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Philippines: Filipino BL and GL creators, stars rally online behind SOGIE equality bill

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As the SOGIE equality bill faced another day in Congress, stars of Boys’ Love (BL) series made their voices heard in support of the legislation.

Tunisia: Campaign against hate speech

The signatory organizations also call on the social media platform “Instagram” to respect their community guidelines and standards which reject hate speech inciting to violence based on sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions and sexual characteristics, and to commit to taking the necessary and rapid steps to reduce its negative impact on the platform and in real life.

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Book launch "Palgrave Handbook of Critical Menstruation Studies"

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It has been said so often it is now cliché—“menstruation is having its moment!” But what is this moment actually about? What are we talking about when we talk about menstruation?

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How globalisation has transformed the fight for LGBTQ+ rights

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Much progress has been made in attitudes towards sexual equality and gender identity – but in many places a dramatic backlash by conservative forces has followed.

Daniel Radcliffe Responds to J.K. Rowling’s Tweets on Gender Identity

Daniel Radcliffe: “Transgender women are women. Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associations who have far more expertise on this subject matter than either Jo or I. “

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Russia: 'Completely Crazy': Activists Slam Antigay Ad As Russia's Constitutional Vote Looms

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A Russian media group linked to a close associate of President Vladimir Putin has produced an antigay political ad ahead of a vote on constitutional amendments that would open the door for the former KGB lieutenant colonel to remain in power until 2036.

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Iraq: Rainbow flag row: Diplomats slammed for deleting LGBTQ+ posts after Iraqi pressure

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Western diplomatic missions in Baghdad have been slammed by the LGBTQ+ community for appearing to bow to Iraqi government and clerical pressure to remove rainbow pride flags flying above their embassies and posts from their social media accounts.

LGBTI+ in the region of Central Asia: Repressions, Discrimination, Exclusion

LGBTI+ people do not feel safe in any country of the Central Asia region. They are  regularly endure numerous violations of their rights, homophobia, and discrimination in all areas of life, including employment, education, family life, personal interactions, and commercial and state services.