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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Poland recognizes marriages of same-sex couples contracted in EU countries

Poland's Supreme Administrative Court has ruled to recognize marriages of same-sex couples contracted in other EU countries, following a prior ruling by the EU Court of Justice.

Mar 20 • 19:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Justification of a Bold Policy

The article discusses the political implications of the recognition of same-sex relationships in Greece, highlighting ongoing controversies and recent judicial endorsement of rights.

Mar 20 • 15:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PiS files a request to the Constitutional Tribunal after the NSA ruling on same-sex marriages

The Polish government is challenging a court ruling that ordered the registration of a same-sex marriage in Poland.

Mar 20 • 14:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Supreme Court: Same-sex married couples can adopt children – The reasoning behind the decision

The Greek Council of State has ruled that same-sex couples can adopt children, affirming the constitutionality of same-sex marriage and adoption rights established in May 2025.

Mar 20 • 11:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Council of State: Adoption Rights for Same-Sex Couples, the Rationale, and the Minority Opinion

The Greek Council of State has recognized the right of same-sex couples to adopt children, deeming it constitutional and compliant with existing marriage laws for same-sex partners.

Mar 20 • 09:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Leo Varadkar: LGBTQ+ rights in Europe face ‘chill wind’ from east and west

Leo Varadkar warns that LGBTQ+ rights in Europe are under threat from conservative movements in Russia and a lack of leadership from the U.S.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Junior team leader talks about the pride controversy: "The real reason"

Jaakko Lehtonen expresses his concerns about the recent pride controversy in Finnish sports, emphasizing the need for open discussions and the importance of human rights.

Mar 15 • 19:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police investigates torture after trans woman is beaten and marked with a Nazi swastika in MS

A 29-year-old trans woman in Ponta Porã, Brazil, was brutally beaten and marked with a Nazi swastika, leading police to investigate the incident involving her boyfriend and two others.

Mar 15 • 12:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

President of Ordo Iuris: Tusk's Law on 'Cohabitation' Aims to Dismantle the Institution of Marriage in Poland

Jerzy Kwaśniewski of Ordo Iuris argues that a proposed law by Donald Tusk intends to undermine the institution of marriage in Poland by equating same-sex partnerships with marriage rights.

Mar 13 • 15:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Senegal's Parliament Approved Stricter Anti-Homosexuality Law

The Senegalese Parliament has passed a law that increases penalties for same-sex sexual activity, raising the maximum sentence to ten years in prison.

Mar 13 • 13:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"Discriminate Gay Couples". On Same-Sex Adoption, the Word to the Constitutional Court

A Venetian court has consulted the Constitutional Court regarding a gay couple's right to adopt, challenging a law that currently prohibits same-sex couples from doing so.

Mar 13 • 10:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Two mothers unable to agree on child care. A symbolic case of the ECHR against Latvia

A case involving child custody rights of a non-biological parent in a same-sex couple in Latvia was examined by the European Court of Human Rights, which ruled in favor of the non-biological mother, awarding her compensation.

Mar 12 • 22:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The homophobic attacks on Cerno also reach Fiorello: "If you're gay, you must be left-wing"

Italy's media is discussing homophobic attacks against director Cerno, with discussions highlighting the hypocrisy of left-wing solidarity for LGBTQ+ rights when the targets are right-leaning.

Mar 12 • 19:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ratinho Causes Discontent at SBT, and the Network Says It Repudiates Offenses Against Erika Hilton

SBT has expressed discontent over presenter Ratinho's offensive remarks about Federal Deputy Erika Hilton, which do not align with the channel's values.

Mar 12 • 15:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Adolescents can request the rectification of their gender identity on their ID cards, according to a ruling by the Constitutional Court

Ecuador's Constitutional Court has ruled that adolescents aged 12 to 18 can request a rectification of their gender identity on their ID cards without needing to be of legal age.

Mar 12 • 13:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Senegal lawmakers tighten anti-LGBTQ law

Senegal's National Assembly approved a bill that significantly increases punishments for homosexual acts, reflecting a broader trend of tightening anti-LGBTQ laws across Africa.

Mar 12 • 12:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senegal's Parliament approves project that increases punishment for LGBT people in the country

Senegal's Parliament has approved a bill that significantly increases punishments for homosexual acts, making it the latest African country to impose stricter penalties on the LGBTQ+ community.

Mar 12 • 11:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

I, mayor of FdI, will marry in June with my Lega colleague - Rights are on the right

The first gay marriage between two mayors in Italy will occur in June, highlighting a surprising shift in civil rights from the right-wing political landscape.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegal parliament doubles penalty for gay sex

Senegal's parliament has increased the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison amid ongoing efforts to crack down on the LGBTQ community.

Mar 12 • 07:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Senegal: Senegal Lawmakers Back Tougher Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

Senegal's parliament has approved legislation that doubles prison sentences for same-sex relations and increases associated fines, reflecting a regional trend towards stricter anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

Mar 12 • 06:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Senegal toughens the law against homosexuality: “We are in panic, with the slightest complaint that can point you out and come for you”

Senegal has strengthened its laws against homosexuality, imposing harsher penalties and increasing repression against the LGBTQ+ community amid rising homophobia.

Mar 12 • 06:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

In Senegal, stricter fines and imprisonment for homosexual acts approved

Senegal has enacted tougher penalties, including fines and prison terms, for homosexual acts.

Mar 12 • 05:26 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Maximum punishment for homosexuality raised from five years to ten

Iceland has increased the maximum jail sentence for homosexuality from five years to ten years.

Mar 12 • 02:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ten Years in Prison: Senegal Doubles Maximum Penalty for Homosexuality

Senegal's parliament has passed a law doubling the maximum prison sentence for homosexuality from five to ten years amidst calls for the criminalization of same-sex relationships.

Mar 12 • 01:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senegal approves law that equates homosexuality to necrophilia and provides for up to 10 years in prison

Senegal has approved a controversial law that increases the prison sentence for same-sex acts and criminalizes any promotion of what it terms 'acts against nature'.

Mar 12 • 00:23 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Barents Observer: Barents Secretariat Declared Undesirable in Russia

Russia has declared the Norwegian Barents Secretariat an undesirable organization, claiming it promotes protest activities and LGBTQ rights.

Mar 11 • 23:10 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Senegal passes law doubling penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison

Senegal's parliament has enacted a law that increases the penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison, heightening the crackdown on the LGBTQ community.

Mar 11 • 23:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Erika Hilton elected president of the Women's Commission in Congress, despite opposition from the PL

Erika Hilton was elected president of the Women's Rights Commission in Brazil, becoming the first trans woman to hold such a position despite opposition efforts.

Mar 11 • 18:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Transgender... A 5-character acceptance speech [Han Chae-yun's Post-Rain Rainbow]

The article discusses the powerful acceptance speech of transgender musician Kira at the 23rd Korean Popular Music Awards, highlighting the ongoing struggles faced by the transgender community in South Korea.

Mar 11 • 08:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Prison sentences for pair who attacked gay men hailed as sign of hope for Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community

A Kenyan court sentenced two individuals to 15 years in prison for violently robbing two gay men, a ruling celebrated by LGBTQ+ advocates as a hopeful sign for the community.

Mar 11 • 06:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Ghana's Parliament Revives Dangerous Anti-LGBT Bill

Ghana's parliament has revived a harsh anti-LGBT bill that threatens the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

Mar 10 • 06:47 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

California professor calls to abolish identities like 'gay' and 'lesbian' since they 'harm trans people'

A UC Riverside professor advocates for the abolition of sexual identities such as 'gay' and 'lesbian', claiming they are detrimental to trans individuals.

Mar 9 • 22:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: Same-Sex Couple Challenges Marriage Act

A same-sex couple in Botswana is contesting the constitutionality of the Marriage Act, which prohibits same-sex marriages, in a case scheduled for the High Court.

Mar 9 • 15:27 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Samara Court Fines LGBTQ+ Activist $5.7K for ‘Extremism’

A court in Samara, Russia, has imposed a hefty fine on a LGBTQ+ activist for allegedly promoting extremism through his organization.

Mar 9 • 11:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Senegal lawmakers debate same-sex relations bill Wednesday

The Senegalese National Assembly is set to debate a bill that would increase the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison amid rising crackdowns on LGBTQ+ individuals.

Mar 7 • 17:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Fighting Female Workers are Changing the World'... 3.8 Strike Rally Held at Seoul Station

A rally advocating for gender equality and labor rights was held in Seoul ahead of International Women's Day, with participants calling for legislative changes and better protections for women and LGBTQ workers.

Mar 6 • 08:58 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Jonas Valaitis. If it weren't for human rights, geopolitics would be much simpler

Jonas Valaitis critiques the prioritization of human rights issues amidst global geopolitical tension, suggesting a focus on security instead.

Mar 5 • 09:09 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

No way to get into rescue flights

Eighteen Icelanders have requested to be evacuated from the Middle East, but women in Dubai say there is no way to arrange such flights.

Mar 4 • 18:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DATA LEAK ⟩ The Trump administration wants to rewrite U.S. history on national park informational signs

A leaked U.S. government database indicates that the Trump administration plans to revise informational signs at national parks and monuments to overlook African American history, LGBTQ rights, climate change, and other significant topics.

Mar 3 • 15:11 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Catholic Church in Iceland encourages suppression of homosexuality

The Catholic Church in Iceland is promoting the repression of homosexuality, drawing attention to its stance on LGBTQ+ rights.

Mar 3 • 07:41 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Encouragement for the suppression of homosexuality

An article discussing the recent encouragement for the suppression of homosexuality in Icelandic society.

Mar 3 • 07:41 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Amy Hamm: The zealotry of the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal must be exposed

The article criticizes the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal for its perceived bias against individuals expressing gender-critical views, particularly in the wake of a significant ruling against a former school trustee.

Mar 2 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Pride Week is Starting in Árborg

Pride Week is set to begin in Árborg on March 2 and will promote human rights and equality.

Mar 1 • 13:06 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Josh Dehaas: Human rights codes an unacceptable threat to free speech

This article discusses the controversy surrounding the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal's ruling against Barry Neufeld, who was ordered to pay damages for his anti-LGBTQ statements, raising concerns about the implications for free speech in Canada.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is convicted after attacking a couple of women with homophobic insults on the coast of SP

A man in Santos, Brazil, has been sentenced to community service and fines for homophobic verbal assaults against a couple of women.

Feb 28 • 09:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Moroccan feminist imprisoned for displaying the slogan 'Allah is lesbian' risks amputation

Moroccan feminist Ibtissam 'Betty' Lachgar faces possible amputation due to deteriorating health issues related to cancer while imprisoned for her activism.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Human Rights Commission has not granted permission for the establishment of the 'Byun Hee-soo Foundation' for two years... The union expresses 'regret'

On the fifth anniversary of the death of Byun Hee-soo, the public servants' union expressed regret that the Human Rights Commission has delayed the approval of the foundation bearing her name for almost two years.

Feb 27 • 07:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Kansas revokes driver’s licenses from trans residents in latest assault on rights

Kansas has enacted a law revoking driver’s licenses from transgender residents unless identification reflects their sex at birth, intensifying legal restrictions against LGBTQ+ individuals.

Feb 26 • 20:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Dem governor doubles down on transgender protections after Trump State of the Union

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has pledged to veto any legislation that targets the LGBTQ community, reaffirming her support for transgender rights following President Trump's State of the Union address, which called for bans on minors' gender transition surgeries without parental consent.

Feb 26 • 15:59 UTC
🇪🇪 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

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