Pride events across the globe are supposed to celebrate diversity and inclusivity for their LGBTQ attendees, but a new survey has found that women don’t feel welcome or comfortable. In fact, just two-fifths are planning on going, even though they believe it’s an important event.

Eleven years after its debut, the Fast and Furious franchise is more lucrative than ever. The latest is the third film ever to break $1 billion in the box office. But is its success down to cars, girls and explosions? Or does it offer something no other franchise does – a cast as diverse as its audience?

While celebrities and brands are championing trans issues in the public eye, fear and discrimination are still prevalent in the lives of many transgender individuals. Through her project Nail Transphobia, Charlie Craggs is fighting prejudice through free manicures and a friendly chat.

In the US, high-profile debates over LGBTQ rights are highlighting a national state of uncertainty. With new research showing that the split between acceptance and discrimination is practically 50/50, there's an opportunity for brands to take a stance and make a real difference.