Lgbtq Archives

London Pride celebrated its 50th anniversary with an expected one million people on the streets

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London marks 50 years of Pride

London on Saturday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first Pride parade, marking half a century of progress in the fight for equality.

AFPJuly 2, 2022

Daniel and Xavier, as well as Laure and Aline, celebrated their weddings on Friday

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History made as first same-sex couples marry in Switzerland

With smiles, pride and emotion, the first same-sex couples tied the knot in Switzerland on Friday following a referendum that changed the landscape for...

AFPJuly 1, 2022

Japan is the only G7 country that does not recognise same-sex marriage

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Japan court rules same-sex marriage ban constitutional

A Japanese court ruled on Monday that the country's failure to recognise same-sex marriage is constitutional, in a setback for activists.

AFPJune 20, 2022

Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians take part in the Sao Paulo Pride Parade whose theme this year is "Vote with Pride – for policies that represent us"

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Sao Paulo’s LGBTQ parade calls for Brazilians to ‘vote with pride’

Several hundred thousand people marched Sunday in Sao Paulo's annual LGBTQ Pride parade under the slogan "vote with pride."

AFPJune 20, 2022

Supporters of LGBTQ rights attend the annual "Pink Dot" event at Hong Lim Park in Singapore

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Thousands join Singapore gay rights rally

Thousands of Singaporeans dressed in pink gathered at a park Saturday calling for greater recognition of LGBTQ rights.

AFPJune 18, 2022

Activists and MPs celebrate after Thai lawmakers gave initial approval to legalising same-sex unions

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Thailand takes step towards same-sex marriage with parliament vote

Thailand took a step towards marriage equality Wednesday as lawmakers gave initial approval to legalising same-sex unions, prompting celebrations outside the parliament building. It...

AFPJune 15, 2022