South Korean government criticised for lack of anti-discrimination laws
LGBTQ+ advocates have criticised South Korea for failing to implement anti-discrimination laws to protect the country’s queer community.
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Madrid holds protest after wave of hate crimes
Hundreds of marchers gathered in central Madrid on September 11 to protest the rising number of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in Spain.
Study: 1 in 4 LGBTQ+ people have faced discrimination at work
A new study found over a quarter of LGBTQ+ people have been fired from their job or denied a work opportunity because of their identity.
EU sends warning to Polish ‘LGBTQ+ free’ zones
The EU has sent letters to five regional councils in Poland, urging them to discard their ‘LGBTQ+ free’ status or risk losing funding.
Trans employees win healthcare discrimination lawsuit in North Carolina
Six employees in North Carolina have won a lawsuit accusing the State Health Plan of discriminating against either them or their children.
Lil Nas X named suicide prevention advocate of the year by The Trevor Project
LGBTQ+ advocacy group, The Trevor Project, has named out gay musician Lil Nas X as its suicide prevention advocate of the year.
Finland to consider national ban on conversion therapy
Finland’s parliament is due to consider a sweeping ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after a petition was brought forwards.