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Queer Lives at Risk as Ghana’s Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ Bill

Outright International condemns the passing of the «Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021» in Ghana. This bill aims to criminalize the existence of LGBTQ individuals and their allies. The parliament’s approval on 28 February 2024 will severely impact the lives and freedoms of LGBTQ individuals in Ghana.

Europe - LGBTQ National

Ukrainians condemn church’s discrimination – public figures return awards after UOC KP revokes medal from openly gay soldier

After news that the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC KP) rescinded an award given to Viktor Pylypenko, head of the LGBT+ Military association, due to his sexual orientation, Ukrainians started an online campaign denouncing awards from this church, as reported by Ukraine’s LGBT Military community on social media on 26 February 2024.

World - LGBTQ Rights

Disappointed that legal challenges against anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were unsuccessful

Equal Rights, Access and Opportunities SVG Inc. («ERAO SVG») is disappointed that the consolidated cases of Vincentians Javin Kevin Vinc Johnson v The Attorney General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines et al and Sean Mac Leish v The Attorney General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines et al were unsuccessful in the High Court of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Ireland - LGBTQ National

Two gay men appointed to Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly make history

In a historic move, Northern Ireland has witnessed a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ representation as two gay men have been appointed to the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly.

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LGBTQ+ pioneers in healthcare leading the charge for inclusivity in the NHS

In the constantly changing world of medicine and healthcare, diversity has always been crucial for advancement. Recognising the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals to the field is not just an acknowledgement of their skills but also a testament to the strength of inclusion.

Europe - LGBTQ Rights

MEPs issue statement on LIBE Committee vote on EU’s LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020–2025

On Tuesday, 23 January, members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) approved—with 46 votes in favour and 8 against—the draft report on the implementation of the European Union’s LGBTIQ Equality Strategy for the 2020–2025 period, in which MEPs call for a new LGBTIQ strategy 2026-2031 to be presented by the Commision.

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«Queer in Gaza» raises awareness of Hamas’ LGBTQ+ persecution

Queer Lives at Risk as Ghana’s Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ Bill

Ukrainians condemn church’s discrimination – public figures return awards after UOC KP revokes medal from openly gay soldier

Disappointed that legal challenges against anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were unsuccessful

Two gay men appointed to Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly make history

LGBTQ+ pioneers in healthcare leading the charge for inclusivity in the NHS

MEPs issue statement on LIBE Committee vote on EU’s LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020–2025

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