skipping the World Cup in Qatar

The Independent UK

Qatar World Cup ambassador warns that LGBT people 'have to accept our rules'

He described homosexuality as "damage in the mind".

Irish Mirror

MP calls on Foreign Secretary to apologise and says Qatar World Cup 'not safe' for LGBTQ+ people

Labour MP Luke Pollard says the World Cup is not safe for gay supporters

Chronicle Live

Heartstopper named readers’ favourite at Books Are My Bag awards

The LGBT coming-of-age tale was among the list of winning works.

The Independent UK

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Wales Online

Qatar World Cup 'not safe' for LGBT people, says MP

Labour MP Luke Pollard says the World Cup is not safe for people like him

Irish Mirror

Ireland captain Katie McCabe will not attend this year's World Cup in Qatar

The Republic of Ireland captain, who is one of a number of LGBT players in Vera Pauw's squad, says Qatar's gay rights record is not a good look for football

The Independent UK

World Cup in Qatar not safe for someone like me, says gay MP

Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar and anyone found participating in same-sex sexual activity can be punished by up to seven years in prison.

Wales Online

Qatar World Cup: criticism intensifies amid migrant deaths and LGBTQ+ rights

Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has branded criticism as an 'unprecedented campaign of fabrication and double standards'

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Daily Mirror

Kelly Holmes admits 'I want to cry' as she discovers abuse LGBT soldiers suffered

As part of Mirror's campaign to honour LGBT army veterans, Dame Kelly Holmes meets former soldiers who suffered sickening abuse while serving in the British Army

Chicago Sun-Times

Xherdan Shaqiri focused on soccer, not politics, as World Cup approaches

For some, the upcoming tournament is another example of sportswashing, with concerns about the treatment of migrant laborers, the LGBT community and women.

Daily Mirror

Jurgen Klopp makes stance on World Cup in Qatar clear and defends Gareth Southgate

Qatar's treatment of migrant workers and the LGBT community has been heavily condemned ahead of the 2022 World Cup, which is due to get underway in just a matter of weeks

Daily Mirror

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino sends letter to all World Cup nations over Qatar human rights

Qatar's controversial human rights record has attracted plenty of focus ahead of this month's World Cup but FIFA's president is keen for the tournament itself to take centre stage

Daily Mirror

Israel set to open its first LGBT+ youth shelter to specifically supports Arab community

The shelter, which has received the backing of the Ministry of Welfare and Social Security in Israel, will provide “a home, protection and education” to members of the Arab LGBT+ community.

Al Jazeera

As the Ukraine war rages, Russia doubles down on anti-LGBT laws

The parliament has approved bills aimed at further constricting the country’s marginalised LGBT community.

Reuters

Malaysia questions 18 people arrested at LGBT Halloween party

Malaysia's Islamic religious authorities on Monday questioned 18 people detained during a Halloween party attended by members of the LGBT community at the weekend, activists said.

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