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US: Violence and LGBTQ+ Communities What Do We Know, and What Do We Need to Know?

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Many local, state, and federal initiatives that have the potential for profound impacts on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) communities, known more inclusively as “sexual and gender minorities,” are under consideration in legislative bodies across the country.

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Malaysia defends contest on how to 'prevent' homosexuality, cites youth health concerns

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Malaysia’s health ministry on Saturday (June 3) defended its decision to host a contest on how to “prevent” homosexuality and transgenderism, saying the competition was aimed at helping teens make better health decisions.  

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US: 7th Circuit affirms bathroom access for trans student

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In another legal decision affirming federal law ensures bathroom access for transgender students, a federal appeals court has determined a transgender student in Wisconsin must be allowed access to restrooms at his high school consistent with his gender identity.

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Organisations Around The World Failing To Safeguard LGBTI Children From Abuse

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More than half of organisations surveyed worldwide either do not have adequate measures in place to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex children from harm, or their staff are unaware if such measures exist,

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US: New study shines light on how to ‘make it better’ for queer youth

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It’s not news that queer young people still experience various forms of bullying and rejection that can impair their mental health, but the research is still developing about how best to help them through those challenges.