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Dominican Republic Facing Constitutional Challenge to Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Armed Forces
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The Dominican Republic's Constitutional Court will hear a pivotal challenge to laws that criminalise consensual same-sex conduct among officers in the police and armed forces.
Human Rights Watch, which announced the challenge, argues that these laws violate the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender officers under international law, including...
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Biden’s Final Chapter: Reflecting on The President’s Views on LGBTQ+ Rights
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As Joe Biden enters the final phase of his presidency, his journey on LGBTQ+ rights stands out as a testament to personal growth and societal change.
Decades ago, when Biden was a junior U.S. senator from Delaware, he encountered challenging questions about gay rights that caught him unprepared. During...
Thailand has become the first nation in South-East Asia to legalise same-sex marriage, with the country's Senate approving the landmark bill.
The legislation's approval was anticipated after it passed the House of Representatives with a near-unanimous vote in March.
Despite Thailand's vibrant LGBTQ+ scene featuring bustling gay bars and a prominent...
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Historic Victory for LGBTQ+ Rights as Greece Legalises Same-Sex Marriage
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Greece has made history by becoming the first nation with a Christian Orthodox majority to legalise same-sex marriage.
This landmark decision, reflected in a parliamentary vote of 176-76, not only legalises marriage for same-sex couples but also grants them the right to adopt children.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis lauded the...
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New Zealand Blood Service Considers Ending ‘Archaic’ Ban On MSM Blood Donations
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The New Zealand Blood Service has confirmed that it is currently reassessing its contentious regulations that have seen the majority of gay and bisexual men (MSM) banned from donating blood.
The rule has been widely criticised as outdated and discriminatory, prohibits gay and bisexual men (or Men who have sex...
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Public Opinion Divided on Same-Sex Marriage in Greece as Government Proposes New Laws
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A recent GPO poll published in Parapolitika has brought to light Greece's divided opinion on same-sex marriage, highlighting an almost 50-50 split on legalising same-sex marriage.
The survey, which captured the political atmosphere at the onset of 2024, reveals that Greek society is almost evenly split on the issue,...
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Same-Sex Marriage Legislation Ushers In A New Era for LGBTQ+ Rights in Estonia
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In a historic move, Estonia has become the first former Soviet republic to legalise same-sex marriage.
The country’s parliament passed the legislation with a 55 to 34 vote in its 101-seat parliament in June 2023. The law officially took effect on New Year’s Day, 2023, enabling same-sex couples in...
Zander Murray, Scottland’s first openly gay footballer, has announced his retirement from professional football.
In an interview with the BBC, the 32-year-old expressed that this season would mark the end of his football career, stating, “I think you just know when your time is up, and that’s where I’m at....