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How trans and intersex people in Kenya have to bribe police, hospitals and landlords to survive
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UI police arrest, accuse two of vandalizing promotions of transgender swimmer’s former teammate
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Transgender activist risks jail to challenge law targeting protest: Tara McGovern, charged after a protest at the University of Iowa, says free speech and the ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/10/transgender-protester-iowa-charged-trial/
Mardi Gras: Police ban from Sydney parade divides Australians: Organisers of Sydney's iconic event uninvited police after an officer allegedly murdered a gay ...
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Quick Glance: Two bodies found 'in surf bags'
- Two bodies have been found in the search for a missing Australian couple.
- Police officer Beaumont Lamarre-Condon was charged with the murders of his ex-boyfriend and his partner.
- The bodies of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird were discovered in surf bags on a property in Bungonia.
- Controversy arose as the Mardi Gras board asked police not to march at the annual parade.
Apps like Grindr carry considerable risk for LGBT people, according to a BIRN analysis of cases of violence and abuse in Bosnia and Serbia.
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JK Rowling reported to UK police for 'misgendering' trans broadcaster as a 'man': India Willoughby claimed to have "contacted Northumbria Constabulary" ...
nypost.com/2024/03/07/world-news/jk-rowling-reported-to-police-for-misgendering-trans-tv-anchor-india-willoughby/
Serbia Investigates Allegations of Police Assault on Two LGBT People: Serbia’s Interior Ministry said the Prosecutor's Office is probing allegations that ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/02/27/serbia-investigates-allegations-of-police-assault-on-two-lgbt-people/
The role Manchester continues to play in LGBTQ+ history: The fight for equality continues, but Manchester's roots in activism and good times have seen real ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/bric-bracs-trans-rights-protests-28643084
✍️Fat Tony: Anti-trans hate crimes have risen by 240 per cent in five years. Our politicians are taking a leaf out of the US playbook ... Show more www.standard.co.uk/comment/hate-crimes-london-police-lgbtq-mayor-sadiq-khan-b1125132.html
What is The Point of a Police Presence at Protests? : At a time in Aotearoa when there are so many reasons to gather and protest, what role do the Police play?
vice.com/en/article/k7zkg9/what-is-the-point-of-a-police-presence-at-protests
Gay groups in India wrestle with court's 'landmark failure' on marriage equality: India’s LGBTQ+ community has threatened to restart a campaign after the Supreme ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20231029-gay-groups-in-india-wrestle-with-court-s-landmark-failure-on-marriage-equality
India’s Supreme Court refuses to recognise same-sex marriage: The decision is a devastating setback for equal rights in the country
economist.com/asia/2023/10/19/indias-supreme-court-refuses-to-recognise-same-sex-marriage
Quick Glance: US monitoring India's response to same-sex marriage court decision
- The United States is encouraging India to offer equal legal protection to same-sex couples and is closely watching the Indian government's next steps after the Supreme Court declined to legalize same-sex marriage.
- India's top court has declined to legalize same-sex marriage and has left the decision to the parliament, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government's view that the legislature should rule on the issue.
- A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said, "The United States supports marriage equality globally."
- Asia, a continent where conservative values still dominate in many countries, lags far behind the West in accepting same-sex marriage.
Two Des Moines mayoral candidates have similar stances on key issues. Where do they differ?
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Police have led away a gender critical campaigner after she attempted to confront a trans rights rally in Glasgow
Demonstrations near Parliament Hill draw crowds of protesters and counter-protesters Wednesday
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Police preparing for second Posie Parker visit: Police planning is well advanced and officers will be on the scene for controversial anti-transgender activist ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/police-preparing-second-posie-parker-visit
Africa Live: Kenya delays reopening Somali border over attacks - BBC News: Interior minister also says Kenya will begin integrating refugees who have been ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-66072619
Quick Glance: Africa Live: Arrests Made After Alleged Period Check at Workplace
- Africa and Caribbean Should Cease Blame Game - Kagame
- President Kagame emphasizes that we should not settle for blaming others for our problems, including the harm we cause ourselves.
- Charles Mambo, the UK President of the Akum Welfare Association, stressed during a gala event for the first Akum General Convention: "Collective efforts can be like raindrops merging into a powerful current of change."
- Rwanda's President Paul Kagame (center) is an avid football fan
Over 60 people detained at gay wedding: Police in Nigeria said Tuesday they detained at least 67 people celebrating a gay wedding in one of the largest mass ...
news.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/marriage/witchhunt-67-people-detained-at-gay-wedding-in-nigeria/news-story/5b0588896a077d7417a462e7b1c59b3b
Quick Glance: Dozens Arrested at Same-Sex Wedding in Nigeria
- Over 60 people were arrested in Nigeria for allegedly attending a same-sex wedding.
- Under a 2014 law, entering a same-sex marriage or civil union in Nigeria can result in up to 14 years of imprisonment.
- The arrests indicate a strong stance by the country against gay unions.
- Same-sex weddings are rare in Nigeria, with many couples choosing to hold ceremonies in countries where it is legal.
Nigeria Police Raid Same-Sex Wedding, Arrests Dozens: Police in Nigeria's southern Delta State have arrested several dozen people accused of violating the ...
allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00086830.html
Uganda arrests four people over 'acts of homosexuality': Ugandan police on Monday arrested four people for allegedly engaging in same-sex activity following a ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20230821-uganda-arrests-four-people-over-acts-of-homosexuality
Anti-LGBT protesters break up Pride festival in Georgia: Up to 2,000 anti-LGBT protesters broke up a Gay Pride festival in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on ...
reuters.com/world/europe/anti-lgbt-protesters-break-up-pride-festival-georgia-2023-07-08/
UK: Two men injured after being stabbed in homophobic attack: UK: Two men injured after being stabbed in homophobic attack
wionews.com/world/uk-two-men-injured-after-being-stabbed-in-homophobic-attack-625373
Malaysia cuts short music fest after British band slams anti-gay laws, singer kisses male bandmate
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/ap-malaysia-cuts-short-music-fest-after-british-band-slams-anti-gay-laws-singer-kisses-male-bandmate/
Quick Glance: Matty Healy: Festival cancelled after singer attacks anti-LGBT law
- During The 1975's performance at the Good Vibes Festival, Healy delivered a profanity-laden speech and kissed bass player Ross MacDonald.
- The band headlined the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.
- On Saturday, the festival organizers announced the cancellation of the remaining schedule due to the controversy.
- In a video shared online, Healy expressed that the band's decision to perform in Malaysia was a 'mistake'.
Monument to gay victims of Nazis vandalised in Berlin: An unidentified vandal defaced a memorial to the LGBT victims of the Nazis in central Berlin with ...
thelocal.de/20230815/monument-to-gay-victims-of-nazis-vandalised-in-berlin
Some 60,000 march in annual Prague Pride parade ｜ DPA: The annual Prague Pride parade saw some 60,000 people on the streets of the historic city on Saturday ...
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Quick Glance: 60,000 at annual Prague Pride parade
- Participants show support for LGBTQ rights at the annual Prague Pride parade, with thousands marching through the city center.
- Approximately 60,000 people demonstrated in the streets of the historic city on Saturday during the annual Prague Pride parade, advocating for more rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) individuals, as reported by the police.
- Prominent politicians, including Interior Minister Vit Rakušan and Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský, also attended the annual parade.
- The vibrant procession through the city center was safely managed by numerous police officers and proceeded without any incidents.
Ahmadi probe papers sent to AGC: KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation papers against eight followers of the Ahmadi religion, who held a rally in support of lesbian ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/06/ahmadi-probe-papers-sent-to-agc
'Nobody wants to stay there': Georgian Queer youth flee to Belgium: "They put dog crap and dead rats at my door with letters saying that they were going to ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/631429/nobody-wants-to-stay-there-georgian-queer-youth-flee-to-belgium
Medical records dispute cop's account of beating transgender man: lawyer: Emmett Brock's lawyer says the now-24-year-old teacher was beaten by a Los Angeles ...
insider.com/police-officer-accused-beating-transgender-man-bitten-records-lawyer-video-2023-7
Fear among Turkey's LGBT community after hostile election campaign: Campaign speeches targeting Turkey's LGBT community during last month's election have left ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/fear-among-turkeys-lgbt-community-after-hostile-election-campaign-2023-06-24/
Quick Glance: Turkey's LGBT Community Living in Fear After Hostile Election Campaign
- Campaign speeches during last month's election have left some members of Turkey's LGBT community living in constant fear of police raids or even planning to leave the country.
- More people are leaving due to increased government pressure and feeling that their lives are in danger, according to lawyer and LGBT rights defender Mahmut Seren.
- Community members and activists who spoke to Reuters said discrimination had never been so intense and open.
- LGBT rights advocate Yilmaz said they had never been targeted like this before.
Hong Kong is safe to visit, Gay Games team tells foreigners worrying about national security law
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Kerala: Lesbian Couple’s Harrowing Journey Shines Light on Continuing Dangers of ‘Conversion Therapy’
thewire.in/lgbtqia/kerala-lesbian-couples-harrowing-journey-shines-light-on-continuing-dangers-of-conversion-therapy
Kerala: Lesbian Couple’s Harrowing Journey Shines Light on Continuing Dangers of ‘Conversion Therapy’
thewire.in/lgbtqia/kerala-lesbian-couples-harrowing-journey-shines-light-on-continuing-dangers-of-conversion-therapy
LGBT activists in Moldova hold march without police protection: Activists from Moldova's LGBT community held a pride march on Sunday that for the first time ...
reuters.com/world/europe/lgbt-activists-moldova-hold-march-without-police-protection-2023-06-18/
Attorney: LGBT activists must support detained Venezuelans - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2023/07/13/attorney-lgbt-activists-must-support-detained-venezuelans/
Anti-gay violence goes unpunished in Georgia, again: Once again, a violent mob shut down an LGBTQ event in Georgia's capital and law enforcement did practically ...
eurasianet.org/anti-gay-violence-goes-unpunished-in-georgia-again
Thousands march in Jerusalem Pride parade under Israel's far-right government
pbs.org/newshour/world/thousands-march-in-jerusalem-pride-parade-under-israels-far-right-government
Transgender Applicants to Police Forces Encounter Many Obstacles: Despite laws calling for more transgender people in public service, bureaucratic hurdles are ...
thewire.in/rights/india-transgender-people-obstacles-police-forces
Philadelphia protests ‘anti-woke’ Moms for Liberty group, known for anti-trans rhetoric
observers.france24.com/en/americas/20230706-philadelphia-moms-for-liberty-protest-arrest-lgbtq
Pride Month Reaches Its Grand Crescendo On City Streets From New York To San Francisco
huffpost.com/entry/pride-parades-new-york-san-francisco_n_6498b14de4b02f808ab6a05b
Quick Glance: Chicago Parade Celebrates Pride Amid Anti-LGBTQ Politics
- Pride celebrations are important during a time of hostile political discussions about LGBTQ rights.
- According to Parade coordinator Tim Frye, this year’s parade has the largest number of participants in recent memory.
- The past year of anti-LGBTQ legislation introduced in many states has caused anxiety and made this year's parade different, says Frye.
- First-timers Maisy McDonough (16) and Katie Bavirsha (18) celebrate the Pride community.
At least 50 arrested in Istanbul as Turkey LGBTQ community holds Pride parade in defiance of ban
nydailynews.com/news/world/ny-turkey-istanbul-lgbtq-pride-parade-ban-50-arrested-erdogan-20230626-osf6nyy6argt7beqc46co35u4e-story.html
Quick Glance: Turkish LGBTQ activists defy bans to hold Istanbul Pride event
- Activists held the 21st annual Istanbul Pride parade on Sunday, despite the longstanding ban on the rally - approximately 2 km away from the central Taksim Square.
- LGBTQ activists hung a rainbow flag on a multi-storey car park.
- The Istanbul Pride Parade Committee announced that they would not back down from the restrictions imposed by the government and local authorities.
- According to the committee, LGBTQ people, Kurds, women, refugees, sex workers, and workers are being systematically attacked by the government, and their lives are being criminalized by the ruling alliance.
Hopes that Pride event will be 'first of many' in Silsden: A PRIDE festival is being staged in Silsden.
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High school students rally, police continue probe after Pride flag teardown: Students at a London high school where a Pride flag was torn down say the “tense and ...
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Glendale School Pride Meeting Chaos as Mass Brawl Breaks Out, Video Shows: Police said they moved in as some protesters were "engaged in behavior deemed unsafe ...
newsweek.com/videos-show-mass-brawl-california-school-over-pride-meeting-1804931
Texas becomes largest state to ban gender-affirming care for minors: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed Senate Bill 14 into law on Friday, banning ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/06/03/texas-greg-abbott-signs-transgender-bill/
Quick Glance: Texas Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors, Sparking Controversy
- Texas has become the most populous state to ban gender-affirming care for minors, a move that has been met with opposition from major medical organizations.
- The American Medical Association and others have supported medical care for youth when administered appropriately.
- Last year, Governor Abbott ordered investigations into families receiving care, though these were later halted by a Texas judge.
- The GOP-controlled Legislature sent the bill to Abbott last month, prompting protests and controversy.
LGBTQ+ activist boycotts speaking at the Oxford Union: Peter Tatchell has boycotted speaking at the Oxford Union after the University of Oxford debating society ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/23561614.lgbtq-activist-boycotts-speaking-oxford-union/
During the same month of 1978 that gay rights activist Harvey Milk was assassinated, two gay men were murdered separately in Salt Lake City ... Show more
Who killed Doug Coleman? Mystery of gay man killed in 1978 still lingers.: The following story was developed by the University of Utah’s “Cold Case” class ...
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Who killed Doug Coleman? Mystery of gay man killed in 1978 still lingers.: The following story was developed by the University of Utah’s “Cold Case” class ...
sltrib.com/news/2023/05/21/who-killed-doug-coleman/
Texas investigates hospital over care for transgender minors: A Texas hospital’s care for transgender minors is being investigated by state Attorney General Ken ...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/texas-investigates-hospital-care-transgender-minors-99118315
Title: The march of our prime ministers.
Illustrator: Matt Golding.
Read the letters to the editor here: https://tinyurl.com/3tp879er
Trans lawmaker in Montana asks court to allow her return to legislature floor: State Rep. Zooey Zephyr was silenced and barred after chiding her Republican ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/trans-lawmaker-in-montana-asks-court-to-allow-her-return-to-legislature-floor
Quick Glance: Zooey Zephyr of Montana sues after expulsion from House floor
- Zooey Zephyr, standing alone on the house floor, protests as demonstrators are detained in the house gallery at the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Mont.
- Attorneys for the first-term legislator filed a lawsuit in Helena state district court on behalf of Zephyr, a transgender Democrat who represents a liberal district near Missoula, and other constituents who the attorneys claimed were being denied their right to proper representation.
- "Every minute matters," said Alex Rate, legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Montana and one of Zephyr's lawyers.
- Donavon Hawk issued a statement.
Posie Parker protest: Brian Tamaki leads anti-trans protest in Auckland CBD: Hundreds of Destiny Church supporters at anti-trans rally
nzherald.co.nz/nz/posie-parker-protest-brian-tamaki-leads-anti-trans-protest-in-auckland-cbd/XKPTBKIE5ZDWJBA2UBNXBVLZQU/
Posie Parker juice-thrower protester Eli Rubashkyn gets death threats and offers of legal support
nzherald.co.nz/nz/posie-parker-juice-thrower-protester-eli-rubashkyn-gets-death-threats-and-offers-of-legal-support/BC5XO2747RHT3G6L4BGZJDPWCU/
Uganda criminalizes identifying as LGBTQ2, with death penalty for some offences: Same-sex relations are already illegal in Uganda, but the new bill would also ...
globalnews.ca/news/9569820/uganda-lgbtq2-law-death-penalty-life-sentence/
Women's Day protesters rally for rights, with focus on Iran and Afghanistan: Rallies marking International Women's Day took place around the world on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/activists-rally-some-governments-seek-change-world-marks-womens-day-2023-03-08/
Efforts by Jamaica to undertake constitutional reform will not touch issues related to abortion and gay rights… Police Commissioner Major General Antony ... Show more #GLNRMinute #GleanerMinute
Police urge rainbow community to report threats and violence in wake of Posie Parker visit
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Paul O'Grady remembered for 'ferocious' support for LGBT+ community and Aids victims
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VPD deputy chief ‘appalled’ by online criticism following trans-rights rally: Deputy Chief took to Twitter respond to online criticism of the department’s ...
theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-vpd-deputy-chief-appalled-by-online-criticism-following-trans-rights/
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Anti-trans activist Posie Parker ends New Zealand tour after chaotic protests at event
theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/25/anti-trans-activist-posie-parker-ends-new-zealand-tour-after-violent-protests-erupt
Rally organiser denies mystery lady in red brought down Thorpe: The organiser of a rally headed by an anti-trans campaigner outside Parliament House has denied a ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/rally-organiser-denies-mystery-lady-in-red-brought-down-thorpe-20230324-p5cv18.html
Daniel Andrews says Nazis ‘aren’t welcome’ as Victorian government considers ‘further action’ following salutes
theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/mar/19/daniel-andrews-says-nazis-arent-welcome-as-victorian-government-considers-further-action-following-salutes
The most insulting International Women’s Day campaign: Happy International Women’s Day! A few years ago, this jaunty greeting would have left me snorting with ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-im-celebrating-international-womens-day-this-year/
Quick Glance: Bearded man breaks women's lifting record
- A bearded pro powerlifter entered a women's competition in Canada and broke a record held by a transgender lifter who was watching on.
- According to the NY Post, Avi Silverberg, the head coach for Team Canada Powerlifting for more than 10 years, entered last weekend's Heroes Classic tournament in Lethbridge, Alberta, after identifying as a female.
- Video shared by athlete activist group the Independent Council on Women's Sports (ICONS) shows him walking up to the platform still fully bearded and wearing a regular men's singlet.
- He then casually bench-pressed nearly 167kg - beating the current Alberta women's record by almost 45kg.
Police Arrest Feminist NGO Leaders, Accuse Them of Promoting Homosexuality: Zambia's government said it will not tolerate the promotion of LGBTQ rights ...
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Police Arrest Feminist NGO Leaders, Accuse Them of Promoting Homosexuality: Zambia's government said it will not tolerate the promotion of LGBTQ rights ...
allafrica.com/stories/202303090064.html
Row erupts as SNP MPs appear near violent sign at Glasgow protest: SNP politicians have been pictured at a pro-trans rally standing in front of a sign reading ...
thenational.scot/news/23267343.row-erupts-snp-mps-appear-near-violent-sign-glasgow-protest/
'Vile' threat from banned group sent to Carlisle born India Willoughby: The Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command is leading an investigation after ...
newsandstar.co.uk/news/23336806.vile-threat-banned-group-sent-carlisle-born-india-willoughby/
Transgender teacher's dress complaints unsettled after fiery Ontario school board meeting
nationalpost.com/news/transgender-teacher-halton-school-board-meeting
Paid articlePaid Kenya: 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist killed, police launch probe: Kenya: 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist killed, police launch probe
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Kenyan LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba found dead in metal box: A budding human rights activist, he was outspoken on the importance of inclusivity ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/01/06/edwin-chiloba-kenyan-lgbtq-killing/
Kevin McKenna: SNP will suffer as a result of gender bill: WHEN Police Scotland announces it will deploy its air support unit for a public rally ...
thenational.scot/politics/23306347.kevin-mckenna-snp-will-suffer-result-gender-bill/
‘The goal is to be preventative’: KCPD offers active shooter training to local LGBTQ bar
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Why accusing Harry Styles and Cardi B of queerbaiting is regressive : The term once addressed real fears – but it has become a means of policing identity as it ...
theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/26/queerbaiting-accusations-harry-styles-cardi-b-taylor-swift
Suspect arrested after prominent Kenyan LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba reportedly found dead
cnn.com/2023/01/06/africa/kenya-edwin-chiloba-lgbt-activist-death-intl/
Kenyan LGBTQ activist's roommate suspected in his death, police say: One of the suspects in the death last week of prominent Kenyan LGBTQ rights campaigner Edwin ...
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Police arrest three more in murder of Kenya LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba: Police arrest three more in murder of Kenya LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba
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Five suspects linked to the murder of prominent Kenyan LGBTQ rights campaigner Edwin Chiloba appeared in court. Police said one of the suspects was the ... Show more reut.rs/3W3sGbf
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