LGBTQ rights
Far-Right Presidential Candidate Charged Over Mob Attack on LGBTQ Group
A violent mob assault on Bulgaria’s only LGBTQ community centre represented a shocking escalation in attacks on the community. Activists hope it will prove a wake-up call.
India’s Queerphobic Medical Books To Get a Much Needed Makeover
“This practice of conversion ‘therapy’ is unethical and unscientific. It follows directly from the damage caused by these books.”
UK Equalities Minister Goes on Anti-LGBTQ Rant in Leaked Audio
In an explosive audio recording obtained by VICE World News, rising UK government star Kemi Badenoch questioned same-sex marriage and asked “what are transsexuals looking for?”
Reclaim Pride Is the UK's New, Anti-Corporate Pride
Thousands of people showed up in London to protest the commercialisation of Pride and called on the government to do more to protect LGBTQ rights.
‘These Aren’t Just Homophobic Attacks’: Why the Far-Right Is Targeting Pride
Recent attacks by the far-right on Pride events are part of a wider trend of political intimidation, LGBTQ activists and security officials tell VICE World News.
UEFA Blocks Attempt to Illuminate German Stadium in Rainbow Colours
Munich’s mayor wanted to light up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours to protest a law in Hungary banning gay people from featuring in educational materials – UEFA said it was too political.
The ‘Kink at Pride’ Discourse Needs to Retire
There are more pressing LGBTQ issues we need to push for this year – like the rampant transphobia in the UK.
Trans Athletes Are Under Threat. Mack Beggs Knows What That’s Like.
Now retired from the sport that turned him into a nationwide lightning rod, he’s aiming to become the first trans man to enter the UFC.
The Catholic Church Will Bless Gay People as Long as They Don’t Get Married
A decree released Monday seems to retrench traditional teachings after Pope Francis previously discussed a more progressive attitude toward gay civil unions.
LGBTQ Activists Who Put a Rainbow Halo on the Virgin Mary Narrowly Avoid Jail
The defendants in Poland were facing up to two years in prison.
Gen Z Says It’s America’s Queerest Generation Yet
Support for LGBTQ rights has exploded during the course of zoomers’ lives, which may explain the huge increase.
I'm Gay. My Uncle is Prime Minister of the EU's Most Homophobic Country.
LGBTQ activist Franek Broda speaks to VICE World News about the discrimination gay people in Poland face, in his first interview with an English-language publication.