Category: Anti-LGBTQ discrimination

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Russia: Supreme Court bans ‘LGBT movement’ and labels it ‘extremist organisation’

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In an unprecedented move, Russia’s Supreme Court has ruled that the so-called “international LGBT movement” is an “extreme organisation.” In a closed hearing on 30 November, the top court ruled in favour of the Justice Ministry’s lawsuit that claimed the “LGBT movement” had incited social and religious discord. Russian criminal law currently states that participating in, or financing an extremist organisation is punishable by up to 12 years imprisonment. Even displaying such “extremist” symbols can lead an individual to face up to 15 days in a detention centre or up…

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Uganda’s brutal anti-LGBTQ+ law is causing a surge in human rights abuses, activists say

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Uganda’s recently passed Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) has caused a surge in anti-LGBTQIA+ abuse, activists on the ground have said. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. Enacted in May, the AHA upholds the criminalisation of same-sex sexual activity and orders that certain acts be punished with the death penalty. At least six people have been charged under the legislation, including two accused of “aggravated homosexuality” – something that is defined in the bill as sex with a minor, having sex while HIV-positive…

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Man charged for homophobic attack against Drag Race star The Vivienne

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Police have charged the person suspected of attacking RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne earlier this year. On 16 June, the man approached The Vivienne in a Liverpool McDonald’s and made homophobic comments. He then punched her in the face and fled, according to Merseyside Police. Alan Whitfield, 50, of Everton, has been charged with assault. He will appear before magistrates on 5 September. “No-one, no matter what their background or religious beliefs, should be assaulted, threatened, or subjected to any form of hate crime,” Detective Inspector Alan Nuttall said,…

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US Supreme Court rules designer can discriminate against LGBTQ+ customers

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The US Supreme Court dealt a major blow to LGBTQ+ rights by ruling that a Colorado wedding website designer can refuse to create work for members of the community if it conflicts with religious beliefs. The decision was reached by a six to three vote of the conservative supermajority and opens the door for businesses to refuse service to LGBTQ+ people based on their sexuality. The dissent from the three liberal justices, which was written by Sonia Sotomayor and joined by Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, described the ruling…

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Japan’s Prime Minister issues an apology for his former aide’s anti-LGBTQ+ remarks

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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has released an apology for his former aide’s homophobic comments. On 4 February, the economy and trade official Masayoshi Arai was fired from his secretary position after he was heard making disparaging remarks about LGBTQ+ couples. According to Reuters, Arai claimed that people would leave Japan if the country legalised same-sex marriage. He also said that he wouldn’t live next to LGBTQ+ couples. “His comments are outrageous and completely incompatible with the administration’s policies,” Kishida said before announcing his aide’s termination. In response to the backlash…

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Club Q: LGBTQ+ venue in Colorado Springs to reopen after mass shooting

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Club Q has announced plans to reopen almost three months after a mass shooting left five dead at the Colorado Springs nightclub. “Our goal and intention has always been to return Club Q as a safe space for the Colorado Springs LGBTQIA+ community and [we] will continue to tirelessly work toward that effort,” said part of a statement posted to the venue’s Instagram on 13 February. Initial design concepts are expected to be delivered to Club Q’s management in the next four to six weeks, with the nightclub “on track…

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Netherlands votes to ban discrimination based on sexuality or disability

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The Netherlands will expand its Constitution to explicitly ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and/or disability. The move was approved in a 56-15 vote by the Dutch senate in January, marking the final part of a years-long effort to introduce the amendment. Article 1 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of the Netherlands already prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, religion, philosophy, political preference, or “on any other grounds.” The vote, which took place in January, means that the Constitution will almost definitely be amended to…

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Arkansas edges closer to introducing bill restricting drag shows

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Legislation that would see drag shows classified as “adult-oriented” in the same way as strip clubs and adult theatres has been approved by the Arkansas Senate. Drag performances would also be prohibited from taking place on public property and would not be able to happen within 1,000 feet of churches, schools, parks and libraries. Senate Bill 43 (SB43) was passed on 24 January in a 29-6 party line vote which saw all six of the chamber’s Democrats opposing. It will now head to the majority-Republican House where, if passed, will…

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More than 100 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in the US so far this year

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From limiting gender-affirming health care for minors to restricting who can attend drag performances, more than 100 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in the US so far this year. A total of 120 bills have been filed in 22 states, the majority of which focus on young trans people. Texas has introduced the most with 36, followed by Missouri with 26, then North Dakota with eight and Oklahoma with six. Bills aiming to restrict transgender girls and women competing on the sporting team that aligns with their gender identity have…

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