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Munkedal Council in Sweden choose to exclude LGBTQ people
There is no political support for the proposal that previous municipal council Åsa Karlsson from Swedish Social Democratic Party (Socialdemokraterna) wrote about expanding the municipality’s guidelines with general flagging during West Pride festival.
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Astraea Foundation Statement on Caster Semenya Ruling
The recent ruling of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against Caster Semenya is not only a major setback for intersex human rights but reveals how intersex people—especially those who are Black and Brown – continue to be dehumanised and systematically excluded from all spheres of life, including sports.
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Bongo’s Bingo to launch the Northern Pride Festival
Big prizes, pop tunes and a special guest performance will all feature at the opening night of one of the UK’s biggest free LGBTQ+ festivals.
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Caster Semenya Loses Appeal for Equal Treatment
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed South African athlete Caster Semenya’s challenge to international athletics regulations which would see her compelled to undergo medical treatment or be forced out of competition.
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10 Years with Marriage Equality in Sweden Today
10 years ago, May 1, 2009, Sweden got married equality. A great success for the LGBTQ movement and a gigantic step forward for the same-sex couple’s rights in Sweden.
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Homophobic Tunisia invokes sharia law in bid to shut down LGBTQ rights group
Judicial harassment and rise in arrests under anti-sodomy law add to climate of tension and fear.