Uganda: New Anti-Gay Bill Further Threatens Rights
Follows Broader Crackdown on LGBT-Rights Groups, Civil Society in General
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Uganda’s Parliament Threatens to Criminalize Homosexuality
Protect, Don’t Punish Vulnerable Minorities
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Russia: Man ‘Disappeared,’ Apparently for His Sexual Orientation
Chechen Authorities Should Immediately Free Idris Arsamikov
El Salvador Fails to Meet Deadline for Trans Rights Ruling
Legislative Assembly Should Urgently Create Gender Recognition Procedure
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South Korea Court Recognizes Equal Benefits for Same-Sex Couple
Ruling Finds Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
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Middle East, North Africa: Digital Targeting of LGBT People
Arbitrary Arrests, Torture Follow Online Abuses, Illegal Phone Searches
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Victory in Fight for Gender Recognition in Spain
Law Expands Protections for LGBTI People in Various Areas
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Interview: The Importance of LBQ+ Rights
Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer Women Face Unique Challenges
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LBQ+ Women Face Brutal Attacks, Discrimination at Every Turn
Research in 26 Countries Finds Forced Marriage, Property Rights Violations, Police Violence
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Hong Kong Court Rejects Compulsory Surgery for Trans Men
Ruling Upholds Privacy Rights, Highlights Need for Broader Reform
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American Bar Association Backs Intersex Autonomy
Resolution Reinforces Informed Consent for Elective Surgeries
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Ouster of Anti-LGBT Official in Japan Should Prompt Reform
Tokyo Should Live Up to Peers for May G7 Summit
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Hungary Court Closes Door on Transgender Legal Recognition
Activists Will Appeal to European Court of Human Rights