Tag: discrimination
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USA: Louisiana Judge Halts Enforcement of LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination Rule in Schools
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A federal judge in the state of Louisiana has blocked the enforcement of a new rule from President Joe Biden's administration that protects LGBTQ+...
For LGBTQ+ New Zealanders thinking of hoping the pond, Craig Young offers a backgrounder on the history and culture of our nearest neighbour and...
Relentless opposition is marring progress made towards equal rights for LGBTI people, ILGA World said today, as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex lives...
A new study by Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne has highlighted the persistent issue of homophobia in sport, highlighting that over half of...
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Peru’s Health Ministry Sparks Outrage After Categorising Trans People As “Mentally Ill”
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Trans, non-binary, and intersex individuals in Peru have been classified as "mentally ill" under a recent decree issued by the government’s health ministry.
The decree,...
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Texas Challenges Biden Administration Over Expanded LGBTQ+ Student Protections
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The State of Texas filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, contesting the Biden administration's latest amendments to Title IX, giving...
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Poland’s Progressive Pivot: New Legislation To See Protection Of LGBTQ+ Rights
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A year ago, it would have been unexpected for Poland to consider legislation that criminalises hate speech against LGBTQ+ individuals. However, recently, the nation's...
New Zealand
Legal Challenge Questions Exclusion of Sexual Orientation in NZ Hate Speech Law
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Appeal Court Reviews Alleged Discrimination in NZ Hate Speech Legislation.
On Tuesday, 9 April 2024, the Wellington Court of Appeal deliberated on the case of...