LGBTQ Rights Current Affairs, GK & News

Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023

March 25, 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 range from imprisonment to capital punishment, and even entities like media groups, journalists, and publishers can be convicted of promoting homosexuality. The Bill has been met with ..

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

March 15, 2023

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 this ban, the Indian government defended the exclusion by citing scientific evidence that categorized the transgender and gay community in the “at-risk” group for HIV, Hepatitis B, ..

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New Gender Reform Laws of Spain and Scotland

December 24, 2022

Scotland and Spain have recently passed gender reform laws to make it easier for individuals to change their legally registered gender without requiring any medical supervision. About Spain’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill The new Spanish law requires minors aged 12 and 13 years to receive the judge’s authorization to change their gender. Those minors aged ..

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USA: New Measure to Protect LGBTQ Rights

June 17, 2022

On June 15, 2022 US President Joe Biden signed an executive order with the aim of protecting LGBTQ community from a cascade of legislation in conservative states, that targets their rights. The order is another step of fulfilling promises made by President for LGBTQ community during the presidential campaign in 2020. Legislation in conservative states ..

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Chile passes law allowing same-sex marriage

December 10, 2021

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 attended by activists for LGBT and broader human rights. The ceremony was organised more than six months after conservative leader announced that he would smooth the way ..

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Taiwan: First Asian country to Legalise Same-Sex Marriage

May 18, 2019

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 Highlights About: The Taiwanese parliament took the historic step by passing a law in favour of same-sex couples and allowing them to form ‘exclusive permanent unions’. Features: ..

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