LGBTQ+
Lapid promises marriage equality within first 100 days of new gov. at Jerusalem Pride Parade
As the parade began, several people held signs protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza and treatment of Palestinians, with some reading "No pride in genocide" and "No pride in apartheid."
Jerusalem's 24th March for Pride and Tolerance begins with new route toward Knesset
Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community
New Jerusalem Pride March route heads towards Knesset under 'Demanding Change' slogan
Israel Police chief meets with members of LGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride Month
Police and LGBTQ+ community leaders discussed security preparations as Pride Month events get underway across Israel, with the Tel Aviv Pride Parade returning to its traditional format.
Ghana passes bill imposing prison terms for LGBTQ+ identity, advocacy
Notably, Ghana's parliament passed the bill as Pride Month is set to start around the world on Monday.
Jewish LGBTQ group banned from Rome Pride parade for not denouncing Israeli government on Gaza
Keshet Italia slammed Roma Pride as antisemitic in a Tuesday press release, and the "unprecedented exclusion" of the only Italian Jewish LGBTQ org. was a removal of a mask from the organizer's face.
Anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds
A total of 432 homophobic or transphobic physical incidents were reported in Israel in 2025, the Aguda's report found.
Karachi Women’s March takes place under restrictions on clothing, slogans, LGBTQ content
The incident triggered strong criticism, including allegations of police misconduct and unlawful detention of activists.
As anti-LGBTQ laws spread, these Jewish nonprofits are funding moves to safer states
So far, 29 applications have been approved, representing 56 people across households in 12 states, and $274,500 in loans have been disbursed.
Jewish bloc returns to London pride parade after two year absence over safety concerns
Sapphic and Hineni are set to lead the Jewish community bloc, with Keshet UK explaining that it would be focusing on training, education, and other projects.
Bringing the Moshiach energy: Jewish comedian Modi Rosenberg comes to NYC's Radio City
Modi’s two dates at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, the biggest venue he’s played so far in his 30 years of stand-up, April 23 and April 30, are selling briskly.
US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy
The 8-1 ruling, authored by conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch, rejected Colorado's argument that its law regulated professional conduct, not protected speech.
Trump says he was told Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay, spotlighting Iran’s brutal anti-gay persecution
Same-sex relations are criminalized and can carry the death penalty in Iran, where the Islamic regime has long been accused of systematic persecution of Iran's LGBTQ+ community.
