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lgbt-rights
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thehindu.compolitics9 hrs ago
UK Government to Introduce Draft Bill Criminalizing Abusive Conversion Practices
The bill creates criminal offences for abusive acts aimed at changing sexual orientation or transgender identity. It sets a maximum five-year prison sentence and introduces civil protection orders.
jta.orgpolitics20 days ago
Jerusalem Holds Annual Pride and Tolerance March With Political Theme 'Demanding Change'
The annual event drew participants to Israel's parliament under the slogan 'Demanding change.' June marks gay pride month in Israel.
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fortune.comfinance35 days ago
Barney Frank, Former Democratic Congressman, Dies at 86
Barney Frank, who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, died late Tuesday at age 86. He was known for his work on financial regulation and LGBT rights.
abcnews.go.comworld44 days ago
Italian Court Recognises Two Fathers and One Mother for Four-Year-Old Child
An Italian appeals court has ruled that a four-year-old child born in Germany has two legally recognised fathers and one mother. The final decision overturns an earlier rejection by local authorities who had suspected surrogacy. The ruling was publicised this week as Italy marked…
nationalpost.comworld44 days ago
California University and UN Agency Conduct Training for Mexican Officials on LGBT Issues in Justice System
A taxpayer-funded university in California worked with a United Nations agency to provide training to Mexican officials aimed at making their justice system more LGBT-friendly. Records obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation document the partnership. The initiative reflects…
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news.google.comworld48 days ago
Gender-Critical Barrister Wins Permission to Appeal Discrimination Ruling
Allison Bailey has been granted permission to appeal to the highest court after lower courts dismissed her discrimination claims against Stonewall. Bailey secured damages from her former chambers but failed in her case against the LGBT charity over its involvement with her employ…