LGBT+
Trans Activists in Spain Are on Hunger Strike for Self-Identification
They aim to push through legislation that allows trans people to self-identify without a medical diagnosis.
A Gender Identity Clinic Saw Just Two New Patients in the Whole of 2020
A Freedom of Information request to the Laurels Gender Identity Clinic in Exeter reveals only two new patients were seen last year, despite a waiting list of over 2,500.
How England Became an ‘Alarming’ Outlier in Its Treatment of Trans Children
VICE World News speaks to medical professionals from around the world about the regression of trans rights in England and Wales.
Gay Vloggers Push Back Against Chinese Censorship, and Succeed
Bilibili, China’s YouTube, has reversed a decision to ban a gay couple from using the term “husband and husband” in video titles.
‘I Feel Blessed’: First Person Granted UK Refugee Status For Being Non-Binary
Facing consistent physical and verbal abuse, Arthur Britney Joestar left El Salvador in 2017. Now they live in Liverpool, where girls stop them in the street to say they love their hair.
Owners of Three Iconic London LGBT Bars Say They Will Not Permanently Close
But fears remain that The Admiral Duncan, Retro and the Kings Arms could be in trouble.
Indonesian Security Forces Vow to Purge LGBT People From Their Ranks
Top brass say gay soldiers won't be able to serve the country properly.
Can Men Be Lesbian Icons? An Investigation
Tracing the phenomenon of queer women worshipping at the altar of certain soft butch men.
How Fanfiction Helped Me Come To Terms With My Queer Identity
Fanfic has always been treated as the shameful sibling of popular fiction. For queer communities, however, it has provided a safe space to explore and accept their identity.
Adjudicator Who Didn't Believe a Refugee's Rape Also Doubted LGBTQ Claimants
The Immigration and Refugee Board adjudicator didn't understand why a claimant kept a baby after being raped, and didn't believe a man was gay in part because he hadn't attended Toronto Pride.
Malaysian Official Grants ‘Full License’ to Arrest, ‘Educate’ Transgender People
The remarks have been criticized as legitimizing state violence against the transgender community.
Thailand Is Taking Steps to Recognize Same-Sex Couples. But What About the Rest of Southeast Asia?
Could this be the start of a domino effect? Don't hold your breath, experts say.