Scottish Government unveils plans for gender neural school toilets

• Released Date: 18-Jul-2017

New proposals from the Scottish Government include plans for schools to introduce gender neutral toilets.The move has already been welcomed by equality campaigners, who say it will help reduce bullying, as well as make toilets safer for young people.

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First Cambodian LGBTQ Dance Troupe Debut Siem Reap Stage

• Released Date: 18-Jul-2017

Prumsodun Ok & NATYARASA company performs Robam Santhyea Vehea which showcases the use of Khmer classical dance, music, and costume to depict the love and marriage of two men, Siem Reap, Cambodia, July 14, 2017. (Photo: Lina Goldberg)

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Why is there no transgender emoji?

• Released Date: 17-Jul-2017

We have a rainbow flag emoji.We have emojis of same-sex couples holding hands, kissing and smiling with their children. So why not a transgender flag emoji?

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Florist appeals case to Supreme Court hoping to win the right to discriminate

• Released Date: 17-Jul-2017

A florist in Washington who refused to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court in hopes it will grant her the right to discriminate in the name of religion.

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German judge wants to deport gay couple, grills them about their sex lives

• Released Date: 17-Jul-2017

A German judge questioned a gay couple fighting deportation to Russia about their sex lives for four hours because he did not believe they were gay.Pavel Tupikov, 41, and his partner, Igor Popialkovskii, 32, are fighting to stay in Germany

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Muslim radio host schools caller who says you can’t be gay and Muslim

• Released Date: 16-Jul-2017

A Muslim radio host has schooled a caller who said that you cannot be both gay and Muslim.The caller, who is a practising Muslim, told Nawaz that while he did not hold a grudge against gay people or same-sex marriage, he felt that faith and sexuality

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WATCH: This gay couple adopted four children from difficult circumstances

• Released Date: 16-Jul-2017

Rob and Reece Scheer are the proud parents of multiple children from the foster care system. All four children came from difficult circumstances – ones of abuse, neglect, and a general lack of compassion.

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Pro-LGBTQ groups kicked out of Muslim conference

• Released Date: 16-Jul-2017

Earlier this month, Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV), a pro-LGBTQ and pro-gender equality Muslim organization, partnered with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to host a table at the annual Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) convention in Chic

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Tens of thousands march through Seoul for South Korea’s biggest Pride parade

• Released Date: 16-Jul-2017

Over 85,000 people marched through Seoul for its biggest Pride parade ever on Saturday (15 July).According to the Korea Herald, sporadic rain couldn’t keep crowds away, with an estimated 35,000 people more than last year.

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New York City substance abuse centers charged with discriminating against trans patients

• Released Date: 16-Jul-2017

The New York City Commission on Human Rights has recently charged four substance abuse centers in the city with discrimination.Since 2002 it has been illegal to discriminate based on gender identity in New York City, following the New York City Counc

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Chinese LGBT community slam popular social app for banning same-sex content

• Released Date: 16-Jul-2017

LGBT people in China have slammed a popular social media app, Weibo, for banning LGBT content from the platform.The social media site has characteristics of Facebook and Twitter and around one-third of Chinese people use it.

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WATCH: Were Atlanta’s rainbow crosswalks worth the money?

• Released Date: 15-Jul-2017

On the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, Atlanta’s mayor announced that rainbow crosswalks will be a permanent fixture in the area of the city known for its LGBTI community.

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