Thailand could be about to introduce civil partnerships for same-sex couples

• Released Date: 28-Apr-2018

If the bill passes then Thailand would become only the second Asian country to recognise same-sex couples. A bill set to legalise same-sex civil partnerships is set to be introduced to the Thai parliament. Last year, the Thai government confirmed the

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Ann Widdecombe criticises Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s promise to support LGBTQ rights

• Released Date: 25-Apr-2018

There’s a currently a big push for the UK government to put pressure on these countries to reform their laws and to give adequate protection and equal rights to their LGGBTQ citizens.

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New law to pave way for same-sex partnerships

• Released Date: 25-Apr-2018

AFTER YEARS of calls by sexual-diversity groups, a new law that would allow registered life partnership for same-sex couples is in the making – with supporters expecting it to be promulgated within the term of the present governmentFor proponents, th

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Vancouver protesters rally against LGBT-inclusive school program

• Released Date: 24-Apr-2018

SOGI 123, a curriculum program that has been rolled out in 51 of BC’s 60 school districts and is in testing phases in Alberta, aims to make schools safer and more inclusive for LGBT students. Elements of the program include teaching respectful langua

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Anti-LGBT activists launch ‘smear campaign’ against Democratic Senator Cory Booker

• Released Date: 23-Apr-2018

Anti-LGBT activists have launched a campaign targeting US Senator Cory Booker, after he challenged a Trump nominee over homophobic comments.

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Nigerian columnist claims that Theresa May is a lesbian following her LGBTQ rights intervention

• Released Date: 22-Apr-2018

Earlier this week, Theresa May gave a speech where she said that she “deeply regrets” anti-LGBTQ laws that were introduced in the Commonwealth under British law.

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Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta says that LGBTQ rights aren’t of “major importance” to Kenya

• Released Date: 21-Apr-2018

The President made the remarks in an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. Even though Theresa May has expressed a “deep-regret” for archaic laws against homosexuality that were exported to Commonwealth countries, and Home Secretary Amber Rudd ha

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Pride House to open during 2018 World Cup despite Russia’s anti-LGBTQ laws

• Released Date: 21-Apr-2018

Despite Russia’s anti-LGBTQ laws, a Pride House for LGBTQ athletes will be open during the 2018 World Cup. Pride Houses were first set up in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. They’re designed to be a place for LGBTQ athletes, coaches and disting

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Trump administration dismantles LGBT-friendly policies

• Released Date: 19-Apr-2018

The policy reversals also come after President Donald Trump repeatedly pledged during his campaign that he would support LGBT causes. "Thank you to the LGBT community!" Trump tweeted in June 2016. "I will fight for you while Hillary brings in more pe

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Man murdered for adding another man to a LGBTI WhatsApp group

• Released Date: 18-Apr-2018

Indonesia’s hostility to LGBTI people Homosexuality is not illegal in Indonesia, but a severe clamping down on the community in the past two years has seen an increase in arrests of gay men.

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This is how Brexit could hurt you as an LGBTI person in the UK

• Released Date: 18-Apr-2018

The report also shows the EU has helped drive UK LGBTI rights forward, particularly in the last two decades. It asks how the government could do that alone, and whether progress will slow once we leave the EU?

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Man murdered for adding another man to a LGBTI WhatsApp group

• Released Date: 18-Apr-2018

Indonesia’s hostility to LGBTI people Homosexuality is not illegal in Indonesia, but a severe clamping down on the community in the past two years has seen an increase in arrests of gay men.

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