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Added on: 08/18/2023

Black lesbian eco-feminists fight for victims of Caribbean pesticide poisoning

08/17/2023

Over 90 percent of the population of Guadeloupe and Martinique is contaminated by a pesticide, chlordecone (Kepone), which was used on banana plantations from 1972 to 1993…

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Added on: 08/17/2023

Haifa abuzz as pamphlet blames LGBT people for the rise of Nazism

08/17/2023

Residents on Berl Katznelson Street in the Neve Sha’anan neighborhood of Haifa were stunned to discover this week in their mailboxes a pamphlet with inciteful content against…

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Added on: 08/17/2023

This is the gayest World Cup ever (and no one’s batting an eyelid)

08/16/2023

There are about 100 openly LGBTQ+ players and coaches across the tournament’s expanded 32 teams, according to counts by LGBTQ+ publications. One of those, Autostraddle, noted that the…

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Added on: 08/17/2023

LGBT community members should be treated with love and affection like everyone else: Karnataka HC

08/16/2023

Dismissing a petition challenging the filing of a criminal case for alleged abetment to suicide of a person of the LGBT community, the High Court of Karnataka…

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Added on: 08/17/2023

Estonian Methodists leave global group after LGBT conflict

08/16/2023

During a church meeting, 97 per cent of the attending representatives indicated their support for leaving the United Methodist Church (UMC). The reason for their leave is…

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Added on: 08/16/2023

Pride event held in Maskwacis shows community support is building, organizers say

08/15/2023

A Pride event held in Maskwacis last month shows support is building across the community, organizers say. Local advocate Chevi Rabbit noted the event was put on…

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Added on: 08/16/2023

Uganda: New anti-homosexuality law could spark migration

08/15/2023

Holding hands with the person you love and share a life with can get you thrown into jail in Uganda. Even penning this article would carry a…

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Added on: 08/16/2023

Amsterdam opens trailblazing skatepark: A safe haven for LGBTQ and women skaters

08/15/2023

Despite its image as an alternative sport for baggy-pantsed rebels, in Amsterdam, a unique skatepark is one of the first in the world to offer a safe…

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Added on: 08/16/2023

States that protect transgender health care now try to absorb demand

08/15/2023

States that declared themselves refuges for transgender people have essentially issued an invitation: Get your gender-affirming health care here without fearing prosecution at home. Now that bans…

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Added on: 08/15/2023

Monument to gay victims of Nazis vandalized in Berlin

08/15/2023

An unidentified vandal defaced a memorial to the LGBT victims of the Nazis in central Berlin with homophobic flyers and attempted to set fire to it, police…

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Added on: 08/15/2023

Unraveling the crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in several African countries

08/14/2023

Despite global efforts to promote inclusivity and equal rights, several African nations have taken measures to crack down on LGBTQ+ communities, sparking concerns among human rights activists…

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Added on: 08/15/2023

Jordan’s New Cybercrime Law is a Disaster for LGBT People

08/14/2023

On Saturday Jordan’s king approved a draconian cybercrime law that was rammed through parliament and is significantly worse than its antecedent. The law jeopardizes rights online and…

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Added on: 08/14/2023

African youths are divided on LGBTQ rights, new survey finds

08/13/2023

A recent survey spanning 15 African nations has unveiled a striking divide in the attitudes of the continent’s youth toward LGBTQ rights, shedding light on the intricate…

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Added on: 08/14/2023

Minister Soraya Martinez-Ferrada and Minister Pascal St-Onge announce funding for five Quebec 2SLGBTQI+ organizations

08/13/2023

MONTREAL, Aug. 13, 2023 /CNW/ – Breaking down barriers, addressing all forms of discrimination, and empowering 2SLGBTQI+ communities help create a stronger, more diverse and inclusive society. Today,…

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Added on: 08/14/2023

The NAACP’s LGBTQ+ acceptance has empowered the Black community

08/13/2023

Over 7,000 people attended the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) 114th National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts from July 26 to August 1. Along…

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Added on: 08/14/2023

Tolerant Caribbean island of Guadeloupe should reach out to LGBT+ tourists

08/13/2023

In a press release, LGBT+ rights organisations from Guadeloupe, the diaspora and Haiti, as well as this news site, denounced the Comité du Tourisme des Îles de…

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Added on: 08/13/2023

Some 60,000 march in annual Prague Pride parade

08/12/2023

The annual Prague Pride parade saw some 60,000 people on the streets of the historic city on Saturday demonstrating for more rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and…

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Added on: 08/13/2023

North Star – Creating a Constellation of Services to Support Refugees in Minnesota

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Changing Legal Landscape It has scarcely been eight years since the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage, but recent legislation has dramatically changed LGBTQIA+ rights for the worse,…

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Added on: 08/13/2023

Rethinking Africa’s Stance on Human Rights and Sexual Orientation

08/12/2023

The narrative is gradually shifting among African leaders, prompting them to re-evaluate their positions on human rights, particularly concerning sexual orientation. Basically, the cultural argument has been…

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Added on: 08/13/2023

Federal judge to make decision about whether or not to issue injunction over transgender law

08/12/2023

A federal court judge is considering issuing an injunction to halt Georgia’s new transgender health law until a trial can determine if it’s constitutional. That law prohibits…

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Added on: 08/12/2023

Growing number of Brits view trans people negatively, YouGov study finds

08/11/2023

A YouGov poll on attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community has found that hostility towards trans people is growing at an alarming rate. The research, published on Friday…

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Added on: 08/12/2023

Discrimination against LGBTQ will send a signal to American investors that Ghana is not welcoming – US Ambassador warns

08/11/2023

The US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer has noted that there will be grave consequences if Ghana discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community. Speaking on the sidelines of…

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Added on: 08/12/2023

LGBTQ+ people in Ethiopia blame attacks on their community on inciteful and lingering TikTok videos

08/11/2023

Members of Ethiopia’s LGBTQ+ community say they face a wave of online harassment and physical attacks and blame much of it on the social media platform TikTok,…

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Added on: 08/12/2023

Transgender troops warned to avoid Florida over discriminatory laws

08/11/2023

When Jodi Jeloudov walked into the West Palm Beach Veterans Affairs center for her monthly doctor’s appointment this summer, she felt on edge. For eight years, she…

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Added on: 08/11/2023

Ethiopia cracks down on gay sex in hotels, other venues

08/10/2023

Security forces in Ethiopia are cracking down on hotels, bars and restaurants in the capital Addis Ababa where gay sexual activity is alleged to take place, the…

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Added on: 08/11/2023

Mass arrest at LGBTQ club in Venezuela prompts outcry over discrimination

08/10/2023

It was an otherwise ordinary night at the Avalon Club, a bar and sauna popular with the LGBTQ community in Valencia, Venezuela’s third-largest city. Music was playing, drinks…

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Added on: 08/11/2023

Owners of ‘LGBT’ Swatch watches could be jailed for three years in Malaysia

08/10/2023

Owners or sellers of rainbow-coloured timepieces made by the Swiss watchmaker Swatch face three years in prison in Malaysia, the interior ministry has said, as the Muslim-majority country…

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Added on: 08/10/2023

Germany receives 178 compensation applications from gay servicepeople over discrimination

08/09/2023

BERLIN (AP) — The German defense ministry said Tuesday that it has received 178 applications for compensation from gay servicepeople who experienced discrimination in the military in…

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Added on: 08/10/2023

World Bank values violated by Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ law

08/08/2023

The World Bank has said that Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ law, which has been condemned by many countries and the United Nations, contradicts the bank’s values. A World Bank…

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Added on: 08/10/2023

LGBT Criticisms As Biden Admin Asked To Step In

08/09/2023

FIRST ON FOX– House Republicans want the Biden administration to step in to help two Finnish officials who are “stand[ing] trial for simply being Christians,” and echoing…