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Added on: 05/20/2024

As countries tighten anti-gay laws, more LGBTQ+ seek safety and asylum in Europe

05/19/2024

RIETI, ITALY — Ella Anthony knew it was time to leave her native Nigeria when she escaped an abusive, forced marriage only to face angry relatives who threatened…

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Added on: 05/19/2024

Japanese lesbian couple granted refugee status in Canada

05/18/2024

Canada said it granted refugee status to two Japanese women last September due to widespread discrimination they faced in Japan as lesbians and members of the weaker…

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Added on: 05/19/2024

South Africa’s Queer Community Marks IDAHOBIT 2024

05/18/2024

Several events were held across South Africa this week to commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), under the 2024 theme of “No one…

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Added on: 05/19/2024

Protesters rally in Peru against decree classifying seven gender identities as “mental illness”

05/18/2024

Sexual diversity activists protested in Peru’s capital in front of the health ministry Friday to demand that the government repeal a decree that characterizes seven gender identities,…

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Added on: 05/18/2024

Court rejects parents’ attempt to opt kids out of LGBTQ-inclusive reading assignments

05/17/2024

A federal appeals court rejected a bid from a group of Maryland parents to require Montgomery County Public Schools to allow them to opt their children out…

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Added on: 05/18/2024

LGBTQ Ugandans flee because of harsh anti-gay law at home

05/17/2024

Fearing imprisonment and abuse in their homeland, some queer Ugandans have fled to neighboring Kenya where they hope to live in safety. It’s been a year since…

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Added on: 05/18/2024

LGBTQ community seeks approval for Pakistan’s first gay club in Abbottabad

05/17/2024

LGBTQ community in Pakistan has been advocating for acceptance and rights, despite facing challenges amid conservative societal attitudes and legal restrictions, and now the office of Deputy…

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Added on: 05/18/2024

Liechtenstein becomes the last German-speaking country to legalise same-sex marriage

05/17/2024

Liechtenstein has become the last German-speaking country to legalise same-sex marriage in a near-unanimous decision, according to reports. In a significant victory for its LGBTQ+ citizens, the…

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Added on: 05/17/2024

Global Day Against LGBTQ+ Phobias Marked

05/16/2024

GENEVA (16 May 2024) – Systemic discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity are still affecting many people across the world, a group of…

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Added on: 05/17/2024

‘Nothing short of horrific’: Amnesty criticises arrest of man in Qatar ‘trapped’ by police on Grindr

05/16/2024

The family of a gay man who was arrested in Qatar say that he was “trapped” by a fake Grindr account and that he urgently needs access to…

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Added on: 05/16/2024

Riot police called to western Sydney as local council votes to reinstate LGBT books in public libraries

05/15/2024

Cumberland City Council in western Sydney has overturned its ban on LGBT books from public libraries in an evening marred by chaos. The meeting opened with councillors…

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Added on: 05/16/2024

‘We can’t give up on humanity’: Ghanaians fight antigay law

05/15/2024

Alex Kofi Donkor is used to speaking out in support of Ghana’s LGBTQ+ community. For the past eight years, the activist has fearlessly led protests and panel…

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Added on: 05/16/2024

Peru classifies trans people as ‘mentally ill’ after government decree

05/15/2024

Trans, non-binary, and intersex people in Peru are now classified as “mentally ill” following a decree from the government’s health ministry. The decree, signed by Peruvian president…

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Added on: 05/15/2024

Bigots mad after new Scottish First Minister John Swinney affirms that trans women are women

05/14/2024

On 7 May, the new leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) stepped up to replace Humza Yousaf as First Minister. In a recent interview with BBC…

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Added on: 05/15/2024

Japan: LGBTQ+ Workers’ Rights

05/14/2024

In Japan, there are no laws that explicitly prohibit employment discrimination against LGBTQ+ employees. In June 2023, Japan passed the Act to Promote LGBT Understanding, which does…

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Added on: 05/15/2024

Groundbreaking research tackles sexual health needs of LGBTQA+ Australians with disabilities

05/15/2024

Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) and Western Sydney University (WSU) have joined forces on a groundbreaking four-year research project to address the long-neglected issue of sexual healthcare for…

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Added on: 05/15/2024

18 states sue the Biden administration over transgender worker protections

05/14/2024

Eighteen Republican-led states sued the Biden administration late Monday over new federal guidance that aims to protect transgender Americans from workplace discrimination. In a lawsuit filed against…

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Added on: 05/14/2024

Govt to HC: 143 toilets built in city for use by transgenders

05/14/2024

Delhi govt has told the high court that 143 toilets have been constructed in the national capital for exclusive use by transgender persons. In a status report,…

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Added on: 05/14/2024

Saskatchewan Party MLAs barred from Regina Pride parade over school pronoun law

05/13/2024

An organizer with Regina’s Pride parade says she was surprised to get an application from the governing Saskatchewan Party asking to take part in the event next…

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Added on: 05/14/2024

This small town in Ohio had its first Pride celebration last year & the community loved it

05/13/2024

In the bucolic, and conservative, small town of Broadview Heights, Ohio — south of Cleveland, north of Akron and right next door to the spectacular Cuyahoga Valley…

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Added on: 05/14/2024

Esther McVey planning crackdown on civil service diversity initiatives

05/13/2024

Esther McVey, the “minister for common sense”, has said she will crack down on diversity initiatives in the civil service, including banning the wearing of rainbow lanyards….

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Added on: 05/13/2024

In progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ community says President Milei has turned back the clock

05/12/2024

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — When Luana Salva got her first formal job after years of prostitution, she was ecstatic. A quota law in Argentina that promoted the…

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Added on: 05/13/2024

NSW Government Offers Apology to Victims of Historical Homosexuality Laws

05/12/2024

In a significant step towards reconciliation, the New South Wales government has announced a formal apology to individuals who faced discrimination under previous laws criminalising homosexuality. The…

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Added on: 05/13/2024

Swiss fans get ready to welcome Eurovision winner Nemo back home

05/12/2024

BERLIN — Swiss Eurovision fans were getting ready Sunday to give a hero’s welcome to singer Nemo, who won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap…

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Added on: 05/13/2024

A college athletics association banned transgender women from women’s sports. Now all eyes are on the NCAA

05/12/2024

Like any competitive swimmer, Meghan Cortez-Fields knows how high the stakes can be in a sport where mere hundredths of a second can mean the difference between…

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Added on: 05/12/2024

LGTB community in Cuba marches for their rights and in solidarity with Palestinians

05/12/2024

Hundreds of activists for sexual diversity in Cuba held a demonstration in the streets of the capital on Saturday, both to celebrate the update of the laws…

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Added on: 05/12/2024

Trump vows to reverse transgender student protections ‘on day one’

05/11/2024

Former President Trump said Friday he would roll back transgender student protections enacted last month by the Biden administration “on day one” of his presidency if he…

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Added on: 05/11/2024

No happy ending for exiled Ugandans a year after gay crackdown

05/10/2024

A year after Uganda enacted one of the world’s harshest anti-gay laws, many LGBTQ+ exiles are struggling to start over, facing a host of new hurdles alongside…

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Added on: 05/11/2024

Swinney remains committed to gender reform bill

05/10/2024

The Scottish government has recommitted to legislation that will allow someone to self-identify their legally recognised sex. The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill was passed by the…

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Added on: 05/11/2024

Good news for LGBTQ prisoners: You did it! Project Not Alone hits goal in a week

05/10/2024

Generous donors have contributed $9,447 in the seven days since Project Not Alone announced its 2024 fund drive on May 3. That surpassed the goal of $8,122….