Despite moves towards inclusion and inclusivity, LGBTQ individuals are often underrepresented and underserved. Looking to shed better light on these communities, the next UK census, which will take place in 2021, will look to better represent different sexual orientations and gender identities.

In China’s conservative society, LGBT individuals have long been living under the radar, even after same-sex relationships were decriminalised in the late ‘90s. Yet a wind of change is blowing and social media is helping this community emerge as a consumer group of great interest for brands.

With chants like ‘We can see you holding hands’ and ‘Does your boyfriend know you're here?’ still heard at stadiums across the UK, football isn't quite as inclusive as the leagues, clubs and sponsors might suggest. How are LGBTQ teams and fan groups helping to change this culture within the sport?

Continued debates over LGBTQA rights in the US highlight the nation's difficulty in understanding non-heteronormative identities. Although equality in on the rise, stigma still remains; over 27% of Americans say they wouldn't be friends with someone who is transgender.