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Gay Latvian man dies after 'homophobic attack', campaigners say

The death of a gay man in Latvia due to severe burns has prompted a conversation about homophobia in the country.

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How a small Cape Verde island became an LGTBI oasis in Africa

In the port city of Mindelo in Cape Verde, lives Tchinda Andrade, a trans woman in her thirties. Wearing a short skirt, she sells her Brasilian fritters in the streets in broad daylight. No one insults or attacks her #CryLikeaBoy

Lithuania

Renew Europe expels Lithuanian MEP for homophobic comments

The liberal group chairman said in a statement that "there is no place for homophobia in the Renew Europe family".

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Podcast | What it’s like to be a gay man in Senegal

Dakar-based journalist Marta Moreiras explores what it means to be gay in Senegal, where homosexual men here are targeted with the slur “Góor-jigéen” - a pejorative term which literally means “men-women” in the Wolof language #CryLikeaBoy

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Europe News

Trans people still face discrimination in Belgium, claims activist

"I still hear a lot of people are losing their jobs, or can't rent a home, or can't buy a home if the landlord or the boss gets to know they're trans," said Aiden de Prins.

France

Homophobia has deep roots in French society, admits government

The admission came as it was revealed anti-LGBT acts in France had risen by 36% last year.

USA

Euroviews. Homophobia hurt Pete Buttigieg — as much as America wished it didn't ǀ View

For every step forward that Buttigieg’s campaign made for future candidates, it also exposed how far America needs to go in its acceptance of LGBTQ leaders.

Poland

These photos highlight the human hurt over Poland's 'LGBT-free zones'

It's a response to 80 Polish municipalities declared themselves "free of LGBT ideology" last year.

Lithuania

Gay couple wins online hate speech case against Lithuania

A Facebook post showing a photograph of a gay couple kissing triggered hundreds of online hate comments, including death threats. The European Court of Human Rights ruled against Lithuania for failing to prosecute perpetrators.

Europe Decoded

Belgrade Pride: We're 'not giving up' on LGBT rights

Marching under the slogan 'I’m not giving up’ on LGBT rights, Sunday evening saw thousands take part in Belgrade’s eighth Pride Parade.

France

French first as 'homophobic chants' stop football game

A football match in France was halted on Friday over what the country's equality minister described as homophobic chants.

Australia

Sacked rugby player Israel Folau raises €146,804 to fund legal battle

Australian former professional rugby player Israel Folau is seeking to raise 3 million Australian dollars (€1.8 million) to fund legal action against Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Waratahs for his sacking last month.

United Kingdom

Police make arrests after 'female couple beaten in homophobic attack'

Melania Geymonat says the men made sexual gestures and demanded they kiss before assaulting and robbing them on a London bus.

France

Wig-wearing teenager to represent France at Eurovision Song Contest

Bilal Hassani is 19 years-old, born in Paris and loves to wear wigs. He's already amassed around 6 million likes on his song "Roi" on social media.

Brazil

Brazilian soccer league takes on homophobia

Brazilian soccer league takes on homophobia

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Brazil's LGBT soccer league kicking homophobia to the curb

In Brazil, a new gay soccer league has been created to provide a space to practice football, without fear, without homophobia, without fear of any type of discrimination.