Hello. Remember when I was worrying about travelling solo? Well. I’m in an airport queue so here’s the story of one of the most magical weekends I’ve ever had. It’s called: How I went to a massive family wedding in Guatemala with a man I met the night before.

“I don't understand what other wake-up call the European countries need. We’re one step away from becoming Russia." Enes Hocaogullari was detained for 35 days over a speech he made about human rights in Turkey. Read his interview on @ContextNewsroom https://t.co/F9UOlnx7Lp

🇹🇷 A stringent bill criminalising LGBTQ+ identities, censoring advocacy for rights, and restricting the process for changing legal gender has been sent to lawmakers in Turkey. Read my story here: https://t.co/SqFOF7eXnS

🇨🇿 Czech elections have begun. But what's at stake for LGBTQ+ rights? With ANO polling ahead, who forms the next coalition could determine the future of Czechia's marriage equality. #LGBTnews @OpenlyNews @ContextNewsroom https://t.co/KwSlUIPD3H

Today Moldovans begin voting in the nation’s parliamentary elections 🇲🇩🗳️ For months social media platforms have been awash with fake news and AI-generated content using LGBTQ+ issues to discredit the country's pro-European government My story:

A pivotal parliamentary election in Moldova this month could tilt the tiny East European country towards Russia, threatening a drive to join the European Union and sparking fears among LGBTQ+ people that their rights could also be on the line. ✍️ @Miditun

🇲🇩 Moldova's Sept 28. election is pivotal for LGBTQ+ rights. A pro-Russian left-wing alliance in favour of LGBTQ+ censorship is gaining in the polls and threatening the country's path towards the EU. Read more in my story on @ContextNewsroom https://t.co/7Z6F8hFcIE #LGBTQnews

The EHRC has finalised its Code of Practice on single-sex services and submitted the final draft to government. More than 80 groups supporting LGBTQ+ people are calling on MPs to ensure the code is scrutinised and debated in parliament. https://t.co/3s23wKTzxQ

Burkina Faso's ruling junta has unanimously passed a law banning homosexuality, with up to five years in prison as punishment for being gay. https://t.co/1v6ooWeQF1

There's something very refreshing about the first week of September even if one is NOT returning from holiday/a child going back to school

"I’ve never had anyone approach me before in such a publicly aggressive way.” Gender non-conforming women share their experiences of abuse in female toilets following the Supreme Court ruling

Some sign highlights from London Trans Pride

London Trans Pride says it has broken its own record with more than 100,000 attendees #TransPride

Four Hong Kong LGBTQ+ groups have launched a petition to gain support for a new bill which will grant same-sex couples limited rights in relation to medical issues and after-death arrangements. https://t.co/dhwPI74DKr

Japan's far-right party Sanseito has emerged as a winner of the election and is now the 4th largest opposition in parliament. The party is against same-sex marriage and discussing LGBTQ+ issues, like transgender identities, in schools. Read more:

🇯🇵 A small nationalist anti-LGBTQ+ party is on the rise in Japan. The country will have its upper house election on July 20. Here's how the vote could play a vital role in whether Japan legalises same-sex marriage. @Openly @ContextNewsroom https://t.co/VmdDFSHPTL

Six months into Trump's presidency, how have aid cuts impacted global HIV prevention? ✍️ @enriqueanarte @Openly https://t.co/2jHPhE13EJ

"To others like me I say: 'Do not be afraid. Do not feel different." Jessie Quiroz, 17, has become the first transgender teen in his small hometown after Mexican state Oaxaca legalised the process for under 18-year-olds. ✍️@DianaBaptistaR for @Openly https://t.co/AwJPURapFh

It's been one year since the UK government pledged to deliver a trans inclusive ban on conversion practices in the King's Speech 🇬🇧 "Each day of delay is another day someone remains at risk," the Ban Conversion Therapy Coalition has said in a statement

Today the Trump Administration ended specialised mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth via the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 1.5 million LGBTQ+ young people have used the programme and the line received 2,100 calls a day. Read my story here: https://t.co/CqrbDvsc23

"We have fought hatred for such a long time, and we will not stop because of the bigots." Namibia's government are appealing the country's landmark decriminalisation ruling issued one year ago. The LGBTQ+ community are standing strong, despite backlash https://t.co/aEI5KCX8BR