Politics · April 17, 2026
Belarus Targets LGBTQ Rights with New Law
Belarus just took a dark turn for LGBTQ rights, grouping us with paedophilia. 🏳️🌈💔 Time for the world to take a stand! 🌍✊
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Entertainment · Jan 23
The Perils of Being LGBT in Putin's Russia
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Law & Courts · Jan 10
Russian publisher investigated by authorities under new anti-LGBT law
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Politics · Jul 19
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Culture · Jun 23
LGBTQ+ Nigerians celebrate Pride month in defiance of anti-gay law
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Politics · Dec 14
Hungary's Orban banks on anti-LGBT campaign in tough re-election bid
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Politics · Dec 14
Hungary's anti-LGBTQ law breaches international rights standards - European rights body
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Law & Courts · Nov 15
Supporters and opponents face off over Ghana's anti-LGBT law
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Article · Jul 8
As Hungary's anti-LGBT law takes effect, some teachers are defiant
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