Tag: LGBTQ
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The Polish President’s instrumentalisation of LGBTI persons is a cheap attempt at political gain ahead of elections
Polish President Andrzej Duda, candidate for re-election in the upcoming Presidential elections, scheduled for 28 June 2020, signed a Family Charter.
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Four in Five LGBTQ+ people admit mental health has taken a hit during lockdown
79% admit mental health affected negatively as a new survey of 2333 LGBTQ+ people finds big shifts in LGBTQ+ people experiencing depression, anxiety and loneliness due to lockdown.
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Supreme Court Victory! Federal Law Protects Transgender Workers
Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) hailed today’s landmark Supreme Court ruling that transgender people cannot be fired for who they are. In a 6-to-3 ruling, the chief justices issued a sweeping decision that affirms federal law protects transgender and non-binary as well as lesbian, gay, and bisexual workers under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rejecting the federal administration’s attempts to roll back employment protections.
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Gov. Tony Evers orders gay pride flag to fly over Wisconsin Capitol
U.S Gov. Tony Evers has ordered a rainbow flag symbolising gay pride to be flown over the Wisconsin state Capitol for the second time in state history, the first time was in 2019.
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Northern Pride to go ahead…Online
This year’s Northern Pride will go ahead – with a full day of events taking place virtually.
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Okayama to join other Japan cities issuing LGBTQ certificates
The city of Okayama in western Japan says it will issue certificates recognising same-sex partnership starting July 1 to couples living in or planning to move to the city.