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Treatment of World Cup fans in Qatar monitored after rainbow hat ban

Downing Street has said the treatment of UK fans at the World Cup is being closely monitored after rainbow bucket hats were confiscated from Wales supporters in Qatar.Former Wales team captain Laura McAllister, who is an ambassador for her country at the tournament, was among a number of supporters told to remove the hats.

www.independent.co.uk

Protests against human rights abuses staged in London ahead of World Cup

Protests against human rights abuses in Iran and Qatar were held in central London on Saturday ahead of the World Cup.A group of 22 Iranian women played football in Westminster in a protest against their country's regime.The women wore football kits, as well as t-shirts with the slogan Woman, Life, Freedom.

www.independent.co.uk

Senior Tory says schools should have gender-neutral toilets for trans children

A senior Tory MP has called for schools to provide gender-neutral toilets to support trans children.

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www.dw.com

3 weeks ago

Europe news

LGBT club owner arrested in Russia extremism DW 03/31/2024

LGBT club owner arrested for extremism in Russia.

Growing crackdown on LGBT rights in Russia, linked to President Putin's promotion of traditional values. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 weeks ago

Suella Braverman to appear at conference alongside Hungarian autocrat Viktor Orban

Suella Braverman will appear at the NatCon conference alongside Hungarian autocrat Viktor Orban, sparking backlash.

Viktor Orban's close ties to Putin, crackdown on gay rights and press freedom, and controversial platform at IOF are concerning. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

MPs condemn FA for crumbling' over OneLove armband U-turn

MPs have criticised both the FA and FIFA after England and Wales decided not to wear OneLove armbands at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar over the threat of sporting sanctions.Politicians and fans groups have also expressed contempt for FIFA after plans to wear the armbands were dropped under threat of yellow cards for captains Harry Kane and Gareth Bale.

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Keir Starmer warns UK could slip backwards on LGBT rights

The UK risks going backwards on LGBT rights, Sir Keir Starmer has warned.

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1 month ago

Women

Russian Women Fined $1,000 Over Restaurant Kiss - Towleroad Gay News

Two women fined for kissing on camera in Russia

Law enforcement pressure to apologize for supporting LGBT [ more ]

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3 months ago

Greece Drafts Bill To Legalise Same-sex Marriage -PM Says - Towleroad Gay News

Greece is set to legalize same-sex marriage to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has drafted a national strategy on LGBT+ rights that may face opposition from conservative groups. [ more ]

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Education

U.S. Supreme Court's Sotomayor Lets Yeshiva University Bar LGBT Student Club - Towleroad Gay News

By Andrew Chung and Nate Raymond

www.france24.com

3 months ago

France news

arts24 - Special programme: Taiwan, a culture of freedom and diversity (part 2)

Taiwan's commitment to progressive values is shaping a new generation of artists.

Taiwan is a refuge for LGBT artists in an otherwise conservative region. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Russia: Supreme Court bans 'LGBT movement' for 'extremism'

Russia's Supreme Court has banned the 'international LGBT movement' for extremism, allowing legal action against any group defending LGBT+ rights in Russia.

Public activity associated with 'non-traditional' sexual preferences could now be deemed 'extremism' and carry heavy prison sentences.

Homosexuals in Russia have increasingly been targeted as 'paedophiles' and blamed for an attempt to 'westernise' Russian society. [ more ]

www.washingtonpost.com

4 months ago

Russia bans international LGBT movement as extremist'

Russia's Supreme Court has banned the international LGBT movement as an extremist organization, even though the alleged movement has no structure or membership.

The ban could be used to prosecute any LGBT organization, activity, communication, or mutual support initiative, including those online.

The ruling shocked liberal Russians, who displayed the LGBT flag in solidarity on social media. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Siberian LGBT Activist Sinko Detained While Holding Solo Picket

LGBT activist Aleksandra Sinko was detained in Novosibirsk while protesting against the request to label the international LGBT rights movement as an extremist group.

Sinko was charged with propagating untraditional sexual relations, which can result in a fine or up to 15 days in jail. [ more ]

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Education

Stanford suspends associate dean but doesn't punish students for heckling judge

This story originally appeared in the Thursday, March 23, print edition of the Daily Post.If you want to read the local news first, pick up the Post in the mornings at 1,000 Mid-Peninsula locations.BY BRADEN CARTRWRIGHTDaily Post Staff WriterAn associate dean at Stanford who supported law students heckling a conservative judge has been placed on administrative leave, while the students won't be punished, Stanford Law School Dean Jenny Martinez said yesterday (March 22).

San Francisco Bay Times

When the People Decide - San Francisco Bay Times

By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large-
On Election Day 2022, reproductive rights were on the minds of voters as they went to the polls.In the wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Services U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, the future of reproductive rights, health, and choice-and all the privacy issues they impact, including LGBT rights-have been a source of uncertainty and extreme concern.

www.standard.co.uk

London

London Pride 2022: LGBT rights a matter of life and death' says Eurovision's Netta

E urovision star Netta has called demonstrating for LGBT rights at Pride a matter of life and death as she told how her winning in 2018 helped a trans fan to come out.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Chicago Pride Parade steps off for the first time since 2019 amid concerns over future of LGBTQ+ rights

With rainbow flags adorning the streets around Montrose Avenue and Broadway Street and rainbow-clad people staking claims to sidewalk spots near colorful floats, it became official: The annual Chicago Pride Parade was back.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Mayor Lori Lightfoot accuses rival Paul Vallas of 'dog whistle' over 'take our city back' comments

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot voted for herself Monday afternoon for a second term, then criticized rival Paul Vallas for telling crowds that his campaign for mayor is about "taking our city back," which she called "the ultimate dog whistle.""He's saying in certain audiences that we have to take our city back.

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Soccer (FIFA)

'It Was A Threat,' German FA Boss Says Of FIFA's One Love Armband Ban - Towleroad Gay News

DFB President Bernd Neuendorf gives a press conference.Christian Charisius/dpa
German football federation (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf said football governing body FIFA's decision to ban the multi-coloured One Love captain's armband at the World Cup "was a threat."Nations previously planning to wear the armband in Qatar in support of diversity and the LGBTQ community have backed down amid fears of sanctions from FIFA, a joint statement said on Monday.

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