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Added on: 09/15/2019

Conservative Christians, feminists unite to fight transgender rights in Australia

09/14/2019

Conservative Christians and feminist campaigners may seem unlikely bed fellows – but the two groups have found common cause when it comes to blocking transgender rights in…

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Added on: 09/15/2019

Death threats ‘broke my heart’ says popular Lebanese band singer

09/12/2019

The lead singer of one of the Middle East’s most popular bands said on Thursday he was heartbroken by rising homophobia in Lebanon, after death threats stopped…

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Added on: 09/14/2019

Surge in chemsex parties arranged on ‘hook-up’ apps is fuelling fresh HIV epidemic in European cities, doctors warn

09/13/2019

A surge in “chemsex” parties, where some people spend days getting high on drugs and having sex with scores of partners, is refuelling epidemics of HIV among…

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Added on: 09/14/2019

Kazakhstan: Feminist Group Denied Registration

09/13/2019

An appeals court in Kazakhstan on September 3 upheld a decision denying Feminita, a national feminist initiative, registration as a nongovernmental organization (NGO). The group’s focus includes…

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Added on: 09/14/2019

New film captures the truth of gay life in Nigeria

09/10/2019

Members of the gay community in Nigeria are excitedly anticipating the release of a new film that people believe has captured the true experience of life for…

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Added on: 09/13/2019

NYC Council wants to repeal a ban on LGBT conversion therapy

09/11/2019

The City Council is moving to repeal a ban on conversion therapy to avoid fallout from a pending lawsuit that advocates and lawmakers fear could curtail LGBT…

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Added on: 09/13/2019

EQUAL MARRIAGE: HARBOE POSTPONED VOTE AND MOVILH DENOUNCED CENSORSHIP

09/10/2019

The president of the Senate Constitution Commission, Felipe Harboe (PPD), postponed the vote on the idea of legislating for equal marriage , arguing that he should listen…

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Added on: 09/13/2019

Uruguay: Government will authorize this year equal marriage for foreign visitors

09/11/2019

In addition to promoting the right to marriage between people of the same sex, it seeks to attract more tourists. It was announced by the Minister of…

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Added on: 09/13/2019

“ONE OF A KIND” DAY OF EVENTS TO DRAW FRESH ATTENTION TO MARRIAGE EQUALITY BILL

09/11/2019

An international conference on marriage equality will take place at the Czech Senate on Thursday, followed by a demonstration in support of the issue nearby. Organisers We…

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Added on: 09/13/2019

First same-sex weddings in Northern Ireland to take place on Valentine’s Day

09/10/2019

The first same-sex marriages in Northern Ireland are set to take place on Valentine’s Day next year. Campaigners for marriage equality say British government ministers have confirmed…

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Added on: 09/13/2019

US citizen sues Japanese government for denying him long-term visa to be with husband

09/13/2019

US citizen barred from receiving a long-term visa to live with his husband in Japan has sued the country’s government, claiming he is being denied a family…

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Added on: 09/12/2019

Strange bed fellows unite to fight trans rights in Australia

09/11/2019

Conservative Christians and feminist campaigners may seem unlikely bedfellows – but the two groups have found common cause when it comes to blocking transgender rights in Australia….

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Added on: 09/12/2019

Opposition in Brazil blame political tone for anti-LGBT+ violence

09/11/2019

The political opposition in Brazil on Wednesday said the government of President Jair Bolsonaro was failing to stop violent attacks on women and LGBT+ people that have…

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Added on: 09/12/2019

Homophobic hate crime reports soar but charges fall

09/11/2019

The number of homophobic hate crimes reported to police have more than doubled in the past five years – yet only 8% result in prosecutions, figures show….

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Added on: 09/12/2019

Indian city encouraged trans people to apply for police force. Instead of being given jobs, they were outed

09/11/2019

Forty young transgender folk in Chhattisgarh, a state in central India, left their jobs and homes when the local government announced a recruitment drive for trans police…

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Added on: 09/12/2019

Local Groups Help LGBT Victims of Hurricane Dorian in Bahamas

09/11/2019

Local LGBT and LGBT-friendly organizations are joining forces to get much-needed funds and supplies to LGBT Bahamians whose lives were upended after Hurricane Dorian. Thousands of residents…

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Added on: 09/12/2019

Gay rights groups push for same-sex marriage in Chile

09/10/2019

Gay rights activists are renewing efforts to legalize same-sex marriage in Chile. Two groups have formally asked the South American country’s controller-general to require President Sebastián Piñera’s…

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Added on: 09/12/2019

The first same-sex weddings in Northern Ireland will take place on Valentine’s Day

09/10/2019

Campaigners for marriage equality in Northern Ireland have confirmed that same-sex marriage will be legal from January 13 2020, with the first weddings taking place on Valentine’s…

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Added on: 09/11/2019

Brazil report charts surge in racial abuse and violence against women, LGBT

09/10/2019

Brazil saw an alarming rise in racial abuse, sexual assault, femicide and violence against women and LGBT people in 2018, according to new figures released on Tuesday….

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Added on: 09/11/2019

HIV/AIDS meeting: Reduce bias to reduce infection

09/10/2019

In order to create greater inter-regional collaboration to end HIV/AIDS by 2030, people must set aside their biases, stigmas and phobias to create an inclusive environment that…

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Added on: 09/11/2019

Remembering and Celebrating South Africa’s Iconic LGBTQI+ Women

09/10/2019

The shards of South Africa’s fragmented history share a common thread throughout; at the core is a struggle for equality and visibility. Over the course of the…

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Added on: 09/11/2019

ILGA-Europe welcome landmark decision by Kazakhstan’s Supreme Court to uphold the privacy of a lesbian couple

09/04/2019

A controversial case that took a year and a half for Kazakhstan’s court system to hear has turned out to be the first legal victory for LGBTIQ…

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Added on: 09/11/2019

The first credit union specifically tailored to LGBTQ customers to open in 2020

09/10/2019

The state of Michigan has just approved a new credit union specifically tailored to LGBTQ customers. Superbia Credit Union will be opening its virtual doors in 2020…

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Added on: 09/10/2019

Racism, intolerance ‘escalating’ in Finland: Council of Europe

09/09/2019

Racist and abusive language is “commonplace” online in Finland and is on the rise in political discourse, a report by the Council of Europe warned on Tuesday…

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Added on: 09/10/2019

When feminism supports trans rights, everybody wins – just like in Iceland

09/09/2019

On 24 October 1975 90% of all women in Iceland went on strike. Twenty-five thousand women – more than 10% of the country’s population – made their…

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Added on: 09/10/2019

Mexico trans women fight for justice as killings go unpunished

09/09/2019

Months after Kenya Cuevas’ friend was killed in front of her, a funeral wreath with Cuevas’ name on it arrived at her doorstep. The implication was clear:…

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Added on: 09/10/2019

9 LGBTQ Faith Leaders to Watch in 2019

09/09/2019

The past year has posed significant challenges for many LGBTQ members of faith communities. For example, a recent vote in the United Methodist Church strengthened its ban…

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Added on: 09/09/2019

Ethiopian church-affiliated group urges action against gays

09/08/2019

A group affiliated with Ethiopia’s Orthodox Church is condemning what it calls the government’s silence on homosexuality in the country. Speaking at a conference Sunday in Addis…

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Added on: 09/09/2019

Why are so few LGBT Chinese couples taking advantage of laws that could protect their rights?

09/08/2019

A gay couple in Beijing recently made national headlines when they became the first same-sex couple to become each other’s legal guardian. The option – which allows…

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Added on: 09/09/2019

GayTravel.com Supports Disaster Relief Efforts for LGBT Bahamians

09/08/2019

GayTravel.com, a trusted resource for LGBT travelers for over two decades, is leading the way by encouraging concerned travelers to participate in an online donation effort focused…