South Africa’s first gay-friendly mosque could be shut down barely a week after it opened because it has violated municipal by-laws by not having any … [Read more...] about South Africa LGBT-Friendly Mosque May Close Down Barely A Week After Opening – VIDEO
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Philippine Province Among First In Country To Ban LGBT Discrimination
Agusan del Norte has become one of the few areas in the Philippines to pass an anti-discrimination ordinance (ADO) that protects people irrespective … [Read more...] about Philippine Province Among First In Country To Ban LGBT Discrimination
Brazilian High School Students Wear Skirts To Support Transgender Classmate
Students at a Brazilian high school have shown their support for a transgender fellow student by wearing skirts for a day Students at a Brazilian … [Read more...] about Brazilian High School Students Wear Skirts To Support Transgender Classmate
ACLU Sues Defense Sec. Chuck Hagel On Behalf Of Chelsea Manning, Alleges Improper Gender Treatment: READ
The ACLU filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel alleging the DOD and top officials have provided improper treatment for … [Read more...] about ACLU Sues Defense Sec. Chuck Hagel On Behalf Of Chelsea Manning, Alleges Improper Gender Treatment: READ
NYC Trans Man Who Chose Not To Transition Speaks Out: ‘I’m A Guy’ – VIDEO
In a new video from BuzzFeed, Lauren Hennessy of New York City talks about his experience with gender and identity. He describes how though he … [Read more...] about NYC Trans Man Who Chose Not To Transition Speaks Out: ‘I’m A Guy’ – VIDEO
India Gets First Transgender TV News Anchor: VIDEO
In another milestone for transgender people in India, a transwoman named Padmini Prakash, 31, has been hired as a news anchor. Working up to this … [Read more...] about India Gets First Transgender TV News Anchor: VIDEO
Will South Africa Become a Roadblock To International LGBT Rights?
South Africa, which was once an essential nation to advancing LGBTI rights in international diplomacy, has since become a potential roadblock South … [Read more...] about Will South Africa Become a Roadblock To International LGBT Rights?
MTV to Air ‘Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word’ Documentary Highlighting Trans Youth
Between her role as Sofia in Netflix’s Orange Is The New Black and producing a feature length, independent documentary about Cece McDonald, Laverne … [Read more...] about MTV to Air ‘Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word’ Documentary Highlighting Trans Youth
Miami-Dade Moves Towards Adding Trans Protections To Non Discrimination Ordinance
The Miami-Dade County Commission unanimously voted yesterday to further consider expanding discrimination protections to include … [Read more...] about Miami-Dade Moves Towards Adding Trans Protections To Non Discrimination Ordinance
IDAHO: Lewiston City Councilors Speak Out on Why They Oppose LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance – VIDEO
City councilors in Lewiston, Idaho, have spoken out against a proposed non-discrimination ordinance that would make it illegal to discriminate in … [Read more...] about IDAHO: Lewiston City Councilors Speak Out on Why They Oppose LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance – VIDEO