Coca-Cola bought the covers of Switzerland’s newspapers for a pro-equality message

• Released Date: 03-Feb-2020

Coca-Cola purchased the covers of newspapers all over Switzerland to deliver a pro-equality message.On February 9, Switzerland will be voting on an initiative that could add sexual orientation to the list of protected identities in the country’s anti

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Cheshire Fire named as UK's third best employer for LGBT equality

• Released Date: 03-Feb-2020

FIRE chiefs are celebrating after being named as the third most inclusive employers in Britain for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people for the second year running. It is the eight time that Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has been named in

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Dissident pro-gay ministry will offer LGBT retreat in San Diego diocese

• Released Date: 03-Feb-2020

February 3, 2020 (<a href="https://josephsciambra.com/">Joseph Sciambra</a>) — On April 25–26, 2020, the Catholic parishes of St. Thomas More and St. Francis of Assisi, both in the Diocese of San Diego, will host an LGBT retreat:  <a href="https://w

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New chat and counseling mobile app for LGBTIQ+ Nigerians

• Released Date: 03-Feb-2020

<a href="https://nostringsng.com/">NoStrings Development Initiatives</a>, Nigeria’s leading LGBTIQ+ media advocacy group, has launched a new social and counseling mobile app for the country’s LGBTIQ+ community.

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New chat and counseling mobile app for LGBTIQ+ Nigerians

• Released Date: 03-Feb-2020

Development of the app was boosted by a grant from a gay-friendly African funding group and by <a href="https://saintpaulsfoundation.org/">St. Paul’s Foundation for International Reconciliation</a> and its donors. The St. Paul’s Foundation is also a

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Brooklyn Park to be renamed to honour Marsha P Johnson

• Released Date: 03-Feb-2020

A park in Brooklyn will be renamed to honour the achievements of gay rights activist Marsha P Johnson. New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo made the announcement at the annual Human Rights Campaign in gala on Saturday night. East River State Park in Broo

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Trans activist, refugee Norma Lize honoured for work with Vancouver's LGBT community

• Released Date: 03-Feb-2020

On Monday, when Vancouver activist and out-and-proud transgender woman Norma Lize receives an award for her work in the local LGBT community, it'll be the culmination of a long journey. "I never imagined that the day will come when I am recognized an

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Republicans scrap child marriage ban because they’re worried about a pro-LGBTQ proposal

• Released Date: 03-Feb-2020

Republicans are pulling a bill that would have raised Indiana’s minimum marriage age from 15 because a Democratic proposal to repeal the state’s ban on marriage equality got attached. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/01/31/us/ap-us-xgr-

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LGBT, Deaf Community Advocates Say Census Survey Isn't Specific Enough

• Released Date: 03-Feb-2020

The 2020 Census count in California starts in April and outreach has already begun around the San Joaquin Valley to ensure a complete count. However, some census advocates say the survey isn’t specific enough.One example is that the Census does not i

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How can Catholic colleges welcome the L.G.B.T. person?

• Released Date: 03-Feb-2020

Khadija (not her real name) is a student from Africa who attends a Catholic college in the United States. Though Muslim, Khadija is involved in her school’s campus ministry program and was excited to go on her first Kairos retreat during senior year.

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Super Bowl 2020 makes LGBT visibility history with rainbows, sparkle, drag

• Released Date: 03-Feb-2020

In 2000, RuPaul became the very first drag queen to star in a Super Bowl commercial. Flash forward 20 years later—this year’s big event today, where the Kansas City Chiefs will square off against the San Francisco 49ers in Miami, will have more ads t

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Local SES members show their pride

• Released Date: 02-Feb-2020

The state's SES members will celebrate the LGBTIQ community on Sunday by marching in the Midsumma Pride March in Melbourne as part of VICSES Pride Day.The annual event is now in its 25th year and recognises gender and sexuality diversity. According t

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