US bans LGBTQ+ housing discrimination
Three weeks after Joe Biden signed an executive order prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans, the Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a memo vowing to comply to the order.
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Pulse memorial fund launched
onePULSE has launched its campaign, with the aim to create a permanent memorial for the victims of the Pulse nightclub shootings
LGBTQ+ free Polish zone loses €1.7m in funding
The Polish region of Podkarpackie has lost €1.7m in European Heritage funding after declaring itself an LGBTQ+ free zone.
Survey finds LGBTQ+ more hesitant to get Covid-19 vaccine
A new survey has found LGBTQ+ people are nearly twice as hesitant as their straight, cis counterparts to get the Covid-19 vaccine.
Priest criticised for supporting LGBTQ+ community
American Jesuit priest James Martin has faced criticism from far-right Christians after explaining why the Virgin Mary is ‘for everyone’, including LGBTQ+ people.
Spain proposes to fine conversion therapy practitioners
Spain has announced proposals to fine those who are found practicing LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, with the country’s minister of equality, Irene Montero, supporting the notion.
Two men kidnapped by Chechen security forces
Two young men have been kidnapped from safe housing in Russia after fleeing Chechnya due to anti-LGBTQ+ hostility.