The 6 safest African countries for LGBTIQA+ life and tourism

These countries have seen increasing numbers of LGBTIQA+ visitors and refugees.

Kenyan advocates form groups to fight for LGBTQ community rights

The organisations have given the community a sense of pride and safety.

Gay priest refuses to marry straight couples in discrimination protest

“I want to show the absurdity, the theological and ethical reprehensibility, of denying marriage to two consenting adults.”

Courts turn saviour for oppressed Kenyan LGBTQ community

Gay Kenyans hope the courts that have protected them from violence might move to allow marriage equality.

Switzerland may legalise same-sex marriage next month

Despite conservative opposition, most Swiss people look set to vote for marriage equality.

San Francisco and the long fight for US marriage equality

Scenes of wild jubilation in America's queer capital marked the eventual legalisation of marriage equality.

Isla Holbox: The Mexican island where time stands still

Escape the big city crowds by ferry to the peaceful, undiscovered Mexican island of beautiful, gay-friendly Isla Holbox.

The Thais that bind: Woody Milintachinda on marriage and coming out

“There’s a phrase we use here: ‘same same but different’.”

Trans advocate Martine Delaney inducted to Tas Honour Roll of Women

The sporting trailblazer has been honoured for her work for the community.

Australia Day honours for LGBTIQ advocates amid Margaret Court protests

Recipients have rejected the national honours in solidarity with the LGBTIQ community.

Dozens of countries still criminalise homosexuality: report

ILGA World has reported on advances and setbacks in LGBTIQ rights worldwide.

Costa Rica first Central American country to enact marriage equality

The country this week began legally recognising same-sex marriages.

Families separated: Polish LGBTIQ activists fighting discrimination

While Pride events have been cancelled, the community is coming together online.

Phyllis Lyon remembered as gay and lesbian rights pioneer

“Your courage changed the course of history.”

Bob Katter steps down as leader of Katter’s Australia Party

The politician has a long history of often bizarre anti-gay remarks.

Conservative Cory Bernardi quits Federal Parliament

Bernardi once claimed marriage equality advocates wanted to legalise bestiality.