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French Senate Passes Bill Acknowledging Past Discrimination Against Homosexuals The French Senate has unanimously passed a bill recognizing the historical discrimination against homosexuals by the French Republic, addressing the repercussions of discriminatory laws active until 1982. Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti and socialist senator Hussein Bourgi were key figures in advocating for this recognition. The bill,

Danica Roem Becomes Virginia’s First Transgender State Senator Danica Roem’s election as Virginia’s first transgender state senator is a historic achievement, marking a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ representation in American politics. Overcoming political barriers in a traditionally conservative region, Roem defeated her Republican opponent, Bill Woolf, focusing on key issues like infrastructure and environmental

Transgender women barred from playing in international women’s cricket The International Cricket Council (ICC) has prohibited transgender females, specifically those who have experienced male puberty but later transitioned to female, from participating in international women’s cricket competitions. This decision, made to maintain the integrity and safety of the women’s game, was announced by ICC Chief

Trans Women Welcome Pope’s Message of Inclusivity In the quaint, bustling town of Torvaianica, Italy, a transformative story unfolds, deeply rooted in compassion and inclusivity. Pope Francis, known for his groundbreaking approach, has extended a warm embrace to transgender Catholics. This act of kindness has profoundly impacted a group of trans women in this coastal

Mexico third-gender ‘muxe’ festival In the vibrant heart of Oaxaca, Mexico, the city of Juchitan became a kaleidoscope of color and celebration as the third-gender ‘muxe’ community held a grand festival. This weekend event, reverently known as a “vela,” was not just a festivity—it was a statement of resilience and solidarity within the LGBTQ spectrum,

Church of England backs services for gay couples The Church of England has approved blessing services for same-sex couples, marking a significant shift from its traditional stance. These services, which are not full marriage ceremonies, will still feature symbolic elements like ring exchanges and priestly blessings. This decision, narrowly passed by the Church’s legislative assembly,

Russia wants ban LGBT activities on its territory The progress of LGBT+ rights in Russia has regressed significantly since the early openness post-USSR’s collapse. In 2013, a law was introduced banning the “propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships,” initially targeting minors. However, as of December, this legislation has been broadened to forbid all LGBT+ “propaganda” to

U.N. Report LGBTQ Rights in the U.S. The U.N. Human Rights Committee (HRC) has raised serious concerns about the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the United States in its first review of U.S. human rights in nine years. The report identifies 29 areas where the U.S. is failing to comply with the International Covenant on

Transgender day remembrance vigils new-york city In New York City, Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed on November 20th annually, in memory of transgender individuals lost to violence. Initiated in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor Rita Hester, a transgender woman murdered in 1998, this day has become a crucial event for commemorating transgender