Health news

Can womb transplants help transgender women get pregnant?

Uterus transplants are pushing the boundaries of pregnancy and fuelling hopes among transgender women.

23/08/2023

Italy

Italian general fired for homophobic remarks is sign Italy is changing

A general at the top of Italy’s armed forces bashed gay people in a recent publication. But LGBTQ+ activists and officers tell Euronews that, despite ongoing challenges, the situation is getting better for queer people in the army and the police.

22/08/2023

Ukraine

Trans soldier's attack highlights challenges faced by LGBT Ukrainians

A transgender soldier of the Ukrainian armed forces was attacked while on leave in Lviv, highlighting the struggles faced by the LGBT community.

18/08/2023

Culture news

Chess federation bars transgender women from women's events

Organisation said gender transition is 'a change that has a significant impact on a player’s status'.

17/08/2023

Culture news

History made as first transgender woman crowned Miss Netherlands

Rikkie Valerie Kollé took the top prize at the Dutch beauty pageant for the first time in the competition's 94 year history.

10/07/2023

Europe News

Meet the people making healthcare more accessible for trans kids

From Ireland to Spain, access to trans healthcare varies dramatically for young people, depending on where in the European Union they live. In some countries, it is virtually impossible.

16/06/2023

Culture news

Controversy as Oxfam pulls 'TERF' image with J.K. Rowling resemblance

British-founded charity Oxfam faces backlash after posting a now-deleted video showing a woman wearing a 'TERF' badge - with some comparing the likeness to the controversial Harry Potter author.

07/06/2023

Italy

‘We’re part of society’: Italy’s sex workers fight for new rights

For the first time in almost 20 years, sex workers in Italy have gathered in the city of Bologna to discuss how the legislation around sex work in the country affects their daily lives.

07/06/2023

Sweden

Why are Sweden's far right suddenly going after drag queens?

Sweden Democrats are moving from an anti-immigration platform to something more like an American-style culture war

06/06/2023

Italy

Video of police beating trans woman sparks condemnation in Italy

Many claim the assault on a Brazilian transgender woman in Milan is yet another case of discrimination - set against the anti-LGBT+ rhetoric of Meloni's government.

26/05/2023

Culture news

Target removes some LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise amid threats

Target, which has nearly 2,000 stores across the country, said it wants to protect employees from harm. Critics argue it sends the wrong message.

24/05/2023

Culture news

'We’re treated as sexual objects': Trouble dating as a trans person

To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Euronews Culture has been talking to trans people about the difficulties they face in the world of dating.

17/05/2023

Czech Republic

Czech Republic considers ending 'barbaric' trans sterilisation law

Czech lawmakers have launched a proposal to remove the sterilisation requirement for legal gender transition, but progress to lift society-wide prejudices is slow.

05/05/2023

United Kingdom

Did a transgender woman win this year's London Marathon?

A transgender woman who finished who ran in the mass event of the London Marathon and is being accused of “cheating real women out of a place."

05/05/2023

Culture news

Why are conservatives lashing out at Nike and Bud Light?

Bud Light and Nike face boycotts in the US and UK after the brands partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Here's what you need to know.

10/04/2023

Euronews Witness

Spain's new 'transgender' law breaks new ground on LGBTIQ+ rights

A new law in Spain allows people to freely change gender from age 16. Euronews reports on what this means for the children, adults and families concerned.

06/04/2023

Tech News

Twitter removes tweets about 'Trans Day of Vengeance' protests

Many of the tweets removed were from conservative users, including controversial US congresswoman Majorie Taylor Greene.

30/03/2023

Culture news

Cannes-winning director Saim Sadiq on 'Joyland'

Joyland premiered at the 75th Cannes Film Festival (in Un Certain Regard) to a standing ovation. It went on to become the first Pakistani film to be shortlisted for the Oscars' Best International Feature Film section.

06/03/2023

Europe News

Violence against LGBTI people in Europe is 'on the rise,' report warns

ILGA-Europe warns that hateful rhetoric from politicians and religious leaders creates an environment of insecurity for LGBTI people.

20/02/2023

Healthcare

Why is Sweden restricting hormone therapy and surgery for trans teens?

Sweden, a pioneer in LGBTQ rights, is now restricting gender-affirming treatments for minors, citing concerns about their long-term side effects.

16/02/2023