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Added on: 09/01/2023

First lesbian to become a mother in South Korea overcomes same-sex barriers to parenthood

08/31/2023

SEOUL – On Wednesday, Kim Kyu-jin became the first openly gay Korean woman to give birth. While the birth of her child is a unique event here,…

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Added on: 08/31/2023

‘Self censorship and fear’: backlash lingers for Malaysia’s LGBT community after British band’s kiss

08/30/2023

The British rock band The 1975 has made life harder for LGBT people in Malaysia after staging a protest involving a same-sex kiss at a festival in…

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Added on: 08/31/2023

More LGBTQ rights could help Asia financial hubs draw global talent

08/30/2023

HONG KONG/TOKYO, Aug 31 (Reuters) – In Hong Kong’s highest court, five judges are deliberating whether to recognise same-sex marriages conducted overseas. Their decision, expected later this year,…

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Added on: 08/31/2023

Majority Of Church Of England Priests Back Gay Marriage: Report

08/30/2023

The majority of Church of England priests have come out in support of same-sex marriage according to a new survey. A survey by The Times found that Church of…

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Added on: 08/31/2023

Nigerian gay pastor based in UK condemns arrest of suspects at same-sex wedding in Delta

08/30/2023

LONDON- Following the arrest of over 150 attendees at a same-sex wedding ceremony in Delta state on Tuesday, a Nigerian-British based pastor and Founder, House of Rainbow…

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Added on: 08/30/2023

Romanian LGBT community slams government’s ECHR challenge

08/29/2023

The Romanian government’s appeal against a recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights, which ordered Bucharest to provide legal protection and recognition for same-sex families…

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Added on: 08/30/2023

In a State Hostile to LGBTQ+ People, Arkansas’ First Transgender Center Is a Lifeline

08/29/2023

Every news cycle becomes heavier, like a fog of uncertainty that thickens and makes it impossible to see what lies ahead. Since the beginning of this year,…

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Added on: 08/30/2023

Canada, citing potential dangers, warns LGBTQ travelers of US risks

08/29/2023

Canada, citing the risk of potential dangers, is advising LGBTQ travelers planning trips to the United States to check how they might be affected by recently passed…

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Added on: 08/30/2023

More than 60 people detained after a gay wedding in southern Nigeria

08/29/2023

Police in Nigeria said Tuesday they detained at least 67 people celebrating a gay wedding in one of the largest mass detentions targeting homosexuality, which is outlawed…

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Added on: 08/29/2023

High Court puts Haryana on notice on petition seeking transgender category in job forms

08/28/2023

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today issued notice of motion to the state of Haryana and its functionaries on a petition seeking directions to include the…

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Added on: 08/29/2023

Karin Ann is the Gen Z alt-pop icon speaking up for Eastern Europe’s queer community

08/28/2023

To many, Karin Ann is an alt-pop newcomer. To Karin Ann, she’s something of an old-timer, and she’s only 21-year-old. The Slovakian singer released her debut, English…

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Added on: 08/29/2023

California sues school district over its transgender notification policy

08/28/2023

California’s attorney general on Monday sued a local school district in a bid to block a new policy that requires teachers to notify parents if their children…

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Added on: 08/29/2023

First Ugandan is charged with ‘aggravated homosexuality’ punishable by death

08/28/2023

A 20-year-old man has become the first Ugandan to be charged with “aggravated homosexuality,” an offense punishable by death under the country’s recently enacted anti-gay law, prosecutors…

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Added on: 08/28/2023

What Is It Like As A Transgender Woman In Corporate India?

08/27/2023

As I sit here, writing this article, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible journey that brought us here to this moment. Growing up, I never…

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Added on: 08/28/2023

Oregon, other states that protect transgender health care now try to absorb demand

08/27/2023

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 on such…

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Added on: 08/28/2023

Cis woman womb transplant opens door for trans women birthing kids

08/27/2023

A 34-year-old cis woman in England is the first recipient of a transplanted uterus in the United Kingdom. The operation brings the possibility of uterine transplantation and…

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Added on: 08/28/2023

Israeli man indicted for hiring hitman to ‘honor kill’ lesbian sister

08/27/2023

Haifa District Attorney’s office filed an indictment in Haifa District Court on Sunday against the individuals suspected of having murdered Sarit Ahmad on June 9, 2023. The indictment,…

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Added on: 08/27/2023

Iraqi legislation would impose death penalty for gay sex, imprison trans Iraqis

08/26/2023

Iraq’s parliament is considering a bill to impose the death penalty for same-sex intimacy and imprison transgender citizens. Although Iraq does not currently have an explicitly anti-gay…

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Added on: 08/27/2023

Rulings in Texas, Missouri jumble again where US transgender youth can receive treatment

08/26/2023

A judge on Friday ruled against Texas’ ban on gender-affirming health care for minors while a separate judge in Missouri let a similar ban take effect, jumbling…

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Added on: 08/26/2023

Hong Kong gov’t warns Gay Games 2023 must obey the law, whether using public or private venues

08/25/2023

Gay Games Hong Kong (GGHK) must be conducted in a “lawful, safe and orderly manner” whether or not events are held in public or private venues, the…

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Added on: 08/26/2023

Iraq Mulls Law To Impose Death Penalty On Gay People

08/25/2023

Days after Iraq banned the use of the words ‘homosexuality’ and ‘gender’, the country’s Parliament is considering a new anti-LGBTQI Bill that imposes the death penalty for…

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Added on: 08/24/2023

Nepal gay marriage ‘victory’ hits legal roadblock

08/23/2023

Maya Gurung and Surendra Pandey were poised to create history. Maya is a transgender woman but has not changed her gender on official documents. Her partner Surendra…

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Added on: 08/24/2023

Iraq: Scrap Anti-LGBT Bill

08/23/2023

(Beirut) – The Iraqi government should immediately withdraw a proposed law currently before parliament that would impose the death penalty for same-sex conduct and imprisonment for transgender expression, Human Rights…

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Added on: 08/24/2023

An Italian general called gay people ‘not normal’. His punishment is a sign the country is changing

08/23/2023

A general at the top of Italy’s armed forces bashed gay people in a recent publication. But LGBTQ+ activists and officers tell Euronews that, despite ongoing challenges,…

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Added on: 08/24/2023

Brazil high court rules homophobia punishable by prison

08/23/2023

Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that homophobic slurs are now punishable by prison, in a decision applauded by rights activists in a country with rampant violence against…

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Added on: 08/23/2023

Argentina province designs school toilets for transgenders to curb violence

08/22/2023

Were you ever afraid to go to the toilet at school? For a 14-year-old transgender teenager, it is a daily distressing situation. “I always wait for recess…

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Added on: 08/23/2023

Northern Ireland police investigate ‘no Irish, no gay’ graffiti as hate crime

08/22/2023

Police in Northern Ireland are investigating graffiti found in Lurgan, Co. Armagh, reading “no Irish, no gay” as a hate crime. The Police Service of Northern Ireland…

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Added on: 08/23/2023

Sydney suburbs provide ‘safe space’ for gay rugby players

08/22/2023

They play serious rugby, train twice a week, heckle from the sidelines, and participate in ‘boat races’ – a post-match duel against the opposing team to determine…

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Added on: 08/23/2023

Iraq: Scrap Anti-LGBT Bill

08/22/2023

The Iraqi government should immediately withdraw a proposed law currently before parliament that would impose the death penalty for same-sex conduct and imprisonment for transgender expression, Human…

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Added on: 08/23/2023

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Africa The World Population Review provides metrics for tracking laws impacting sexual orientation and gender identity globally. Our World in Data offers data on extreme poverty by…