Category: LGBTQ Rights

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Megan Rapinoe honours the trans community during her Women of the Year gala speech

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US Footballer Megan Rapinoe dedicated her Time’s Woman of the Year honour to the trans community. Over the last few years, numerous states across America have introduced over 300 bills targeting trans and non-binary people. On 2 March, Tennessee’s Republican governor Bill Lee banned gender-affirming care for trans youth. A couple of months prior, Utah passed a similar anti-trans legislation law. In addition to the number of hateful bills, violence against trans and non-binary individuals has reached staggering heights. According to Human Rights Watch, 38 trans people were killed in…

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Articles Blood donation FDA Gay and Bisexual men HIV stigma LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life News

FDA proposes new “inclusive” guidelines for blood donations

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The FDA has revealed new regulations for blood donations that will make it easier for gay and bisexual men. Back in November, the federal agency announced that it would be easing its rules concerning blood donation restrictions for queer men. According to The Wall Street Journal, the proposed rules would have allowed queer individuals in monogamous relationships to no longer stay abstinent for a year to give blood. In addition to the proposed adjustment, the FDA announced that they would explore the idea of gay and bisexual men filling out…

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Mel C exits New Year’s Eve gig in Poland over “issues that do not align with communities I support”

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Spice Girls star Melanie C has pulled out of her upcoming New Year’s Eve performance in Poland.  On 26 December, the beloved singer revealed the news in a brief statement on social media.  “In light of some issues that have been brought to my attention that do not align with communities I support, I’m afraid I will no longer be able to perform in Poland as planned on New Year’s Eve,” she wrote.  “I hope to be back there very soon. Hope you’re all having a wonderful Christmas, and best…

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Islamic religious police raid and arrest 19 at same-sex wedding in Nigeria

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The Islamic police force in Nigeria have arrested 19 Muslims who are accused of attending a same-sex wedding on 18 December. The force raided the ceremony in Kano, the main city in northern Nigeria, after a tip-off was reported, spokesperson Lawal Ibrahim Fagge told the BBC. The couple had not taken their vows when police disrupted the wedding but they managed to flee the scene. Police, also known as Hisbah in the country, continued to search for them. Fagge said the police force stated those arrested would not be punished.…

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Asian nations struggling on LGBTQ+ progress, says US envoy

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Asian countries are struggling to match global progress on LGBTQ+ rights despite positive steps this year in Singapore and Vietnam, Washington’s first openly lesbian ambassador told Openly in an interview. Indonesia banned sex outside marriage earlier this month, and legal experts said an article in the nation’s new criminal code could reinforce discriminatory and sharia-inspired bylaws at a local level, posing a particular threat to LGBTQ+ people. “In the case of Indonesia, they’re marching towards criminalisation in the face of all these other countries that are decriminalising,” said Ambassador Chantale…

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Japan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage but urges for more LGBTQ+ protections

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A Japanese court has upheld its ruling banning same-sex marriage while calling for more LGBTQ+ protections. Over the last few years, local activists have called on Japan’s government to legalise same-sex marriage country-wide.  Out of the G7 countries, Japan is the only one that doesn’t have that protection.  While a landmark ruling from 2021 declared that queer citizens should have the right to get married in the country, a Japanese court recently ruled that banning same-sex marriage is constitutional. Currently, the country’s constitution defines marriage as “mutual consent between both…

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FDA announces plans to ease restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men

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In a massive win for LGBTQ+ rights, the Food and Drug Administration has revealed plans to ease blood donation restrictions for queer men. Since the 1980s, gay and bisexual men in the United States have been banned from donating blood due to stigma and the AIDS epidemic. Over the last few years, the FDA has slowly started to ease their donation rules to include LGBTQ+ individuals. Back in 2015, the federal agency officially lifted its archaic ban and introduced a new policy that allowed gay and bisexual men who have…

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Articles Culture FA FIFA LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life News Qatar World Cup Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium lit up in rainbow colours in response to FIFA’s OneLove armband ban

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The Football Association lit up the Wembley Stadium arch in rainbow colours following the OneLove armband controversy. On 20 November, the Qatar World Cup officially commenced, with teams from all around the world congregating in the Gulf region. However in the years leading up to the tournament, activists, fans and football professionals have expressed concerns over its location due to the country’s shocking treatment of LGBTQ+ citizens. In Qatar, homosexuality is illegal and can be punished by penalties including flogging, imprisonment and even execution. As a way to show solidarity…

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Australia’s Socceroos call for reform in Qatar ahead of the FIFA World Cup

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Australia’s men’s national football team have condemned Qatar for its human rights record ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup. On 20 November, teams from around the world are set to compete in the highly-anticipated 2022 FIFA World Cup – which will be held in the Gulf region. Since the news was announced, activists and footballers have expressed concerns over the tournament’s location due to the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws and treatment of foreign workers. In Qatar, homosexuality is illegal and can be punished by penalties including flogging, imprisonment and even…

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Articles Gay propaganda law LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life News Russia

Russian lawmakers vote to expand its ‘gay propaganda’ law to adults

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Russia has taken steps to extend the country’s archaic ‘gay propaganda’ law to all adults.  Back in 2013, the infamous legislation was signed into law by Vladimir Putin – which banned the promotion of “non-traditional” sexual orientations to minors.  Over the last few years, the archaic law has been used to stop Pride marches, detain activists and censor media with LGBTQ+ themes.  In July, the head of the State Duma’s information committee, Alexander Khinsthtein, proposed that the law be extended to all adults in Russia.  “We propose to generally extend the…

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