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"Made Him Coffee...": Israeli Gay Soldier's Partner Recalls Last Meet
His special forces reservist partner was killed in the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, two weeks before their scheduled gay "wedding".
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In A Landmark Ruling, South Korean Court Recognises Same-Sex Couple's Rights
The case, which will now go to the Supreme Court, was brought by a gay couple, So Seong-wook and Kim Yong-min, who live together and held a wedding ceremony in 2019.
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Singapore Decriminalises Gay Sex, But Also Deals A Blow To LGBT Community
Singapore's parliament on Tuesday decriminalised sex between men, but, in a blow to the LGBT community, also amended the constitution to prevent court challenges that in other countries have led to the legalisation of same-sex marriage.
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LGBTQ Singaporeans Welcome Sex Law Repeal, Decry Marriage Exclusion
The Singaporean government plans to decriminalise gay sex but upholds the traditional definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman.
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"Deeply Concerned": Apple CEO Tim Cook Red Flags New US Laws On Gay Rights
Apple CEO Tim Cook, who has frequently spoken out against discrimination of the LGBT community, stepped into the debate over a controversial education bill in Florida that reportedly targets the LGBTQ youth.
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Google Celebrates American Gay Rights Activist Frank Kameny With Doodle
Google Doodle today celebrates American gay rights activist Frank Kameny, widely recognised as one of the most prominent figures of the US LGBTQ rights movement, in celebration of Pride Month.
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Gay Singaporean Man Wins Right To Adopt Surrogate Son
A gay Singaporean man Monday won the right to adopt a child he fathered via a surrogate in the United States, in a landmark court ruling for the conservative city-state.
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Top Court Cites Global Verdicts Which Paved Way For Section 377 Ruling
Countries across the globe which paved the way for equality and justice for the LGBTQ community were cited by the Supreme Court while striking down part of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code this week, and quoted liberally from the judgements delivered by their courts on the issue.
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LGBT Community Uses Rainbow Flag As Its Symbol. Here's Why
The LGBT community uses the rainbow flag that reflects the LGBT identity and solidarity.
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Gay Rights Around The Globe: How The World Reacts To Homosexuality
Homosexuality is still subject to the death penalty in many countries, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, while others allow gay marriage and adoption.
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"Take Me As I Am," Says Chief Justice, Reading Out Landmark 377 Verdict
Section 377: Delivering a landmark judgement decriminalising gay consensual sex, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said: "I am what I am. So take me as I am." Homosexuality is not an offence in India, four Supreme Court judges today ruled in a concurrent judgement.
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Consensus Verdict, Says Chief Justice, Reads Out Section 377 Decision
Four Supreme Court judges have give concurring judgements on Section 377, the controversial law that bans gay consensual sex. "Sustenance of identity is the pyramid of life," Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said. The verdict will have a seminal impact on gay rights in the country. The Supreme Court had in 2013 restored Section 377, a controversi...
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Homosexuality Not A Disorder, Says Indian Psychiatric Society
The Indian Psychiatric Society recognizes same sex sexuality as a normal variant of human sexuality much like heterosexuality and bisexuality.
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He Fought For Same-Sex Marriage For Years - And Set Himself On Fire To Protest Global Pollution.
Police found the charred remains in New York's Prospect Park on Saturday morning, minutes after several journalists received the last email that prominent gay rights attorney David Buckel would ever send.
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Apple, Google Among Firms Urging US Supreme Court to Weigh Gay Workers Rights
Gay rights is the latest issue to cause a rift between the business community and the Trump administration.
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"Made Him Coffee...": Israeli Gay Soldier's Partner Recalls Last Meet
His special forces reservist partner was killed in the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, two weeks before their scheduled gay "wedding".
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In A Landmark Ruling, South Korean Court Recognises Same-Sex Couple's Rights
The case, which will now go to the Supreme Court, was brought by a gay couple, So Seong-wook and Kim Yong-min, who live together and held a wedding ceremony in 2019.
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Singapore Decriminalises Gay Sex, But Also Deals A Blow To LGBT Community
Singapore's parliament on Tuesday decriminalised sex between men, but, in a blow to the LGBT community, also amended the constitution to prevent court challenges that in other countries have led to the legalisation of same-sex marriage.
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LGBTQ Singaporeans Welcome Sex Law Repeal, Decry Marriage Exclusion
The Singaporean government plans to decriminalise gay sex but upholds the traditional definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman.
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"Deeply Concerned": Apple CEO Tim Cook Red Flags New US Laws On Gay Rights
Apple CEO Tim Cook, who has frequently spoken out against discrimination of the LGBT community, stepped into the debate over a controversial education bill in Florida that reportedly targets the LGBTQ youth.
-
Google Celebrates American Gay Rights Activist Frank Kameny With Doodle
Google Doodle today celebrates American gay rights activist Frank Kameny, widely recognised as one of the most prominent figures of the US LGBTQ rights movement, in celebration of Pride Month.
-
Gay Singaporean Man Wins Right To Adopt Surrogate Son
A gay Singaporean man Monday won the right to adopt a child he fathered via a surrogate in the United States, in a landmark court ruling for the conservative city-state.
-
Top Court Cites Global Verdicts Which Paved Way For Section 377 Ruling
Countries across the globe which paved the way for equality and justice for the LGBTQ community were cited by the Supreme Court while striking down part of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code this week, and quoted liberally from the judgements delivered by their courts on the issue.
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LGBT Community Uses Rainbow Flag As Its Symbol. Here's Why
The LGBT community uses the rainbow flag that reflects the LGBT identity and solidarity.
-
Gay Rights Around The Globe: How The World Reacts To Homosexuality
Homosexuality is still subject to the death penalty in many countries, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, while others allow gay marriage and adoption.
-
"Take Me As I Am," Says Chief Justice, Reading Out Landmark 377 Verdict
Section 377: Delivering a landmark judgement decriminalising gay consensual sex, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said: "I am what I am. So take me as I am." Homosexuality is not an offence in India, four Supreme Court judges today ruled in a concurrent judgement.
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Consensus Verdict, Says Chief Justice, Reads Out Section 377 Decision
Four Supreme Court judges have give concurring judgements on Section 377, the controversial law that bans gay consensual sex. "Sustenance of identity is the pyramid of life," Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said. The verdict will have a seminal impact on gay rights in the country. The Supreme Court had in 2013 restored Section 377, a controversi...
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Homosexuality Not A Disorder, Says Indian Psychiatric Society
The Indian Psychiatric Society recognizes same sex sexuality as a normal variant of human sexuality much like heterosexuality and bisexuality.
-
He Fought For Same-Sex Marriage For Years - And Set Himself On Fire To Protest Global Pollution.
Police found the charred remains in New York's Prospect Park on Saturday morning, minutes after several journalists received the last email that prominent gay rights attorney David Buckel would ever send.
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Apple, Google Among Firms Urging US Supreme Court to Weigh Gay Workers Rights
Gay rights is the latest issue to cause a rift between the business community and the Trump administration.
