The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Denver Public Schools and Bethel School District (WA) for allegedly violating federal law by not allowing parental opt-out on sex-related topics, citing a same-sex kissing exercise and a Pride month testosterone display.
Serbia's LGBTQ+ community faces increasing violence, with recorded attacks rising to 110 in the last year, amid a harshening social climate fueled by right-wing nationalist groups and lack of accountability for perpetrators.
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise, accused of same-sex activity under Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ laws, were acquitted after five months in prison in Arua City. Their case highlights ongoing fear and discrimination for LGBTQ+ Ugandans despite the charges being dropped.
German farmer Michael Stucke's "Rainbow Wool" project rescues gay rams from slaughter, using their wool for fashion. Profits support the LSVD+ foundation, aiding LGBTQ+ refugees in Europe, and challenges the notion of sexual orientation as a choice.
German farmer Michael Stucke, with Nadia Leytes and late Johan, founded "Rainbow Wool" to save "unprofitable" gay rams from slaughter, using their wool for fashion. Profits support the LSVD+ foundation, aiding nearly 2000 LGBTQ+ refugees in Europe, advocating for animal and human rights.
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were discharged after five months in a Ugandan prison, accused of same-sex activity under the Anti-Homosexuality Act. Their case was discontinued, but they face ongoing trauma, social stigma, and threats from the community.
O casal Ieda Simplício e Fabiana Nogueira, mulheres negras e LGBTQ+, foi encontrado morto em São Vicente após desaparecer em Praia Grande. A Polícia Civil investiga o caso sob sigilo como possível crime de ódio, com viés misógino e lesbofóbico. Entidades e políticos cobram justiça e investigação séria.
Netflix's "Heartstopper," based on Alice Oseman's graphic novels, concludes after six books, three seasons, and a film, leaving a significant cultural impact. The series is celebrated for its positive LGBTQ+ representation, offering joy and reassurance to young queer people, despite some criticism for its sanitized depiction of adolescence.
Die Pride-Bewegung hat sich von einem Protest gegen Polizeigewalt zu einem globalen Massenphänomen entwickelt, das einen strategisch befeuerten Backlash von rechter Politik und Fundamentalismus erlebt. Trotz dieser Herausforderungen zeigt sich weltweit Widerstand durch Aktivisten und internationale Solidarität.
Former Brisbane Lions player Leigh Ryswyk, the first current or former AFL player to publicly come out as gay, advocates for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in football. He calls for respect during an upcoming Adelaide vs. Collingwood match, following a past homophobic slur incident and subsequent booing, while celebrating progress in leagues and his role in education sessions.
The owners of a deconsecrated Sydney church terminated the lease of LGBTQIA+ pop-up club Divine Playhouse, citing "offensive trade" after Christian community complaints and protests. Organisers, who are considering legal action, were told to vacate within three days.
Nasce il primo database nazionale sugli abusi e le molestie nelle università italiane. Nel 2025, 124 donne e persone LGBTQIA+ sono state accolte. Prevalgono violenza psicologica, sessuale e stalking.
An LGBTQ-themed cruise ship, the Scarlet Lady, was denied entry to Egypt after previously being blocked from stops in Türkiye. Organizers were forced to reroute the ship for a second time, with Egyptian authorities withdrawing permission at the last minute without public explanation.
O monólogo "Hétero Sigilo", de Bernardo Dugin, aborda masculinidade, identidade e os impactos da heteronormatividade. Inspirada em um episódio de homofobia, a peça investiga medo, silêncio e aceitação, expondo estruturas sociais.
Ein Kreuzfahrtschiff mit vielen LGBTQ+-Passagieren wurde von Ägypten die Einfahrt in seine Gewässer verweigert. Zuvor hatte bereits die Türkei das Anlegen im Hafen von Kusadasi untersagt, mit Verweis auf "moralische Werte".
Macapá terá shows de samba e pagode com Péricles, lançamento de livro infantil "Jataí: Abelhinha surfista" e eventos de lazer no Sesc Araxá e na Parada LGBTQIAPN+ neste fim de semana.
Adolescente foi preso em flagrante por agredir mulher trans em São Miguel dos Campos (AL). O suspeito, com tatuagem de suástica, é investigado por ligação com grupos de supremacia branca e nazistas. A vítima relatou perseguição e agressões motivadas por transfobia.
O MP-AC recomendou o afastamento preventivo de um biomédico investigado por assédio moral no Hospital Manoel Marinho Monte, em Plácido de Castro. A medida visa apurar condutas incompatíveis com o ambiente de trabalho e proteger o bem-estar dos servidores.
Movimento Aliados questiona prefeitura de Jundiaí sobre negativa de uso da Avenida Nove de Julho para a 21ª Parada do Orgulho LGBTQIAPN+. Entidade alega tratamento desigual em relação à Marcha para Jesus e cobra igualdade de tratamento.
An LGBTQ+ cruise ship, the Scarlet Lady, was denied entry into Egypt after previously being blocked from Turkish waters. The ship's operator expressed surprise and disappointment, noting that similar itineraries had been successful in the past. The decision has raised concerns about potential emboldenment of other countries to ban similar cruises.
A leaked Madison Square Garden database reveals that loyal fans, including rapper Fat Joe, are labeled with risk scores like 'medium risk.' The database, published by hacker collective ShinyHunters, also tracks VIPs and political figures, raising concerns about surveillance and data privacy.
Quase um século após a Revolução Constitucionalista de 1932, Presidente Prudente (SP) mantém viva a memória do evento com acervo em museu, monumentos e comissão dedicada. Cerca de 1.100 voluntários da região participaram dos combates.
A UNAIDS official warned that US and UK aid cuts could lead to a new HIV/Aids epidemic, as access to testing and treatment diminishes. The documentary 'Hunted' highlights the plight of LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria facing violence and extortion, now compounded by collapsing clinic support.
Top UK judges are hearing arguments over Trinidad and Tobago's colonial-era 'buggery law' that criminalizes anal sex between consenting men. The law, challenged by activist Jason Jones, was overturned in 2018 but reinstated by an appeals court. The Privy Council's decision, expected in 3-6 months, could impact other colonial-era laws in the Caribbean.
