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.

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.

As people grow more aware of the vast spectrum used to define gender and sexuality, there’s an expectation for the media to wise up and represent LGBTQ issues faithfully. With digital magazine Them, Condé Nast is giving queer voices a platform to talk about pop culture, politics and news.

With LGBTQ kids experiencing more bullying, risky sexual behaviour and higher suicide rates than their non-LGBTQ counterparts, educating young people on LGBTQ issues is more important than ever. So, how is Queer Kids Stuff and other brands getting the message across?