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India's first openly gay prince endured years of torturous conversion therapy. Now, he's fighting to make the practice illegal.
After coming out, Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil faced public death threats, conversion therapy, and …
Poulomi Das
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I'm India's first openly gay prince. Even though the country's Supreme Court denied same-sex marriage, I'm optimistic about the future of LGBTQ+ rights.
Although India's top court recently rejected gay marriage, Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil sees a road…
Yoonji Han
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Some US embassies are still flying LGBTQ pride flags despite Trump administration advisory against it
"As we celebrate LGBT Pride Month and recognize the outstanding contributions LGBT people have made…
Joe Perticone
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For the LGBTQ community in India, online dating platforms are helping break down stigmas
Of those who chose to disclose their sexuality via online dating platforms, 67% were millenn…
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India's first openly gay politician joins the oldest party in the country
"I have officially joined the Congress and look forward to working with the Mumbai Congress team…
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I am gay and proud of it: Onir
What is your opinion on the US Supreme Court’s judgement legalising gay marriages and its impac…
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Sexual harassment at educational institutions a challenge for India's LGBTQ community, finds UNESCO report
A large number of students from the LGBTQ community are dropping out of school — thanks to bullying…
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IIMs and IITs are taking their crusade for LGBTQ community online, and it's all being done to teach YOU a lesson
It is being done in collaboration with similar groups from BITS Pilani, IIT-Bombay, IIT-Kanpur, …
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Transgender people in Kashmir are leading an 'invisible life' as security crackdowns and discrimination come to a head
Kashmir's transgender community was already living in the shadows before coronavirus restrictions m…
Robert Leslie
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Queer TikTok users are joking about being 'illegal' in countries where gay marriage is banned. Experts say that's a superficial way to gauge homophobia.
A trend has emerged on TikTok, with users dancing to an upbeat song, making fun of countries where …
Canela López
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Japan’s same-sex marriage ban ruled ‘unconstitutional’ as India’s LGBTQ community waits in hope
The country’s constitution asserts that marriage is a union between ‘both sexes’ in Article 14, …
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Big oil companies say they support gay rights, but operate in more than 40 countries that criminalize same-sex behavior. It leaves some LGBTQ workers caught between 2 worlds.
For LGBTQ oil workers in countries that outlaw same-sex relations, antidiscrimination policies aren…
Benji Jones
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This Pride month OkCupid releases over 60 identities for LGBTQ+ users
These identities have been developed in consultation with staff and community experts, including th…
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India's only LGBT choir, Rainbow Voices from Mumbai is touring the world and fighting stereotypes
From Lady Gaga’s Born This Way to Shafaqat Amanat Ali’s Ye Hosla Kese Ruke, every Sunday, a bunch…
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Section 377 Verdict: India’s top court decriminalises homosexuality in landmark verdict
The court has observed: A five-person bench headed by India’s Chief Justice Dipak Misra…
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Mike Pence said the ban on US embassies flying rainbow flags for Pride Month is 'the right decision'
In an interview with NBC News broadcast Monday he confirmed earlier reports that the State Departme…
Alexandra Ma
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In India, a private company has come up with a ‘manifesto’ to spur corporations into implementing transgender-friendly policies
Indian companies have a pressing need to adopt policies that address fair employment opportunities …
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9 maps show how different LGBTQ rights are around the world
While the decision may seem like a long time coming for those in the LGBTQ community, gay sex is st…