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06/27/2026June 27, 2026
Hungary holds first post-Orban Budapest Pride march
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In Slovenia, Pride meets growing support — and hostility
In Slovenia, Pride meets growing support — and hostility
As Pride Month draws to a close, DW looks at the situation for Slovenia’s LGBTQ+ community.Diversity06/29/2026June 29, 2026
Proposed African family charter splits lawmakers, activists
Proposed African family charter splits lawmakers, activists
Young activists are pushing back against a proposed family values charter, warning it could restrict freedoms.Human Rights06/28/2026June 28, 202603:43 min
Egypt, Iran face off in ‘Pride Match’
Egypt, Iran face off in ‘Pride Match’
Queer activists from both countries hope the group stage World Cup game brings attention to their cause. Soccer06/26/2026June 26, 202601:31 min
World Cup: ‘Pride Match’ sparks objections in Egypt and Iran
World Cup: ‘Pride Match’ sparks objections in Egypt and Iran
Friday night’s game in Seattle was designated as a “Pride Match” well before the World Cup draw threw up Egypt vs. Iran.Sports06/26/2026June 26, 2026
Will Hungary’s new govt. bring real change on LGBTQ+ rights?
Will Hungary’s new govt. bring real change on LGBTQ+ rights?
Peter Magyar’s sweeping election victory in April has the LGBTQ+ community hoping for real change.Politics06/25/2026June 25, 202605:41 min
How US Christians meddle in West Africa’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws
How US Christians meddle in West Africa’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws
As African lawmakers push a “pro-family” agenda, there’s evidence that the policies are not entirely homegrown.Politics06/17/2026June 17, 202609:41 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight
In the spotlight
Kenya: LGBTQ+ community still here, still queer despite cuts
Organizations that serve LGBTQ+ communities in Kenya adapt to cuts in public funding that have forced tough choices.Diversity06/10/2026June 10, 2026
Nigeria: LGBTQ+ community faces extortion, violence
Homophobic gangs exploit anti-gay legislation to victimize Nigeria’s LGBTQ+ people. Warning: Graphic content.Human Rights03/30/2026March 30, 202605:42 min
Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law exposes systemic failures
The dismissal of the first case brought under the Anti-Homosexuality Act shows the justice system is under pressure.Human Rights02/05/2026February 5, 2026
How Georgian creatives are fighting for their freedom
Artists in Georgia are weary but defiant as they face arbitrary arrests, tough new laws and financial hardship.Culture12/20/2025December 20, 2025
LGBTQ+ people in Moldova embrace hope amid homophobia
The victory of a pro-EU party in September’s parliamentary elections brought relief to LGTBQ+ communities in Moldova.Politics10/18/2025October 18, 2025
Is Vietnam turning against LGBTQ+ rights?
After years of steady progress on LGBTQ+ issues, Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party is showing signs of backsliding.Politics10/07/2025October 7, 2025All content (2230) on this topic
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