News LGBTQ is a category dedicated to news affecting the global LGBTQ+ community. This news feed highlights the most relevant events, stories, and developments regarding LGBTQ+ rights, as well as social and cultural inclusion. It covers a wide range of topics, including legislative changes, progress in civil rights recognition, the ongoing fight for equality, and the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
In addition to political and legislative issues, "News LGBTQ" explores the cultural and social aspects of LGBTQ+ life, including art, literature, music, and the influential voices that shape and enrich this culture. You'll also find coverage of celebrations like Pride parades, awareness campaigns, and personal stories that showcase the courage and resilience of this community.
Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or simply curious to learn more, this category offers you a current and nuanced perspective on the topics that matter for diversity and inclusion, while fostering understanding and acceptance through information.
Palestinian Filmmaker Wins Major LGBTQ+ Short Film Award Dima Hamdan Awarded the 2024 Iris Prize Palestinian filmmaker Dima Hamdan has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Iris Prize, valued at £30,000, marking it as the largest LGBTQ+ short film award globally. Hamdan expressed her deep appreciation, referring to the prize as the “Oscars of LGBTQ+ […]
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Activists Oppose World Bank’s Possible Loan Resumption to Uganda Concerns Over Lending to Uganda Amid LGBTQ+ Oppression Activists are raising objections to the World Bank’s consideration of resuming loans to Uganda, a country that continues to suppress LGBTQ+ rights. In August 2023, the World Bank froze new loans to Uganda in response to the Anti-Homosexuality
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Trump Campaign Backs Universal IVF Access Trump’s Push for IVF Coverage Expansion Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign has announced plans to support “universal access” to in-vitro fertilization (IVF), potentially expanding coverage to include same-sex couples. In a statement on Wednesday, the campaign confirmed that Trump would work toward making IVF more affordable, should he win re-election.
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Taiwan Recognizes Same-Sex Marriages Between Taiwanese and Chinese A New Step Forward in LGBT+ Rights Taiwan has taken a significant step in advancing LGBT+ rights by allowing same-sex marriages between Taiwanese citizens and Chinese nationals. This new policy, announced on Thursday by Liang Wen-chieh, spokesperson for Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, marks the first time cross-border
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Kentucky Governor Ban Conversion Therapy for Minors Executive Order Targets Controversial Practice On Wednesday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order banning “conversion therapy” for minors, a practice aimed at changing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Beshear denounced the procedure as harmful, calling the ban a necessary measure to protect vulnerable children.
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France Chooses “Emilia Perez” 2025 Oscars France’s Candidate for Best International Feature Film Announced As preparations ramp up for the 2025 Academy Awards, France has officially selected Emilia Perez, directed by Jacques Audiard, to compete in the prestigious Best International Feature Film category. The film, which has been a box office hit throughout the summer
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London’s First LGBTQ+ Cinema Gets Green Light London is set to welcome its first dedicated LGBTQ+ cinema following the approval of a new venue named The Arzner. Inspired by Dorothy Arzner, a groundbreaking lesbian filmmaker and the first woman to direct a sound film in Hollywood, this cinema aims to celebrate queer culture through a
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HRC Study: Kamala Harris Favored by 74% of LGBTQ+ Voters A recent survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) reveals that over 95% of LGBTQ+ adults in the United States are registered to vote, with 93% expressing a strong intention to participate in the upcoming November elections. Among these voters, 73% report feeling “highly
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New Legislation in Georgia Restricts LGBTQ+ Rights The Georgian Parliament has passed a controversial law that imposes significant restrictions on the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. The legislation, proposed by the ruling party, Georgian Dream, was approved during a recent parliamentary session. All 84 members of the majority party supported the bill, while opposition parties
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Morocco : Controversy Over School Textbook Featuring “LGBT” Colors A Complaint from a PJD Representative Mustapha Ibrahimi, a member of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), raised concerns to the Minister of National Education, Preschool Education, and Sports about a preschool textbook featuring colors linked to the LGBT flag. The book in question, titled “Au
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