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Added on: 02/18/2019

LGBTQ Armenians Face Reign of Terror

02/16/2019

On Monday, there was another gay-bashing in Armenia, this time against a member of Right Side NGO, a trans activism organization. Max Yarzhapetyan was walking on the…

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Added on: 02/18/2019

German minister calls for ban on conversion therapy

02/15/2019

The German health minister, Jens Spahn, has said that he will seek to ban “conversion therapies” that claim to change sexual orientation. “Homosexuality is not an illness,…

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Added on: 02/18/2019

Outing the Irish LGBT past, telling the truth to the present at New York Irish Center

02/15/2019

For most of the 20th century, LGBT Irish citizens were forced to live in a kind of exile in their own country, with the laws, the church…

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Added on: 02/17/2019

Ten Exiled LGBTQ Activists Speak

02/13/2019

“We want to give a voice to those, who are not heard, whose voice has been taken,” Ali Feruz says. “Because the story of every human is…

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Added on: 02/17/2019

Gay Politician Makes His Own Political Party in Conservative Poland

02/19/2019

Robert Biedron, a gay and atheist politician, in Catholic, conservative Poland, has created his own progressive political party of young, urban members called the Spring party. Biedron,…

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Added on: 02/15/2019

North Africa seen as unsafe for LGBT people: Rights Groups

02/14/2019

The Bundesrat, Germany’s upper house of parliament, is considering whether to recognize Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia as “safe countries of origin.” Yet LGBT people are still persecuted…

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Added on: 02/15/2019

How British Feminism Became Anti-Trans

02/07/2019

The most vocal trans-exclusionary voices are, ostensibly, “feminist” ones, and anti-trans lobbying is a mainstream activity. Case in point: Ms. Parker told the podcast “Feminist Current” that…

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Added on: 02/14/2019

LGBT+ Victims of Spain’s Franco Regime Fight for Compensation

02/11/2019

Moves by Spain to finally exhume the remains of former dictator Francisco Franco have spurred growing demands for compensation by LGBT+ victims of oppression and torture under…

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Added on: 02/13/2019

Faith Leaders Urge Government to Support LGBTI Education in Schools

2/12/2019

More than 50 members of religious organisations, campaigners and education leaders have signed an open letter asking the Department of Education (DfE) to support LGBT+ education in…

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Added on: 02/12/2019

‘Everyone is welcome’: Children reach out to gay teacher threatened over LGBT lessons

02/08/2019

A gay primary school teacher who has been targeted amid protests from parents over homosexuality teachings has been inundated with supportive cards from children saying “everyone is…

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Added on: 02/11/2019

Children raised by same-sex couples do better in school, new study finds

02/06/2019

Children of same-sex couples perform better in school than kids raised by a mom and a dad, according to new research from several European economists. The researchers…

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Added on: 02/11/2019

Amnesty: Ukrainian Authorities ‘Slow To React’ To Attacks Against Journalists, Rights Advocates

02/10/2019

Ukraine has failed to prevent or investigate “numerous” human rights violations committed last year against rights activists, political opponents, and ethnic minorities, according to Amnesty International. “2018…

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Added on: 02/08/2019

Bringing Pride to Banbury

02/07/2019

A small group of first-time event organisers are planning to literally put the Pride into Banbury this summer. Banbury Pride, a LGBT community group is in the…

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Added on: 02/08/2019

Time to Talk Day: Health secretary pledges ‘focus’ on LGBT mental health

02/07/2019

As the UK marks Time to Talk Day, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has told that he will ensure that there is a “specific focus” on LGBT+ mental…

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Added on: 02/07/2019

Mumbai Hosts First Same Sex Wedding Party After SC Verdict

02/05/2019

For Vinodh Philip, there couldn’t be a better tribute than his wedding reception to the city that embraced him and saw him through his toughest turmoil. Nearly…

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Added on: 02/07/2019

Anastasia Pirveli: Georgia’s Transgender Star

02/05/2019

Every day, I’m in touch with people who could be homophobic. It’s because of my strong way that people are very kind and polite, there are no…

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Added on: 02/07/2019

Alan Turing Voted Greatest Icon of 20th Century on British TV

02/06/2019

After nearly two months airing mini-documentaries about 20th-century movers and shakers, the BBC Two series Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century picked a winner along with seven…

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Added on: 02/06/2019

Scottish Schools Celebrate LGBTI History Month with Tribute to Queer Icons

02/04/2019

Scotland’s secondary schools are transforming corridors into tributes to icons like Marsha P Johnson this LGBTI History Month. ‘Icons: Who Made LGBT History’ is a booklet launched last…

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Added on: 02/05/2019

Poland’s first openly gay mayor creates new party ‘Spring’

02/03/2019

Poland’s first openly gay politician founded a new progressive party on Sunday ahead of European and Polish elections this year. Robert Biedron, who named the party “Wiosna”…

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Added on: 02/05/2019

Victoria to become first Australian state to ban conversion therapy

02/03/2019

Victoria is set to become the first state in Australia to introduce a ban on conversion therapy. Daniel Andrews, Premier of Victoria (head of government) made the…

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Added on: 02/03/2019

Copenhagen presents Denmark’s first LGBTI+ policy.

02/01/2019

Copenhagen is set to become the first city in Denmark to usher in policy specifically designated to the LGBTI+ community. The policy, ‘En ligeværdig del af fællesskabet’…

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Added on: 02/02/2019

Greek bishop who told followers to spit on gays guilty of inciting hatred.

01/29/2019

A Greek bishop has been given a seven-month suspended jail sentence for inciting homophobic hatred and abusing ecclesiastical office. Bishop Amvrosios of Kalavryta, whose name is Athanassios…

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Added on: 02/01/2019

Berlin’s monument to gay victims of the Holocaust vandalised.

02/01/2019

Berlin’s memorial to homosexual people killed during the Holocaust has been vandalised. Local magazine Monopol reported that the structure had been vandalised with black paint with a…

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Added on: 02/01/2019

Altrincham will wear LGBT inspired kit in a moment of “football history”.

01/31/2019

Non-league Altrincham will support football’s fight against homophobia by wearing a new kit based on the LGBT flag for a competitive fixture. The National League North side…

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Added on: 01/31/2019

France’s Eurovision Contestant Bilal Hassani Targeted with Homophobic Harassment on Social Media

01/27/2019

France’s contestant for the Eurovision Song Contest has been faced with homophobic harassment on social media. Bilal Hassani has been the subject of online abuse and two…

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Added on: 01/31/2019

Church of England Faces Calls to Withdraw Trans Welcome Ceremonies

01/29/2019

The Church of England is facing pressure to withdraw guidance for ceremonies welcoming transgender worshippers following a transition after more than 2,000 members signed a letter of…

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Added on: 01/30/2019

Barcelona’s LGBT centre is vandalised one week after opening

01/29/2019

Residents of Barcelona have shown their support for the queer community after the city’s LGBT+ centre was vandalised just over one week after opening. The Centre LGBTI Barcelona opened…

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Added on: 01/30/2019

Russian LGBT Network formally requests federal investigation on Chechnya amid death threats to director

01/29/2019

The Russian LGBT Network has requested that Russia’s Federal Investigative Committee look into reports of renewed arrests, torture, and killings of those suspected of being LGBTQ in…

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Added on: 01/30/2019

Life in the Closet: The LGBT Community in Central Asia

01/29/2019

While much recent attention has been focused on the LGBT community in Chechnya and the wider North Caucasus, sexual minorities in Central Asia live under significant pressure…

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Added on: 01/29/2019

France combats anti-LGBT bullying with new school campaign

01/29/2019

A new campaign in France is aiming to tackle anti-LGBT+ bullying in middle and high schools across the country. France’s Ministry for Education and Youth launched a…