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Mary McAleese condemns Catholic Church for 'intrinsically evil' teachings on homosexuality
The former Irish president warned of the damaging impact the church is having on Ireland younger LGBT community.
US Supreme Court rules law protects LGBT workers from discrimination
The court voted that Title VII, that bars job discrimination because of sex, encompasses bias against LGBT workers.
'We had bottles thrown at us, a woman spit on us': Six in 10 LGBT people avoid holding hands in public
Three in 10 people avoid certain locations for fear of being assaulted, according to a new survey.
Trans people with gender-aligned passports and birth certificates less likely to feel suicidal, new research finds
More than 22,000 trans men and women were surveyed for the study.
'The most important thing is to talk about it': Trans couple open up in intimate new documentary
Victoria and Max are a trans couple who are hoping that speaking about their experiences will help others in a similar position.
'A historic day': Switzerland votes to back new anti-homophobia law
Critics who believe the law will end up censoring free speech had forced a referendum on the issue.
Phillip Schofield: 'I have been coming to terms with the fact that I am gay'
Schofield made the announcement in a statement posted on his Instagram account.
'If someone goes under, call 999': Addiction expert warns about GHB after more overdoses
The drug has been making headlines after more overdoses last weekend and a high-profile rape case.
US chastity speaker cancels trip to Ireland 'due to illness' after number of talks were axed Exclusive
A number of talks by Jason Evert had already been cancelled amid criticism of his stance on homosexuality and other issues.
From today, same-sex marriage is now legally recognised in the North
The first marriage ceremonies should take place in February.
'Untold damage could be done': Talks by US chastity speaker cancelled amid criticism
Jason Evert has described homosexuality as a disorder and is critical of contraception.
'GHB is a killer, I know of eight men who died after taking it' Exclusive
Concerns have also been raised about people being sexually assaulted while taking drugs such as GHB.
Same-sex kiss cut from new Star Wars movie for viewers in Singapore
Local media reported that the women were seen embracing but not kissing.
Teenager who harassed women after they refused to kiss on London bus has sentence increased
The boy was given eight-month youth referral order due to the homophobic nature of the attack.
'Football has not created an environment where anyone would ever feel comfortable saying, 'I am gay''
A brilliant clip of Graeme Souness on a weekend where LGBT inclusion in football was pushed – though Everton are now investigating reports of homophobic chants.
'If one of our team-mates was to come out and say they were gay, nothing changes'
Leicester City duo James Maddison and Ben Chilwell have expressed their support of LGBT footballers.
'Rectifying the historic wrong': LGBT advocates wanted sexual orientation included on the next Census
Scotland’s census will give individuals up to 21 options under this category including skolisexual and demiromantic.
Half of LGBT+ students have heard homophobic or transphobic comments from staff members at school
73% of LGBT+ students surveyed said they feel unsafe at school.
Collins Dictionary recognises 'non-binary' and names 'climate strike' as Word of the Year
Pop star Smith came out as non-binary this year, sparking a debate over gender and sexuality.
Column: 'We're worried our son will become an orphan due to our lack of rights'
LGBT couple, Gabriela and Kelly Socol, are fighting for parental rights and equality for their family.
'Devastating': Trans people on wrong waiting list for years after referrals were 'misplaced'
Over 100 people were affected by the HSE’s error.
LGBT couples stage 'kissing protest' outside Dáil to demand hate crime legislation
The government said that it was looking at legislative options to address hate crime.
Regulations to allow same sex parents register both their names on their child's birth cert to be signed today
Law will allow same sex parents register both their names on their child’s birth cert from May 5th 2020.
Russia investigates videos of children talking with members of the LGBT community
In Russia, the offence of “sexual violence” can carry a jail term of between 12 and 20 years.
'What we have in Ireland is not equal': Same-sex parents call for more legal rights to their children
The protest was held this afternoon outside the Department of Health building in Dublin.
Government looking at hate crime legislation as LGBT group says assaults are on the rise
The Department is putting out a public consultation in the coming weeks on the issue.
Gay couple encourage other members of the LGBT community to consider fostering children
There are more than 6,000 children in state care in Ireland.
'I feel like it's going to happen when it happens. We're in Ireland and it's very accepting of being gay'
Members of the Dublin Devils and PFAI general secretary Stephen McGuinness on the lack of LGBT representation in football.
No single 'gay gene' exists, says scientists
Many genetic variants play a role in same-sex attraction, according to a new scientific study.
First openly gay election candidate in the Arab world enters Tunisian presidential race
“The fact that I’m gay doesn’t change anything,” Mounir Baatour said.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar marches in Belfast pride parade for the first time
Today is the first time the taoiseach attended the Belfast pride parade which is highlighting the theme of marriage equality.
'From the outside it looks like everything's great, but there's still a lot to do': The film festival that celebrates Ireland's LGBT community
The festival’s curator talks us through its highlights.
'Does being gay mean you can’t be a good footballer? No. So let's crack on' - Dyche
The Burnley boss says nobody in his dressing room would have an issue with the sexuality of a team-mate.
Uniformed PSNI officers will march in Dublin's gay Pride parade this weekend
This is the first time uniformed PSNI officers will march in the parade.
Pride flag to fly over Leinster House this weekend
A LGBT+ group has been set up within the Houses of the Oireachtas.
Commemorative plaque unveiled at the site of Ireland's first dedicated LGBT community centre
The Hirschfeld Centre was burnt down 31 years ago.
Vatican issues document rejecting idea that people can choose or change gender
The document was immediately denounced by LGBT Catholics as contributing to bigotry and violence.
10-time All-Ireland winner praises GAA's 'wonderful' decision to take part in Dublin Pride Festival
Valerie Mulcahy and inter-county referee David Gough will lead a GAA representation in the parade.
The Aviva Stadium has been lit up with a difference this week
The home of Irish soccer and rugby is showing its support for Dublin Pride with the colours of the rainbow.
GAA to take part in next month's Dublin Pride Parade for the first time
Referee David Gough confirmed the GAA has accepted an invitation to take part in the annual Pride festival.
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