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France bans conversion therapy
Shortly after Canada issued a ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, France has also outlawed the highly controversial practice.
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EU rules in favour of same-sex parents after their child’s citizenship battle
The EU’s top court has ruled in favour of a same-sex couple after authorities in Bulgaria refused to issue a birth certificate to their child.
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South Dakota proposes ban on trans inclusion in school sports
Governor Kristi Noem confirmed she has proposed an anti-trans bill that will be debated in January.
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Scotland allocates crisis funding to trans healthcare sector
As part of the 2022-2023 budget, the Scottish government has dedicated £2m of “crisis funding” to the trans healthcare sector.
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Senegal proposes tougher anti-LGBTQ+ laws
Lawmakers in Senegal, West Africa have drafted a law that would enforce even harsher punishments for the country’s repressed LGBTQ+ community.
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Conversion therapy officially banned in Canada
Canada has become the latest country to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after the bill was approved to become law last Wednesday.
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50th trans person killed in the US
2021 has become even more deadly for trans Americans after Nikai David was murdered in Oakland, California on December 4.
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MPs vote to ban conversion therapy in Canada
Canada’s House of Commons has voted unanimously to ban conversion therapy in what has been dubbed a “great day for survivors”.
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Hungary to hold referendum on LGBTQ+ issues
The upcoming referendum will include asking citizens if they believe children should have access to sex education.
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Biden vows to end the HIV epidemic
In honour of World AIDS Day, US president Joe Biden has issued a proclamation promising “to end the HIV epidemic globally”.
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Australian prime minister introduces bill to protect ‘religious freedom’
Scott Morrison has introduced a bill that would allow faith-based organisations to override existing anti-discrimination laws.
Arts
FEATURE: Stephen Sondheim – A personal tribute
Brian Butler remembers theatre giant Steve , their brief encounters and their letters to each other