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After news that the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC KP) rescinded an award given to Viktor Pylypenko, head of the LGBT+ Military association, due to his sexual orientation, Ukrainians started an online campaign denouncing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.
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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After news that the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC KP) rescinded an award given to Viktor Pylypenko, head of the LGBT+ Military association, due to his sexual orientation, Ukrainians started an online campaign denouncing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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi has urged the public to physically attack gay individuals, intensifying the repression of sexual minorities in a nation where LGBTQ people already encounter societal exclusion and potential imprisonment for up to two years if found guilty of same-sex acts.
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Burundi’s president condemns homosexuality as a Western import, but everyone knows it’s actually a Burundi export
President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi has urged the public to physically attack gay individuals, intensifying the repression of sexual minorities in a nation where LGBTQ people already encounter societal exclusion and potential imprisonment for up to two years if found guilty of same-sex acts.