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Half of Estonian people support equal marriage
According to the Centre, the last ten years has been rapid and one-way: in 2012 34% were in favour and 60% against.
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United Nations rights experts condemn Uganda’s ‘egregious’ anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
United Nations (UN) rights experts have condemned Uganda’s ‘egregious’ anti-LGBTQ+ legislation after all but two of the country’s 389 MPs passed a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, which introduces capital and life imprisonment sentences for gay sex and the “recruitment, promotion and funding” of same
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ILGA World launches World Database with key data on the human rights situation of LGBTQ+ people worldwide
The ILGA World Database is a free-access, unique observatory on laws, human rights bodies, advocacy opportunities, and news related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics issues worldwide
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Ugandan anti-LGBTQ+ bill could see homosexuals sentenced to death
All but two of Uganda’s 389 MPs have passed a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, which introduces capital and life imprisonment sentences for gay sex and the “recruitment, promotion and funding” of same-sex “activities”.
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New Gender Recognition law in Finland is ‘major step’ towards protecting trans rights
Lawmakers in Finland have removed the requirement for trans people to be sterilised and obtain a psychiatric diagnosis in order for them to obtain legal gender recognition.
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Move to ban LGBTQ+ characters from film and TV in Russia will “increase homophobia”, say Amnesty International
Amnesty International has warned that a likely move by Russia’s media regulator to ban films and television series with LGBTQ+ characters will further stigmatise LGBTQ+ people in the country.
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Hundreds pay their last respects to Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba
Described by friends on social media as “an amazing human” and an “iconic fashion designer”, Chiloba had moved to Eldoret from the capital, Nairobi, in 2019 to study fashion and was, according to a friend, beginning to make a name for himself.
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Delhi celebrates first Queer Pride march in three years
Up to 800 people took part in the first Delhi Queer Pride march in three years on Sunday, January 8 as pressure grows for legal recognition of same-sex marriage in India.
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Police in Kenya investigating the death of LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba, whose body was found dumped in a metal box
LGBTQ+ people living in Kenya have often decried discrimination and attacks in a country where sex between men is illegal.
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Qatar’s secret gay conversion centres exposed
Wifaq centre is near stadium where World Cup final will be played
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Russia passes ‘anti-gay’ propaganda law
The lower house of Russia’s parliament has passed the final reading of a bill that bans the promotion of ‘LGBT propaganda’ to children – including in films, books or advertising – expanding on a law that was adopted in 2013.
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Five dead and at least 18 injured after shooting inside gay club in Colorado Springs, owned by Matthew Haynes and Brandon Mills of Affinity Bar Brighton
Matthew and Brandon are reported as being safe but five friends and staff members died and at least 18 people were injured.