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How a rabbit god became an icon for Taiwan’s gay community

Temple in Taipei is believed to be the only Taoist site set up to revere rabbit god Tu’er Shen, a significant symbol for LGBTQI people in Taiwan and China

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2023

‘You should know why’: Pedro Pascal shuts down paparazzi’s question about The Last of Us’ LGBT+ themes

Actor has been an outspoken LGBT+ ally since his younger sister came out as trans in 2021

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

LGBTIQ+ migrants and asylum seekers in South Africa: major new study identifies a diverse, wide-spread community

Since 1998, South Africa has recognised persecution based on gender and sexuality as legitimate grounds for asylum. This makes it the only African country to formally extend refugee protection to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI+) persons.

The Conversation · Mar 5, 2023

Russia may be weaponising homophobia, but the war has strengthened Ukraine's fight for LGBT rights

The war poses special risks and challenges for Ukraine's LGBT community, but as Ukrainians become "more united", and try to distance themselves from Russian values, the conflict has become a catalyst for change.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Inquiry probes police research into gay hate crimes

Former Massachusetts attorney general Martha Coakley is set to give testimony in the inquiry looking at LGBTQI hate crimes in NSW.

AAP · Mar 2, 2023

Uganda MPs revive hardline anti-LGBTQ bill, calling homosexuality a ‘cancer’

In a country where gay sex is already punishable by life in prison, campaigners have condemned proposed new law as ‘demonisation’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023

Govt earmarks $26m for national LGBTQI research"

Days after Anthony Albanese became the first Australian PM to march at the gay Mardi Gras, $26m has been promised for medical research for LGBTQI communities.

AAP · Mar 1, 2023

Mhairi Black explains her 'coming out' story and picks her 'lesbian heroine'

Mhairi Black has opened up about how LGBT representation has changed since she was young.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023

LGBT+ groups urge SNP candidates to make five key pledges

LGBT+ organisations in Scotland have called on the SNP leadership candidates to confirm their support for existing Scottish Government commitments…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 27, 2023

South Korean gay couple sees court win as breakthrough for equality

For So Sung-uk and Kim Yong-min, who last week won a landmark Seoul court ruling on national health coverage for gay couples, the tide may finally be turning in their years-long struggle for equal recognition in South Korea for LGBT partnerships.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2023