LGBTQI workers face heightened discrimination at work LGBTQI people are one and a half times more likely to experience discrimination and harassment at work compared to those not in the LGBTQI community. AAP · Feb 2
'Equality is non-negotiable': pride on show in streets Thousands have taken part in the Midsumma Pride March, celebrating LGBTQI arts and culture as a premier pledges to stand with the queer community. AAP · Feb 1
Gay drama series Heated Rivalry becomes surprise hit in Russia despite homosexuality being illegal As the series launches across Europe, it has become an unexpected hit in Russia, despite the show having no official release The Independent UK · Jan 28
'Cute boy': teacher guilty of procuring child for sex A former elite-school teacher's disturbingly graphic messages to a 15-year-old have been revealed as he was found guilty of procuring a child for sex. AAP · Jan 27
Religious Employment and Title VII: Part 5—Common Objections to a Textualist Reading of Title VII's Religious Employer Exemption Common objections to a textualist reading of Section 702 are unpersuasive. Reason · Jan 23
LGBTQI Aussies still face structural barriers at work Major gaps in employment and work participation among LGBTQI Australians highlight ongoing structural inequalities in the job market. AAP · Jan 14
Kazakhstan bans LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' amid local support and activist concerns Kazakhstan's President Tokayev signed a law banning LGBTQ+ propaganda, amid local support, but also sparking activists' criticism for its vague language and potential consequences. Euronews · Jan 8
8 best LGBTQ+ hotels in Amsterdam for luxury, budget and boutique stays Whether it's a romantic weekend away or the trip that actually made it out of the group chat, Amsterdam has hotel options for every type of LGBTQ+ traveller The Independent UK · Jan 7
Conversion Therapy Still Legal in the UK — Seven Years After Promises to Ban It, Why Has Nothing Changed? Despite pledges since 2018, conversion therapy remains legal in the UK as of December 2025, exposing LGBTQ+ people to harm International Business Times UK · Dec 15, 2025
What Labour’s migration reforms mean for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers The UK government’s recently-announced plan to overhaul the asylum system rests on the idea that protection for refugees should be temporary and subject to regular review. The Conversation · Dec 10, 2025
Russia’s media regulator blocks Roblox for ‘justifying terrorism’ and spreading LGBT content Roblox allows users to play games, chat, and interact with millions of other people online as they roam a virtual world. Euronews · Dec 4, 2025
Russia bans Roblox over extremist content and 'LGBT propaganda' Roblox is the latest videogame to fall afoul of Russian anti-LGBT laws. PC Gamer · Dec 3, 2025
Kazakhstan parliament passes law banning LGBT+ ‘propaganda’ Rights groups press Kazakh lawmakers to reject the legislation, arguing that it would violate fundamental human rights The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
China removes two popular gay dating apps from Apple and Android stores Withdrawal of Blued and Finka raises fears of further crackdowns on LGBT rights amid growing restrictions The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025 Voices: To end Aids, we must fight harder for LGBT rights COMMENT: From the early days of stigma and silence to today’s funding cuts, the story of HIV and Aids reminds us that abandoning vulnerable groups always costs lives, says Elton John and David Furnish
AAP · Oct 29, 2025 Mardi Gras issues rallying call for next festival The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival will return in February 2026, promising another season of pride, protest and celebration.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Christian who had job offer withdrawn over views on homosexuality begins appeal A 2024 tribunal heard that a charity withdrew the offer of a social worker job for Felix Ngole when it discovered online reports about his beliefs.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025 King Charles lays flowers at national memorial to LGBT armed forces veterans Monument honours those whose careers were cut short by the ‘gay ban’ in place from 1967 to 2000
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025 Emotional veterans say LGBT memorial ‘means everything to us’ Soldiers, sailors and airmen and women thrown out of the military because of their sexuality welcomed the King’s endorsement of the new sculpture.
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025 Charles lays flowers at first national LGBT armed forces memorial The King talked to a number of those who had their military careers cut short before the ban was lifted in 2000.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025 King Charles unveils first LGBT armed forces memorial The monarch joined dozens of serving and former military personnel at the dedication of ‘An Opened Letter’
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025 King to attend dedication of UK’s first memorial for LGBT armed forces personnel The memorial depicts a crumpled letter made of bronze, formed of words from evidence of people impacted by the military’s former ‘gay ban’.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025 King Charles to lay flowers at UK’s first memorial for LGBT veterans The King will meet LGBT veterans including those impacted by the discrimination, and also serving personnel
The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2025 Christian group ‘deceived’ supreme court about LGBTQ+ research, cited scholars say Exclusive: Experts say Alliance Defending Freedom, arguing to revive conversion therapy, ‘profoundly misrepresented’ their work in case threatening trans and queer youth
The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2025 I was sacked for coming out. Now I help employers ensure LGBT+ staff are safe at work A SCOTTISH woman is leading Scotland’s first LGBT+ leadership event 20 years after being sacked for coming out