LGBT rights
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Marvia Malik: Pakistan hires first transgender news anchor
Speed Read The 21-year-old journalist and model said she was ‘moved to tears’ when offered the job
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UK under pressure after Bermuda becomes first country to repeal same-sex marriage
Speed Read Government asked to explain why it gave permission for overseas territory to repeal LGBT rights
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Stonewall 100: Welsh assembly ‘best place to be gay’
In Depth National Assembly tops list of LGBT-friendly employers
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Billie Jean King: ‘rename Margaret Court Arena’
In Depth US champion says Australian legend’s anti-gay comments ‘went deep in my heart and soul’
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Let boys wear tutus and tiaras, says Church of England
In Depth New guidance for CofE schools says play is ‘sacred space’ for imagination
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Danica Roem: who is first transgender woman to be elected to US state legislature?
In Depth The heavy metal singer, journalist, and stepmum just made history as the first transgender state lawmaker elected in the US
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Why a Russian MP is calling for a ban on Beauty and the Beast
Speed Read United Russia politician Vitaly Milonov claims Disney's new film will spread gay 'propaganda' among minors
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Beauty and the Beast to feature Disney's first openly gay character
Speed Read Josh Gad's LeFou is torn between lust and admiration for Gaston, says director Bill Condon
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Democrats stage sit-in over US gun laws after Orlando shooting
Speed Read Protesters sing songs and report proceedings over social media in their bid to tighten US firearms laws
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Prince William makes history on gay magazine cover
Speed Read Members of LGBT community invited to Kensington Palace to discuss bullying and mental health
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State schools to let boys wear skirts to class
Speed Read Gender-neutral uniform code hailed by diversity campaigners despite religious concerns
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Straight white men barred from equality conference
Speed Read Lecturers' union says gay, disabled, female and ethnic minorities need a 'safe space' to share personal experiences
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North Carolina anti-LGBT law: Sir Elton John joins protesters
In Depth The passing of discriminatory law has led to boycotts by big businesses and celebrities
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Foreign Office warns British LGBT tourists about travelling to the US
Speed Read New government advice comes after North Carolina and Mississippi enact discriminatory laws
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