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Features

The 6 safest African countries for LGBTIQA+ life and tourism

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 Pink Advocate Contributor

These countries have seen increasing numbers of LGBTIQA+ visitors and refugees.

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Tagged Africa, Angola, Botswana, discrimination, government, homophobia, law, Lesotho, marriage equality, Mozambique, refugees, Seychelles, South Africa, travelLeave a comment
Features, International, News

Kenyan advocates form groups to fight for LGBTQ community rights

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 Pink Advocate Contributor

The organisations have given the community a sense of pride and safety.

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Tagged activism, Africa, discrimination, equality, homophobia, Kenya, law, marriage equality, social justice, social mediaLeave a comment
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International, News

Gay priest refuses to marry straight couples in discrimination protest

September 20, 2021September 21, 2021 Jesse Jones

“I want to show the absurdity, the theological and ethical reprehensibility, of denying marriage to two consenting adults.”

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Tagged church, discrimination, Europe, homophobia, marriage equality, religion, SwedenLeave a comment
International, News

Courts turn saviour for oppressed Kenyan LGBTQ community

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 Pink Advocate Contributor

Gay Kenyans hope the courts that have protected them from violence might move to allow marriage equality.

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International, News

Switzerland may legalise same-sex marriage next month

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 Jesse Jones

Despite conservative opposition, most Swiss people look set to vote for marriage equality.

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Features, Opinion

San Francisco and the long fight for US marriage equality

June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 Bob Ristelhueber

Scenes of wild jubilation in America's queer capital marked the eventual legalisation of marriage equality.

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Features

Isla Holbox: The Mexican island where time stands still

June 27, 2021June 27, 2021 Mary Jeneverre Schultz

Escape the big city crowds by ferry to the peaceful, undiscovered Mexican island of beautiful, gay-friendly Isla Holbox.

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Entertainment, Features

The Thais that bind: Woody Milintachinda on marriage and coming out

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 Eugene Yiga

“There’s a phrase we use here: ‘same same but different’.”

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Tagged coming out, David Beckham, Ellen DeGeneres, family, marriage equality, television, Thailand, Vuthithorn ‘Woody’ Milintachinda, weddingsLeave a comment
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News, Tasmania

Trans advocate Martine Delaney inducted to Tas Honour Roll of Women

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 Jesse Jones

The sporting trailblazer has been honoured for her work for the community.

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Tagged activism, equality, gender, marriage equality, Martine Delaney, Matty Wright, Rodney Croome, sport, Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women, trans, womenLeave a comment
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National, News

Australia Day honours for LGBTIQ advocates amid Margaret Court protests

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 Jesse Jones

Recipients have rejected the national honours in solidarity with the LGBTIQ community.

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Tagged ACON, Anne Burgess, Australia Day Honours List, decriminalisation, Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo, homophobia, Kerry O'Brien, Malcolm Turnbull, Margaret Court, marriage equality, Steve Ostrow, transphobiaLeave a comment
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International, News

Dozens of countries still criminalise homosexuality: report

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 Jesse Jones

ILGA World has reported on advances and setbacks in LGBTIQ rights worldwide.

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Tagged conversion therapy, discrimination, human rights, ILGA World, Julia Ehrt, law, Lucas Ramón Mendos, marriage equality, United NationsLeave a comment
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International, News

Costa Rica first Central American country to enact marriage equality

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 Jesse Jones

The country this week began legally recognising same-sex marriages.

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Features, International, News

Families separated: Polish LGBTIQ activists fighting discrimination

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 Juliette Bretan

While Pride events have been cancelled, the community is coming together online.

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Tagged activism, coronavirus, COVID-19, discrimination, Fundacja Równość, homophobia, Kampania Przeciw Homofobii, lockdown, marriage equality, pandemic, Poland, Pride, Queerowy Maj, social mediaLeave a comment
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International, News

Phyllis Lyon remembered as gay and lesbian rights pioneer

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 Jesse Jones

“Your courage changed the course of history.”

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Tagged activism, death, Del Martin, lesbian, marriage equality, Phyllis Lyon, San Francisco, United States, womenLeave a comment
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News, Queensland

Bob Katter steps down as leader of Katter’s Australia Party

February 3, 2020March 28, 2020 Jesse Jones

The politician has a long history of often bizarre anti-gay remarks.

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National, News

Conservative Cory Bernardi quits Federal Parliament

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Jesse Jones

Bernardi once claimed marriage equality advocates wanted to legalise bestiality.

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Northern Ireland legalises same-sex marriage

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 Jesse Jones

Couples will be able to marry from next month.

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