Intersex rights need laws, not another awareness day
[ 3 minutes to read] A child’s body should not undergo irreversible changes simply because adults find it difficult to accept….
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Israel flies the rainbow flag. Its government’s record tells another story
[ 3 minutes to read] Israel’s LGBTQ+ reputation faces an uncomfortable test at home. A new report by the Aguda, an…
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Tied to a tree to “cure” homosexuality: Ghana’s religious conversion abuse
[ 3 minutes to read] For three nights, a 28-year-old man from Accra was reportedly tied to a tree at a…
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Attacks on women and LGBTQ+ people are part of an authoritarian strategy
[ 3 minutes to read] When politicians target women’s autonomy or LGBTQ+ equality, the consequences extend beyond the people immediately affected….
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Married in Austria, rejected in Slovakia
[ 2 minutes to read] Ivan Novotný and Metod Špaček married in Austria in 2020. Six years later, Slovakia still refuses…
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NHS trans ward rules promise privacy—but risk exposing patients
[ 3 minutes to read] An internal NHS England assessment has warned that its new policy on hospital accommodation could discourage…
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Hundreds arrested as Senegal’s LGBTQ+ community goes into hiding
[ 3 minutes to read] Hundreds of people have faced arrest in Senegal as an escalating crackdown drives LGBTQ+ people out…
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Botswana could become Africa’s second marriage-equality country
[ 3 minutes to read] Two women in Botswana want to marry. To obtain the recognition that heterosexual couples can take…
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Rights groups: Turkey censors LGBT voices—and X complies
[ 3 minutes to read] Human rights organizations say Turkey is silencing LGBT advocates and independent journalists online—and X is enforcing…
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The best Olympic host ever: 10 years in jail for being gay
[ 3 minutes to read] Welcome to Senegal. Come for the Youth Olympics, celebrate human dignity, and try not to notice…
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Iowa weakens LGBTQ+ foster-care protections in the name of religious freedom
[ 2 minutes to read] Iowa has removed a safeguard requiring foster parents to respect children’s sexual orientation and gender identity…
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Supreme Court Justice Alito says same-sex marriage threatens religious freedom
[ 2 minutes to read] Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has renewed attention to his opposition to marriage equality through a…
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U.S. deports LGBTQ+ migrants to countries where they face persecution
[ 3 minutes to read] The United States has deported LGBTQ+ people to countries where their identities expose them to danger,…
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China’s LGBTQ survey shows striking support — but it does not represent all of China
[ 4 minutes to read] A large survey of adults in mainland China has found surprisingly high levels of support for…
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Catholic schools want public money — While excluding LGBTQ families
[ 4 minutes to read] Catholic preschools in Colorado want access to a taxpayer-funded universal preschool program. At the same time,…
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Northern Ireland moves toward banning LGBT conversion practices
[ 4 minutes to read] Northern Ireland could become the first jurisdiction in the UK or Ireland to enact a specific…
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“Allah is lesbian” T-shirt. How many years in prison?
[ 6 minutes to read] More than a year after Moroccan authorities arrested atheist, feminist and LGBTQ rights activist Ibtissame “Betty”…
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U.S. appeals court blocks DOJ attempt to obtain transgender patients’ medical records
[ 4 minutes to read] Medical records contain some of the most private information a person can possess. Diagnoses, treatments, medications…
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Can religion turn gay people straight?
[ 8 minutes to read] Imagine discovering that you are gay and being informed that the solution is remarkably straightforward. You…
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Escaping the Shadow: The Lesbian Couple Refugees from Sudan and Egypt #1
[ 3 minutes to read] March 2026 – The vibrant streets of Cairo are often celebrated for their history, but for…
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Survival Fund for Miro: A Trans Woman in Hiding #1
[ 2 minutes to read] “My name is Miro. I am 25 years old, and I am a refugee from Yemen…
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Human rights violations in the name of religion: Third part
[ 3 minutes to read] Human rights frameworks protect freedom of religion while simultaneously prohibiting discrimination, violence, and coercion. This dual…
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Human rights violations in the name of religion: Second part
[ 4 minutes to read] Human rights are built on the idea that every human being possesses inherent dignity regardless of…
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Standing With Amanya: A Lifeline for an Intersex Refugee in Hiding #2
[ 5 minutes to read] Update: Amanya has reached Canada October 2026 — The waiting is over. Amanya is in Canada.She…
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How religious dogma affects mental health
[ 5 minutes to read] Religion never stays outside the mind. It enters the nervous system, identity, and emotional life. Dogma…
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💔 Forced to Move Again: Time is Running Out for Georgina. Our Collective Action is Critical – #6
[ 3 minutes to read] We’ve been quiet for a while, holding our breath as the situation for one of our…
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The Czech national hysteria after the archbishop’s death
[ 4 minutes to read] Dominik Duka, an archbishop, dies and the country loses its mind. Crowds rush to churches. Media…
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The Woman They Tried to Erase: Amanya’s Fight for Her Truth #1
[ 4 minutes to read] Update: Amanya has reached Canada October 2026 — The waiting is over. Amanya is in Canada.She…
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Freethinkers International substitutes governments
[ 4 minutes to read] A global government would be the most logical path. Shared humanity, shared planet, shared responsibilities. It…
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Because of you
[ < 1 minute to read] I became depressed and my psyche changed: My family says: It’s envy. The doctor says: It’s…
