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Vatican Synod LGBT+ Deliberations At the Vatican, after nearly thirty days of deliberations involving bishops and laity on the future of the Church, the LGBT+ question disappeared from the final synod summaries, despite its initial presence. James Martin, an American Jesuit and participant, points to the reluctance of certain segments of the Church to address

Queer U.K. Activists Hacked London Transit Ads to Support LGBTQ+ Gazans The Dyke Project, a “collection of transgender, cis and non-binary lesbian and gay men”, claims to have “hacked” 100 ads on public transport in London by covering obscure the actual advertisements with billboards displaying missiles from gay Palestinians from Gaza., according to Truth Out.These

Success of the LGBT Pride March in Taiwan On October 28th, tens of thousands gathered in Taipei to celebrate Taiwan’s advancements in LGBT+ rights, particularly the recent legislation allowing same-gender couples to adopt children. Taiwan has long been a symbol of LGBT+ freedoms in Asia, and this Pride March, the 21st of its kind and

Japan sterilization requirement for transgender people deemed unconstitutional In a landmark decision on October 25th, Japan’s Supreme Court ruled that the mandate requiring transgender individuals to undergo sterilization to legally change their gender in civil registries is unconstitutional. This decision stemmed from a case brought forward by a transgender woman challenging the 2003 statute that

JK Rowling Ready to Serve Prison Time J.K. Rowling has once again ignited controversy over her views on transgender issues. On October 17th, Rowling responded to an image projected on a division of the British Ministry of Justice that read “Repeat after us: trans women are women” with a simple “No.” This led to backlash,

India Supreme Court Declines Same-Sex Marriage in India India’s Supreme Court has refused to rule on the legality of same-sex marriages, deferring responsibility for legislating on the matter to parliamentarians. The decision is a setback for LGBT activists who had attempted to bypass elected political power, given the BJP government’s firm opposition to same-sex unions.

Mauritius Supreme Court Legalizes Homosexuality In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court of Mauritius declared the national prohibition of intimate relations between same-sex individuals as “discriminatory” and “unconstitutional”. This decision represents a significant victory for Abdool Ridwan Firaas Ah Seek, president of the local LGBT+ organization, Collectif Arc-en-Ciel, and others who have fought against the

Indian same sex marriage NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, October 17 (Openly) – LGBTQ+ Indians vowed on Tuesday to persevere in their quest for marriage equality, even after the Supreme Court ruled against legalizing same-sex marriages. However, they fear a long delay due to government resistance to same-sex unions. A five-judge panel sent the hot topic back to

National Coming Out Day New York City National Coming Out Day, observed on October 11th, holds profound significance for the LGBTQIA+ community, their allies, and advocates. In the diverse and inclusive landscape of New York City, this day resonates deeply, with boroughs bustling with events that emphasize the city’s dedication to its LGBTQIA+ inhabitants. The

Nepal courts refuse register same sex marriages In Nepal, Maya Gurung and Surendra Pandey find themselves ensnared in a judicial quagmire, their matrimonial bond unacknowledged by two subordinate judiciaries, a blatant disregard of the apex court’s provisional mandate to authenticate unions of analogous nature. Gurung, a transgender woman, yet legally identified as a male, and