Not all heroes wear capes — some get their jaws wired shut for defending a trans woman. 💅💖 Texas’ bravest just got his surgery covered, and the bigots are seething. 😘
Men and women sport high heels in Madrid Pride's exhilarating race through Chueca. Celebrating diversity, this annual event attracts participants from around the world. #MadridPride #LGBT #Chueca #HighHeelRace
Shanghai's vibrant voguing scene brings together the LGBTQ community in a celebration of self-expression. Despite an uncertain future due to increasing censorship, voguers gather in secret, showcasing their talent and finding solace in a rare pocket of expressive freedom. #Shanghai #Voguing #LGBTQ
Hundreds of same-sex couples and transgender people in Mexico City celebrate weddings and gender identity recognition ahead of annual Pride March. #LGBTQ+ #MexicoCity #Weddings #GenderIdentity #PrideMarch
Turkish police detain LGBTQ+ activists during Istanbul Pride march. Opposition to LGBTQ+ rights grows as authorities toughen stance. #Turkey #PrideMarch #LGBTQ+Rights
Fear grips Turkey's LGBT community as campaign rhetoric escalates. Concerns grow over police raids and an exodus. Erdogan's victory raises rights concerns. #Turkey #LGBT #Intimidation
Groundbreaking research shows more than half of India embraces same-sex marriage, signaling a potential turning point in LGBTQ+ rights. #LGBTQ+rights #India #SameSexMarriage
A trans woman in Moscow speaks out on the alarming rise of slurs and threats against her in the wake of Russia's push to ban gender recognition and trans healthcare. LGBTQ+ rights activists fear the devastating impact on the community. #Russia #TransRights #LGBTQ+ #Moscow #GenderRecognition
Conservatives target LGBTQ+ communities in the US, while Uganda enacts harsh anti-gay law. LGBTQ+ people face criminalization in 64 countries. Global struggle for rights continues. #LGBTQRights #UgandaLaw #Criminalization #PrideMonth