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Ghana Has Passed A Bill That Would Make It A Crime For People To Identify As LGBTQ
The bill, criticized by human rights groups and activists, still has to be signed by President Nana Akufo-Addo before it becomes law.
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In A Landmark Moment, Greece Has Become The First Orthodox Christian Country To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex partnerships have been legal in Greece since 2015, but now same-sex couples can get married as well as legally adopt children.
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France Has Appointed Its Youngest And First Openly Gay Prime Minister
34-year-old Attal gained popularity as the government’s spokesperson during the COVID-19 pandemic and was later appointed education minister, when he banned Muslim women from wearing abayas in schools.
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12 Of The Best LGBTQ Stories Of 2023
Here’s to more LGBTQ wins in 2024.
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In A Landmark Moment, Pope Francis Has Said Catholic Priests Can Bless Same-Sex Couples
In a document released on Dec. 18, the Pope said that priests could offer blessings as long as they did not resemble marriage.
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Russia Has Banned The Entire Global LGBTQ Movement As An “Extremist” Organization
The country’s justice ministry had filed a lawsuit accusing the undefined “international public LGBTQ movement” of “inciting social and religious discord”.
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In A Historic Moment, Nepal Has Registered Its First Ever Same-Sex Marriage
Maya Gurung, a trans woman, and Surendra Pandey, a man, have been together for almost a decade.
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Mexico’s First Nonbinary Judge Has Been Found Dead At Their Home And People Want Answers
39-year-old Jesús Ociel Baena and their partner were found dead at their home in Aguascalientes, México.
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This Gay Israeli Soldier Held Up A Pride Flag During Israel’s Invasion Of Gaza And Caused A Huge Controversy
“In the name of love you killed 5000 kids in 1 month.”
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Good News: Japan Rules Trans Sterilization Is Unconstitutional, Canada’s Woman-Majority Supreme Court And More
Take a break with some of the good news stories from around the world.
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Hundreds Of Thousands Of People In Taiwan Took Part In Asia’s Biggest Pride Parade To Celebrate LGBTQ Rights
About 176,000 people marched through the streets of Taipei in Asia’s biggest ever Pride parade.
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Japan’s Top Court Has Ruled That Forcing People To Be Sterilized To Change Gender Is Unconstitutional
Currently, Japan requires people to have their reproductive organs removed before they can legally change their gender.