Gay people in Afghanistan are too afraid of the Taliban to leave their homes.
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‘Terrified and disturbed’: Kenyan police accused of homophobic abuse
Gay people say they can’t safely go to the police for help.
Massage parlour killer pleads guilty, may face death penalty
Robert Aaron Long has been sentenced to life in prison but still faces more charges.
Pulse nightclub to become a national memorial five years after shooting
The 2016 massacre was the deadliest anti-LGBTQ attack in US history.
Refugees plead for evacuation from anti-LGBTIQ attacks in Kenya
“We implore the UNHCR to act and protect our lives by evacuating us to a safe place immediately.”
ACON supports calls for judicial inquiry into historical hate crimes
The New South Wales Police Force has been found to have failed in its responsibility to properly investigate historical hate crimes.
Two gay men burned in Latvia in homophobic hate crime
Police had ignored harassment and threats against the men.
ACON launches training to support LGBTQ people after sexual assault
The new online course will be available free to thousands of professionals.
Australian Government delays action on Chechnya ‘gay purge’
Officials say sanctions could take months.
Gay hookup site user targeted by violent robbers
A young man has admitted his role in the crime last year.
US massage killings reflect anti-Asian hate crime spike, activists say
“This attack follows a cruel and disturbing trend of increased violence targeting Asian people.”
Actor Elliot Page comes out as trans, voices solidarity with trans women of colour
The star has spoken out against transphobic discrimination and violence.
‘The bravest people on the planet’: A cis reflection on trans challenges
Guest writer Bob Ristelhueber opens up about his journey of learning about trans experiences.
Breaking the stigma: Trans Day of Remembrance
Trans people are still murdered every year for their gender.
2020 already the deadliest year on record for trans Americans
Three more trans women have been murdered this month.
Homophobic hate crimes tripled in UK over five years
Few LGBT people are reporting the hate crimes committed against them.
Being trans still a crime in many countries: report
Trans people are still targeted by laws against their identities around the world.
Woman killed by brother over engagement to trans man
The woman’s brother says he ‘wanted to teach her a lesson’.
LGBTIQ people still face health inequalities: study
The Victorian study shows that issues including violence and mental health concerns are affecting the LGBTIQ community.
Trans people among murders, suspicious deaths of Black Americans
A spate of apparent lynchings has activists calling for hate crime investigations.