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UN Renews Crucial Mandate for Protection Against Violence and Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
In a defining vote, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert focusing on the protection against violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Northern Pride launches Pride in Schools campaign
A leading North East LGBTQ+ charity has launched a new initiative to promote inclusivity within schools.
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Facing the Myths: LGBT Voices from the Middle East and North Africa
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people living in the Middle East and North Africa share their responses to myths and stereotypes about LGBT people in the region on a new video and special feature released today by the Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality (AFE) and Human Rights Watch.
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New Draft Treaty Affirms Protection for Women and LGBTIQ People Rights Organisations Applaud the Move
A coalition of human rights organizations, led by MADRE, Outright Action International and CUNY Law School, have announced a historic victory for the power of international law to extend protection to all victims of atrocities.
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Manchester Pride Announces Innovative Event for Young LGBTQ+ People
Free Yourself, Know Yourself – Manchester Pride has announced its programme of events for Youth Pride MCR – a brand new element of this year’s Manchester Pride Festival.
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Sasha Domansky tells a heartbreaking coming out story
YouTuber Sasha Domansky tells his coming out story to his religious Russian family and what a nightmare that followed.