Scotland becomes first country to require schools to teach LGBT curriculum
Scotland has become the first country in the world to require its public schools nationwide to add LGBT history and inclusion to their curriculums.
LGBTQ+ rights & well-being
This archive tracks 337 stories about legal protections, health equity, community milestones, and policy advances for LGBTQ+ people around the world. From court rulings to local programs expanding access to care, these articles document real progress — reported with context and care.
Apple, Amazon, Facebook and more than 50 other companies sign letter against Trump administration’s proposed gender definition changes
More than 50 companies representing over $2.4 trillion in annual revenue and almost 4.8 million employees have signed a letter in protest of Trump’s proposed transgender policy.
Alaska sees first two transgender women elected to office
Kathy Ottersten and Liz Lyke recently took positions as elected officials during the past municipal election.
Minnesota now offers ‘X’ for gender option on driver’s licenses
In addition to “M” and “F,” “X” can now be checked by any applicant who does not want to identify as male or female.
Pakistani government hires first transgender employee
The Pakistani federal government counts a transgender employee among its work force for the first time.
India’s gay sex ban is struck down
In a groundbreaking victory for gay rights, India’s Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously struck down one of the world’s oldest bans on consensual gay sex.
Pennsylvanians can now file LGBTQ discrimination complaints
For the first time ever, LGBTQ Pennsylvanians have a way to seek recourse from the state if they’re the subject of discrimination based on their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Christine Hallquist becomes first transgender candidate to be nominated for a governorship by a major party in the U.S.
Christine Hallquist, a Democrat, won Vermont’s Governor’s primary.
2018 U.S. elections include record number of LGBT candidates
More than 400 gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender candidates running for office in the United States this year.
U.K. to ban “abhorrent practice” of gay conversion therapy
The British government says it will ban gay conversion therapy as part of 4.5-million-pound ($5.9 million) effort to make society more inclusive for LGBT people.