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Russia has granted initial approval to a proposed bill that seeks to prohibit gender-affirming healthcare for transgender individuals of all ages. Sponsored by senior politician Pyotr Tolstoy, the bill claims to safeguard Russia's 'cultural, family values, and traditions' while combating the 'perceived infiltration' of Western anti-family ideology. Lawmakers also...

In a landmark decision, the state parliament of Queensland, Australia, has revised its laws regarding gender identification, eliminating the need for surgery when updating gender markers on birth certificates and other official documents for trans and gender-diverse individuals. The amendments, which the Queensland parliament passed on Wednesday, introduce significant changes...