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Uganda Has Passed A Bill That Makes It A Crime To Be LGBTQ With Life Imprisonment As Punishment

Those who are found guilty of having gay sex could face life imprisonment, while attempting same-sex relations could result in seven years in prison.

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Sex Workers In Thailand Held A Fashion Show To Fight The Stigma Around Sex Work

The event called for sex work to be recognized and sex workers to be protected under labor laws in Thailand.

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This Same-Sex Couple Sued South Korea’s Health Insurance For Denying Them Partner Status And Won

This is the first time South Korea has recognized the rights of same-sex couples.

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This Czech Football Player Has Become The World’s First Active Player To Come Out As Gay

“I am homosexual, and I no longer want to hide myself.”

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This 16-Year-Old British Trans Girl Was Found Murdered In A Park And People Want Justice

Brianna Ghey’s friends said she had been bullied at school for being transgender.

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Pope Francis Has Criticized Laws That Make It Illegal To Be LGBTQ, Saying LGBTQ People Are Children Of God

“Criminalizing people with homosexual tendencies is an injustice.”

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Finland Has Passed A New Law Allowing People To Self-Identify Their Legal Gender

The new Finnish law allows people to choose their legal gender without going through invasive medical and psychological procedures.

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This Former New Zealand Rugby Player Has Come Out To Become The First Openly LGBTQ All Blacks Player

Campbell Johnstone said he wanted to help take away the pressure and stigma over being LGBTQ in a sport that many associate with being strong and manly.

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This South Korean Dating Show Contestant Declared Her Feelings For Another Woman Contestant On TV

“Love Alarm Clap! Clap! Clap!” has gone viral after the woman contestant Jasmine openly chose to go on a date with another woman, White Rose.

LGBTQ

The UK Government Has Blocked A Scottish Law Allowing People To Self-Identify Their Legal Gender

The British government argued it would have “adverse effects” on UK-wide equalities legislation.

Activism

This Kenyan Fashion Designer And LGBTQ Activist Was Found Dead In A Metal Box And People Want Justice

Edwin Chiloba, a Kenyan fashion designer and LGBTQ activist, was found dead by the roadside, bringing attention to LGBTQ violence in the country once again.

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23 Human Rights Wins To Celebrate In 2022

Here’s to a year of progress.