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imam muhsin hendricks shot dead A Murder That Shocks the Nation South Africa is in shock following the assassination of Muhsin Hendricks, the world’s first openly gay imam. A strong advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights, he was shot dead in his vehicle over the weekend. While several LGBTQIA+ organizations suspect a hate crime, authorities have yet

Participation Conditional on a Safe Environment Australian surfer Tyler Wright, a two-time world champion, has confirmed her participation in the Abu Dhabi surfing competition after receiving assurances that she would compete in a safe environment as an LGBT athlete. With homosexuality being illegal in the United Arab Emirates and punishable by law, her participation required

Trump Urges IOC Ban on Transgender Athletes Trump Administration Pressures IOC Ahead of 2028 Olympics President Donald Trump is ramping up his efforts against transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, calling on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to amend its rules before the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. During the signing of an executive

Suspension of Pending Publications at the CDC The Trump administration has temporarily ordered the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to suspend the release of their pending research. This pause aims to review the content and exclude certain terms deemed inappropriate, such as “gender,” “LGBT,” “pregnant person,” or “non-binary.” An Ideological Constraint for Researchers

Executive Order on Transgender Athletes: Donald Trump Targets the LGBT Community Again A Controversial Decree Targeting Transgender Athletes On Wednesday, February 5, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a decree restricting transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports competitions. This measure, seen as a new attack on LGBT rights, was formalized during a ceremony at the White

U.S. Will Only Acknowledge Two Genders : Male and Female A Swift and Symbolic Shift On Monday, January 20, during his inaugural address, President Donald Trump announced a new federal policy that will recognize only “two genders: male and female.” This decision, presented as a key campaign promise, signals the launch of controversial policies that

LGBTQ+ Couples Rush to Marry Amid Political Uncertainty in the U.S. A Wedding Moved Forward as a Precautionary Measure Brian Sims and Alex Drakos, initially engaged with plans to wed in September, drastically changed their schedule following the results of the 2024 presidential election. Alarmed by the Democratic Party’s defeat, the couple tied the knot

Italian Church Opens Priesthood to Homosexuals The Catholic Church in Italy has taken a significant step by allowing homosexual men to become priests, provided they adhere to a vow of chastity. This decision, endorsed by the Vatican, is outlined in a provisional document recently approved by the Italian Episcopal Conference. According to the document, homosexuality

Thailand First same sex Marriages A Historic Day for Equality January 23 will mark a major milestone in Thailand as the first same-sex marriages are celebrated following the enactment of the Marriage Equality Act. In Bangkok, at least 300 couples are expected to formalize their unions, a first for the country and a significant advancement

Ghana’s Supreme Court Approves Anti-LGBT+ Bill Supreme Court Ruling: A Disturbing Milestone Ghana’s Supreme Court has approved the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill, unanimously rejecting two lawsuits challenging its constitutionality. The bill, passed by Parliament in February, prescribes prison sentences ranging from 3 to 10 years for individuals identified as LGBTQ+ members or accused of promoting the