37th trans person killed in the US this year
Brianna Hamilton, a Black trans woman, was found dead in Chicago, making her the 37th trans person to have been killed in the US in 2021.
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Polish region votes to overturn anti-LGBTQ+ policies
Lawmakers in Swietokrzyskie have voted unanimously to repeal 2019 regulations that declared the region an ‘LGBTQ+ free’ zone.
Happy Bi Visibility Day!
Created to celebrate the bisexual and queer community while also debunking myths surrounding bisexuality, September 23 is Bi Visibility Day.
US reviewing housing policies for trans inmates
The US reviewing Trump-era policies regarding trans prison inmates, with the aim to provide more inmates with gender-affirming housing.
Study: Young LGBTQ+ people avoiding sports due to fear of discrimination
A new study, released on Wednesday by the Trevor Project, has found only 1 in 3 young LGBTQ+ people in the US participate in sports.
Germany compensating LGBTQ+ people affected by historic anti-gay law
Germany offering compensation to 249 people who faced persecution under a 1871 law that criminalised same-sex relationships between men.
Arrests made over the murder of queer journalist Lyra McKee
Four men have been arrested in connection with the murder of LGBTQ+ journalist Lyra McKee on April 18 2019.