LGBTQ+ News International LGBTQ+ rights organisation suspends Israeli member organisation after it put forward a motion to host World Conference in Tel Aviv ILGA World, an international LGBTQ+-rights group, has suspended member organisation The Aguda: The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel after it put forward a motion to host its 2026-27 World Conference in Tel Aviv. ILGA World stated: “The bid to host our next World Conference in Tel Aviv will n By Graham Robson • 1 min read
FILE PHOTO: A participant holds a sign as they march during the Tokyo Rainbow Pride parade, celebrating advances in LGBTQ rights and calling for marriage equality, in Tokyo, Japan April 23, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo International News “Relentless opposition” marring progress made towards equal rights for LGBTQ+ people, new publication reveals “Relentless opposition” is marring progress made towards equal rights for LGBTQ+ people, a new publication has revealed. Published ahead of Pride Month, ILGA World’s new publication Laws on Us documents the “intense amount” of legal developments that affected communities based on their sexual orient By Graham Robson • 4 min read
International News ILGA World launches World Database with key data on the human rights situation of LGBTQ+ people worldwide The ILGA World Database is a free-access, unique observatory on laws, human rights bodies, advocacy opportunities, and news related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics issues worldwide By Graham Robson • 3 min read
General News Alex Salmond defends Margaret Lynch after anti-LGBTQ+ comments Alba leader Alex Salmond has defended party candidate Margaret Lynch after she attacked Stonewall and LGBT Youth Scotland. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community ILGA World releases global research into legal gender recognition and criminalisation The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association releases its latest Trans Legal Mapping Report, detailing the impact of laws and policies on trans persons in 143 UN member States across the globe. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
