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Evolution of Pride Flag

The Pride flag has become an iconic symbol of the LGBTQIA+ community, representing diversity, equality, and inclusivity. Over the years, the flag has evolved to incorporate new elements...

June 19, 2023

FDA Eases Restrictions on Blood Donations from Gay and Bisexual Men

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially lifted its long-standing restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men. These changes mark a significant step towards...

May 12, 2023

Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023

The Ugandan parliament has recently passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023, which proposes stringent penalties for anyone engaging in sex with a person of the same gender. The punishments...

March 25, 2023

Q+A: India’s Ban on Blood Donations by Gay and Transgender People

In India, gay and transgender individuals face discrimination in many forms. One such discrimination is the ban on them donating blood. After a petition was filed to challenge...

March 15, 2023

‘International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia’

May 17th is observed as International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. This theme for this year is “Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights.” What is the objective...

May 20, 2022

Chile passes law allowing same-sex marriage

Chile has passed a law permitting same-sex couples to marry on December 9, 2021. Highlights The adopt was signed into law by President Sebastian Pinera during a event...

December 10, 2021

United Nations: India’s KHUDOL declared one of Top 10 Global Initiatives to fight COVID-19

On May 22, 2020, the United Nations listed the KHUDOL initiative of Manipur as one of the top 10 global initiatives to fight against COVID-19. Highlights KHUDOL is...

May 23, 2020

Taiwan: First Asian country to Legalise Same-Sex Marriage

On May 17, 2019 in a landmark decision, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage thus giving gay couples the ‘Right to Marry’. Key...

May 18, 2019

Three Indians included in Time’s 100 Most Influential People List 2019

Three Indians Menaka Guruswamy, Arundhati Katju and Mukesh Ambani have featured into TIME 100 Most Influential People list of 2019. Global prominent names that have featured in this...

April 29, 2019

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