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Ghana passes bill imposing prison terms for LGBTQ+ identity, advocacy

Notably, Ghana's parliament passed the bill as Pride Month is set to start around the world on Monday.

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A general view of Malaysia's National Palace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 25, 2020

Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party'

Israeli flag and rainbow flag being waved at Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 25 2021

Anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds

Jason Collins huddles with the Nets before playing the Washington Wizards in 2014.

Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47


Burundi's president says gay people should be stoned

"If you want to attract a curse to the country, accept homosexuality," Ndayishimiye said.

 Burundi's President elect Evariste Ndayishimiye takes oath of office during his inauguration ceremony at the Ingoma stadium in Gitega, Burundi June 18, 2020.

High Court rules same-sex couples eligible to adopt children

'A historic, groundbreaking victory which gives a shred of light and hope in these difficult times.'

 PARTICIPANTS GATHER at last year's Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance. LGBTQ+ people in Jerusalem come from incredibly precarious circumstances and need abundant resources.

US court revives challenge to Connecticut rule on transgender athletes in girls' sports

The ruling reviving the 2020 lawsuit comes amid a push by Republican-led states to bar transgender athletes from competing on teams or sports that align with their gender identities.

 Transgender rights activist waves a transgender flag as they protest the killings of transgender women this year, at a rally in Washington Square Park in New York, U.S., May 24, 2019.

The only safe space for LGBT Palestinians is Israel - opinion

In Gaza, where the leaders of Hamas-ISIS use innocent civilians as human shields, homosexuality is illegal and grounds for execution.

Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Same-sex partners of fallen soldiers are now recognized as IDF widow/ers

The issue was brought to light after the fiance of an IDF reservist killed by Hamas was not been allowed to fully participate in a shiva ceremony under the Families of Fallen Soldiers Law.

 People gather and light candles to remember the Israeli victims of the October 7 massacre at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, October 12, 2023.

Israeli LGBTQ umbrella org. calls on LGBTQ activists to condemn Hamas crimes

At least four members of the LGBTQ community in Israel were murdered by Hamas on October 7.

Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

MKs call on Beersheba mayor, Israel Police to deny permit to anti-LGBT parade

A right-wing party plans a procession of Torah scrolls next week as a protest against "globalists" and "their new world order"

 THE ANNUAL gay pride parade in Tel Aviv takes place, in June. There is a very real possibility that Tel Aviv as a gay capital of the world will soon become a thing of the past, says the writer.

Grindr scam: NIS 200,000 robbed from drugged men

In some cases, Abu Allah and Ben Avi broke into their victims' vehicles in order to steal the property of over 20 men.

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Melissa Lantsman: Canada's Conservative, Zionist, Jewish MP

Melissa Lantsman, the daughter of parents who immigrated from Ukraine in the 1970s, says she learned from them the value of building from bootstraps, and being a strong Zionist.

 Lantsman in the House of Commons (Bernard Thibodeau/House of Commons Photo Services)

25 ViZionaries: Ritchie Torres - No. 4

Meet the progressing congressman combating BDS.

 Rep. Ritchie Torres, New York.