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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Strange act." Women seen kissing in Uganda may face life imprisonment

Two young women in Uganda were arrested for kissing in public, which is punishable by life imprisonment under the country's laws.

Feb 26 • 11:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence

Two women in Uganda face the possibility of life in prison after being arrested for allegedly kissing in public, an act deemed as same-sex activity in the country.

Feb 26 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Senegal PM vows to double penalty for same-sex relations

Senegal's Prime Minister vows to increase the penalty for same-sex relations from five to ten years in prison, reflecting the government's stance on LGBTQ+ rights.

Feb 25 • 21:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Brothers convicted for the murder of politician in Rio

Two brothers have been convicted by Brazil's Supreme Court for ordering the murder of politician and LGBTQ+ champion Marielle Franco in Rio de Janeiro in 2018.

Feb 25 • 17:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Canadian school trustee hit with $750K penalty after tribunal rules against his trans-policy posts

Barry Neufeld, a former Chilliwack school trustee, faces a $750,000 penalty for opposing transgender policies, as ruled by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal.

Feb 25 • 17:03 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Ukrainian man spared mobilization after gender change

A Ukrainian court ruled that a man who underwent gender transition is no longer eligible for military conscription, marking a notable legal definition amidst ongoing conflict with Russia.

Feb 25 • 14:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campaign for Name and Gender Rectification for Trans Individuals is Open for Registration in Ceará

The Judiciary of Ceará has opened registrations for the 'My Name, My Story' campaign to rectify the names and genders of transgender individuals.

Feb 25 • 11:29 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Senegal PM seeks 10-year prison terms for same-sex relations

The Senegalese Prime Minister is advocating for a 10-year prison sentence for individuals engaging in same-sex relations amid ongoing debates about LGBTQ+ rights in the country.

Feb 25 • 07:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Senegal May Double Punishments for Same-Sex Relationships

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is advocating for harsher penalties for same-sex relationships, proposing to increase prison sentences from five years to a maximum of ten.

Feb 24 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Senegal PM vows to double penalty for same-sex relations

Senegal's prime minister has announced new legislation that will double the maximum prison penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years amid rising crackdowns on LGBTQ+ individuals in the country.

Feb 24 • 14:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

War effort cannot become an excuse for retreat on human rights, says Ukrainian lawmaker

Ukrainian lawmaker Inna Sovsun emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus on human rights, including gender equality and LGBTQ rights, even amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"War is not an excuse to delay human rights... turning a blind eye leads to rapid regression"

In Ukraine, despite the ongoing war, advocates for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, like MP Inna Sovsun, continue to fight for human rights, highlighting the need for attention to these issues even in wartime.

Feb 23 • 11:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Chapter Accepts the Wedding of Rainbow Couples in the Facilities of the Lahti Parish - The Chapel Was Excluded

The Mikkeli Chapter has decided that same-sex couples can still be married in the facilities of the Salpausselkä Parish despite previous conflicts regarding the matter.

Feb 23 • 05:39 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: the repression of homosexuality intensifies, about twenty people arrested in a week

The Senegalese government has intensified its crackdown on homosexuality, resulting in the arrest of approximately twenty people, including notable figures from media and culture.

Feb 23 • 03:30 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Jerusalem Municipality to Commemorate Shira Banki in the Area Where She Was Murdered at the Pride Parade Over a Decade Ago

Jerusalem's municipality announced plans to commemorate Shira Banki, who was murdered at the Pride Parade in 2015, by including her name in the city's street name registry near the location of her death.

Feb 22 • 18:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After Remarks About Homosexuals - Notable Psychiatrist Dismissed: The Case Was Opened by LAT

A notable Lithuanian psychiatrist was dismissed after controversial comments about homosexuality, and the case is set to be reviewed by a higher court.

Feb 21 • 12:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Vermont couple reclaims foster care license after taking a stand on child gender transitioning

A married couple in Vermont has successfully reclaimed their foster care license after legal action against the state's requirement for LGBTQ+ training, which they opposed due to their views on child gender transitioning.

Feb 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Constitutional Committee Gives Green Light to the Amendment of the Conscription Act

The Constitutional Committee of Finland supports the government's proposal to amend the Conscription Act, stating that there are no constitutional obstacles to the changes.

Feb 20 • 10:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Historic Decision from the Pohjalais Church

The Finnish congregation in Vaasa has permitted same-sex marriages and blessings of unions in their churches, a significant change following a previous rejection of such practices by church officials.

Feb 19 • 07:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Maria Zaharova Tried to Humiliate Yle's Journalist – This Sparked Erkka Mikkonen's New Life

Journalist Erkka Mikkonen discusses how a tense exchange with Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zaharova in 2017 influenced his life and work.

Feb 19 • 03:45 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"We thought it was impossible": trans couple makes history and marries in church; archdiocese considers sanctioning the friar who officiated the marriage

A trans couple in Corrientes, Argentina, made history by marrying in a church, prompting the local archdiocese to consider sanctions against the friar who officiated the ceremony.

Feb 18 • 14:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

"It won't be like with abortion". Kotula for OKO.press on the status of a significant other [INTERVIEW]

Katarzyna Kotula discusses the upcoming legislative progress regarding the status of a significant other in Poland and the challenges expected from the President's office.

Feb 18 • 13:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump officials sued over effort to ‘erase history and science’ in national parks

A lawsuit has been filed against Trump officials for allegedly forcing the removal of historical and scientific exhibits from national parks.

Feb 18 • 02:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Controversy in Corrientes: a trans couple married in a church and the Archdiocese will declare it annulled

A trans couple married in a Catholic church in Corrientes faces annulment of their marriage by the Archdiocese due to canonical validity issues.

Feb 18 • 00:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Schumer pushes bill to give Pride flag same status as US, military flags

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is proposing legislation to officially recognize the Pride flag as a congressionally authorized flag on par with the U.S. flag and military flags.

Feb 16 • 16:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Malaysian politician made a shocking statement about gays: 'What was he thinking?!'

Malaysian minister Zulkifli Hasan faces backlash for claiming that work-related stress can change a person's sexual orientation.

Feb 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Massachusetts judge rules father can’t opt 5-year-old son out of kindergarten books on ‘gender stereotypes’

A Massachusetts judge ruled that a father cannot exclude his son from kindergarten lessons featuring books on gender stereotypes.

Feb 13 • 22:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump administration criticizes Mamdani, local Democrats as activists override government action at NYC monument: 'Focused on theatrics'

The Trump administration has removed a Pride flag from the national monument outside the Stonewall Inn, inciting backlash from local Democratic officials who believe the city should promote inclusivity.

Feb 13 • 18:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The Law on Closest Persons Goes to the Extraordinary Commission. Is It Good or Bad?

The Polish Parliament's Extraordinary Commission is set to finalize the law concerning informal relationships, amidst political divisions and advocacy for LGBTQ rights.

Feb 13 • 11:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The LGTBIQ+ flag returns to Stonewall defying the Trump Government

The LGTBIQ+ flag has been restored at the Stonewall National Monument in New York after being removed by the Trump administration, symbolizing a victory for advocates of LGBTQ+ rights.

Feb 13 • 07:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Pride flag reinstated at Stonewall after it was removed by Trump administration

The Pride flag has been reinstated at the Stonewall national monument in New York City after its removal by the Trump administration, drawing a large crowd to celebrate its return.

Feb 13 • 02:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Court: school must use the preferred name of a transgender student. Landmark ruling

A Polish court has ruled that schools must use the preferred names of transgender students, setting a significant precedent for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in educational institutions.

Feb 12 • 15:57 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Headline: The hunt for homosexuals intensifies in Senegal

In Senegal, an increase in the persecution of homosexuals is causing widespread fear, as recent arrests highlight the intensifying homophobia in the country.

Feb 12 • 08:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A lesbian couple is fighting over custody of their son after a breakup. The Constitutional Court intervened.

A custody battle between a lesbian couple in Czechia has reached the Constitutional Court after their breakup.

Feb 11 • 14:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Trump Administration removes the LGTBIQ+ flag from the Stonewall National Monument

The Trump Administration has removed the LGTBIQ+ flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, a historical site for LGBTQ+ rights.

Feb 11 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputy Beth Sahão marries teacher after eight years of union

Beth Sahão, a state deputy in Brazil, married teacher Fernanda Carlone in a ceremony after eight years together, emphasizing the importance of recognizing same-sex marriages in society.

Feb 10 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump administration removes LGBTQ+ Pride flag from Stonewall national monument

The Trump administration removed the LGBTQ+ Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument, drawing criticism from local leaders and advocates for LGBTQ+ rights.

Feb 10 • 21:50 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Two Senegalese celebrities arrested in high-profile 'anti-gay' case

Two prominent Senegalese figures have been arrested in a significant anti-gay crackdown in Senegal, prompting international attention and condemnation.

Feb 10 • 11:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Olympics and Fairness [Gender Prism]

Korean LGBTQ rights organization Rainbow Action calls for the Tokyo Olympics to not be used as a platform for transphobia, as discussions arise regarding the participation of transgender athletes.

Feb 8 • 20:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Queer Rodeo: Where Cowboys Wear Makeup to Dismantle Conservative Clichés

Queer Rodeo seeks to challenge gender stereotypes amid a backdrop of LGBTQ+ rights regression in the United States.

Feb 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘An unqualified insurrectionist’: outcry over Trump nominee in Wyoming

Darin Smith, a controversial Trump nominee for US attorney in Wyoming, faces criticism for his lack of legal experience and his previous actions during the January 6 insurrection.

Feb 7 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

The Awakening of Woke Pride

The article discusses the backlash against 'woke' culture in politics, highlighting how issues related to feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate restrictions are perceived to drive people towards conservative viewpoints in countries like the US and Spain.

Feb 5 • 05:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Cádiz CF consolidates its commitment to feminism and LGBTQ+ rights

Cádiz CF strengthens its commitment to feminism and LGBTQ+ rights by establishing a 'Violet Point' and an 'Rainbow Arch' at its stadium, aiming to combat sexism and homophobia in professional football.

Dec 25 • 04:30 UTC

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