"We have fought hatred for such a long time, and we will not stop because of the bigots." Namibia's government are appealing the country's landmark decriminalisation ruling issued one year ago. The LGBTQ+ community are standing strong, despite backlash context.news/socioeconomic-…

Today the Trump Administration ended specialised mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth via the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 1.5 million LGBTQ+ young people have used the programme and the line received 2,100 calls a day. Read my story here: context.news/money-power-pe…

It's been one year since the UK government pledged to deliver a trans inclusive ban on conversion practices in the King's Speech 🇬🇧 "Each day of delay is another day someone remains at risk," the Ban Conversion Therapy Coalition has said in a statement

"To others like me I say: 'Do not be afraid. Do not feel different." Jessie Quiroz, 17, has become the first transgender teen in his small hometown after Mexican state Oaxaca legalised the process for under 18-year-olds. ✍️Diana Baptista for Openly 🏳️‍🌈 context.news/socioeconomic-…

Six months into Trump's presidency, how have aid cuts impacted global HIV prevention? ✍️ Enrique Anarte (he/him) Openly 🏳️‍🌈 context.news/socioeconomic-…

🇯🇵 A small nationalist anti-LGBTQ+ party is on the rise in Japan. The country will have its upper house election on July 20. Here's how the vote could play a vital role in whether Japan legalises same-sex marriage. Openly 🏳️‍🌈 Context News context.news/socioeconomic-…

Japan's far-right party Sanseito has emerged as a winner of the election and is now the 4th largest opposition in parliament. The party is against same-sex marriage and discussing LGBTQ+ issues, like transgender identities, in schools. Read more: context.news/socioeconomic-…

Four Hong Kong LGBTQ+ groups have launched a petition to gain support for a new bill which will grant same-sex couples limited rights in relation to medical issues and after-death arrangements. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

London Trans Pride says it has broken its own record with more than 100,000 attendees #TransPride

Some sign highlights from London Trans Pride

"I’ve never had anyone approach me before in such a publicly aggressive way.” Gender non-conforming women share their experiences of abuse in female toilets following the Supreme Court ruling theguardian.com/world/2025/aug…

There's something very refreshing about the first week of September even if one is NOT returning from holiday/a child going back to school

Burkina Faso's ruling junta has unanimously passed a law banning homosexuality, with up to five years in prison as punishment for being gay. france24.com/en/africa/2025…

The EHRC has finalised its Code of Practice on single-sex services and submitted the final draft to government. More than 80 groups supporting LGBTQ+ people are calling on MPs to ensure the code is scrutinised and debated in parliament. rainbowmigration.org.uk/news/joint-let…

A pivotal parliamentary election in Moldova this month could tilt the tiny East European country towards Russia, threatening a drive to join the European Union and sparking fears among LGBTQ+ people that their rights could also be on the line. ✍️ Lucy L Middleton context.news/socioeconomic-…

🇲🇩 Moldova's Sept 28. election is pivotal for LGBTQ+ rights. A pro-Russian left-wing alliance in favour of LGBTQ+ censorship is gaining in the polls and threatening the country's path towards the EU. Read more in my story on Context News context.news/socioeconomic-… #LGBTQnews

Today Moldovans begin voting in the nation’s parliamentary elections 🇲🇩🗳️ For months social media platforms have been awash with fake news and AI-generated content using LGBTQ+ issues to discredit the country's pro-European government My story: context.news/big-tech/befor…

🇨🇿 Czech elections have begun. But what's at stake for LGBTQ+ rights? With ANO polling ahead, who forms the next coalition could determine the future of Czechia's marriage equality. #LGBTnews Openly News Context News context.news/socioeconomic-…

🇹🇷 A stringent bill criminalising LGBTQ+ identities, censoring advocacy for rights, and restricting the process for changing legal gender has been sent to lawmakers in Turkey. Read my story here: context.news/socioeconomic-…

“I don't understand what other wake-up call the European countries need. We’re one step away from becoming Russia." Enes Hocaogullari was detained for 35 days over a speech he made about human rights in Turkey. Read his interview on Context News context.news/socioeconomic-…