
Gay rights activists have welcomed a move by the Victorian government to make a formal apology for historic laws that criminalised homosexuality.
Pioneering US gay rights activist Harvey Milk, gunned down in 1978 by a political rival, is to be honoured with a postage stamp in his image.
Homosexuality is still subject to the death penalty in many countries, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, while others allow gay marriage and adoption.
One day the violence and discrimination will be finished in Asia and throughout our region – but in the meantime, there is a need for heroes.
The UN Human Rights Council on Friday passed a 'historic' resolution that seeks equal rights for all regardless of sexual orientation, marking significant progress for gay rights.
Larry Kramer spearheaded a crusade to provoke action from establishments that were failing to research, mitigate or even acknowledge the spread of HIV.
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Tennis star Martina Navratilova and U.S. basketball player Jason Collins said on Tuesday the International Olympic Committee has not done enough to defend the rights of gay athletes ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Russian gay rights advocates called for increased pressure on the International Olympic Committee ahead of the 2014 winter games in Sochi in light of Russia's anti-gay laws, telling a gathering on Wednesday that anti-gay violence is increasing.
Cakes are central to many Western celebrations – in particular, birthdays and weddings. But should businesses have the right to refuse to make a cake for a celebration that contradicts their religious beliefs? In several highly publicised incidents around the world, Christians have refused to…
A prominent American lawyer and gay rights activist has died after setting himself on fire at a New York park to protest damage being done to the planet, according to US media reports.
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