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For LGBTQ Kenyans, court win prompts backlash as threats escalate

(This April 18 story has been corrected to remove the reference to criminalising identifying as LGBTQ, a provision dropped in the draft stage, in paragraph 8)

Reuters

Book claiming being gay is a 'sin' used in Scottish high school

A BOOK claiming being gay is a “sin” has been used in a religious Glasgow high school, a councillor has warned, despite efforts to boost LGBT…

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow teacher voices concern about 'anti gay marriage' books in city schools

The councillor raised the concern as the council pushes for LGBT rights as an officer admitted there are challenges.

Glasgow Live

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Fresh wave of anti-LGBT violence sweeps Uganda

Uganda has seen a new wave of hatred and “anti-gay” demonstrations sweep through the country since January after a case of suspected paedophilia in a school became a pretext to condemn the entire LGBT community. Homosexuality is illegal in the country and punishable by imprisonment. But the authorities, including the…

France 24

‘Not a crime’: At Miami Beach Pride, bills targeting LGBTQ+ community take center stage

Mailen Mejuto isn’t sure whether she wants kids in the future. But one thing is for certain: the 28-year-old knows she wouldn’t want to raise them in Florida.

Miami Herald

The eyes of LGBTQ Texans are upon Dade Phelan and the House

Spurred by a groundswell of far-right support, the Texas Senate has passed all of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s priority LGBTQ bills — and then some. What the House does next will impact queer Texans’ lives and could determine Speaker Phelan’s future.

The Texas Tribune

Ugandan activists brace for ratification of harsh anti-homosexuality bill

The president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, recently called on Africa to "save the world from homosexuality", suggesting he would sign into law a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill passed by parliament last month. In Uganda and abroad, activists are mounting last-ditch efforts to try and stop the legislation.

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Exhibition showcasing Ukrainian LGBTQ+ lives to be hosted at Lush Liverpool

Ten uniquely queer stories will be told as part of a collaboration between Homotopia and UKRAINEPRIDE

Liverpool Echo

Durham's first LGBTQ+ bookshop to expand and host Pride craft fair after 'successful' first year

BookWyrm in Durham Market is expanding into a second unit and hosting its first queer craft fair at the end of May, welcoming LGBTQ+ creatives and businesses in a first of its kind event in the city

Chronicle Live

Germany, France join EU proceedings against Hungary over anti-LGBT law

Germany and France are joining the EU Commission's infringement proceedings against Hungary over its anti-LGBT law, a German government spokesperson said on Thursday.

Reuters

Pope says he knows what non-binary means, welcomes LGBT people to church: ‘All persons are children of God’

‘God does not reject anybody, God is a father. And I have no right to expel anyone from church’

The Independent UK

Italy's crackdown on same-sex parenting leaves children bemused

Even at eight years old, twins Ginevra and Emanuele Giraldi Duca, born through surrogacy in the United States and raised by their two dads in Rome, are not oblivious to Italy's clampdown on same-sex parents.

Reuters

Stirling army veteran receive award nomination for LGBT support after almost four decades in Army

Dougie has been involved with efforts to hear from veterans left without support during their time with the Armed Forces.

Daily Record

Petition for a statue of late Paul O’Grady in his hometown Birkenhead hits over 95,000 signatures

The fan-backed appeal praises the star for his lifetime of service to animals, LGBT rights and social causes, believing a statue to be a fitting tribute

Evening Standard

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France 24

Disney CEO Iger slams Florida governor DeSantis as 'anti-business'

Disney CEO Bob Iger has criticised Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis as being "anti-business" and "anti-Florida". The comments are part of an ongoing feud between the entertainment giant and DeSantis that started when Disney voiced its opposition to a state law banning education on LGBT issues in…

Reason

Conservative Florida Lawmakers Want To Expand LGBT Censorship to Charter Schools

New bill makes a mockery of parents’ rights, school choice, and educational freedom.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s like we don’t exist’: Japan faces pressure to allow same-sex marriage

Diplomats add their voices to Japanese campaigners in demanding LGBTQ+ rights as Hiroshima prepares to host the G7 summit

The Independent UK

‘We’re not all old farts’: LGBT+ elders on life, love and why the battle for equality isn’t over

As they’re photographed for a new project celebrating people aged 50 and above, queer elders speak to Joanna Whitehead about living under Section 28, decades of fighting for the most basic of LGBT+ rights, and the younger people taking up the baton for equality

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One Nation split as Pauline Hanson condemns 'disgusting' Mark Latham tweet

Mark Latham is embroiled in his second controversy over LGBT issues in as many weeks, just days after queer activists were allegedly bashed outside one of his pre-election speeches.

The Independent UK

Kentucky Republicans strike down governor’s veto of sweeping anti-trans law

A state lawmaker whose trans son died by suicide last year pleaded with Republicans to reject the law, derided by LGBT+ advocates as a ‘desperate and cruel effort by extremist politicians’

The Independent UK

Paul O’Grady ‘improved the lives of Britain’s LGBT+ community’ – tributes

Star also worked with Camilla to help Battersea Dogs’ Home

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m Lily Savage, the blonde bombsite’ – the genius of Paul O’Grady, by Suzy Eddie Izzard, Russell T Davies and more

A boundary-busting standup, a radio sensation, a knockout on TV, a champion for LGBTQ rights, and a pet-lover extraordinaire … stars and writers pay tribute to the many lives of Paul O’Grady

Daily Mirror

Paul O'Grady's wise advice and hilarious antics remembered by LGBTQ+ community

Paul O'Grady's death at the age of 67 has prompted an outpouring of love for the iconic entertainer, with the LGBTQ+ community in particular sharing their memories of the late star and his hilarious antics at star-studded events

Liverpool Echo

‘Not just a one-trick pony’: What Paul O'Grady meant to the LGBTQ+ community as charities pay tribute

Merseyside-based LGBTQ+ groups have thanked Paul O’Grady for "pushing boundaries"

The Independent UK

Peter Tatchell recalls Paul O’Grady’s quip to police during 1987 LGBT venue raid

The comedian was due to lead an upcoming campaign to call for a police apology over the raid.

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