Diplomatic Clash: Uganda’s Rejection of Western Pressure on Human Rights
In an extraordinary show of harmony both the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby and Pope Francis have separately announced the ground-breaking decision that Roman Catholic priests and vicars in the Church of England can now give blessings to same-sex couples, together with a softening towards divorced and remarried couples.
Blessings for Same-Sex Couples in New Rulings by both the Church of England and the Vatican
In an extraordinary show of harmony both the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby and Pope Francis have separately announced the ground-breaking decision that Roman Catholic priests and vicars in the Church of England can now give blessings to same-sex couples, together with a softening towards divorced and remarried couples.
From being homosexual to “becoming” extremist in Russia
The situation of the LGBTQ+ community in Russia has been a cause for concern due to laws and attitudes that have created a hostile environment for the LGBTQ+ community in the country. In recent days, Russia and its regime have declared LGBTQ+ as an extremist group.
Lebanon’s declining security for the LGBTQ+ community
Compared to some other Middle Eastern countries, Lebanon has traditionally been seen as relatively more tolerant towards the LGBTQ+ community.
The LGBTQ+ Community and Mental Health: Challenges and Resources
While being part of the LGBTQ+ community can serve as a source of strength, it also brings forth unique challenges. Recognizing how the experience of sexual orientation and gender identity correlates with mental health is pivotal.
Significant turning point for Padua’s homosexual mothers: Public Prosecutor’s Office sides with constitutional challenge
A crucial turning point characterized the first cycle of hearings at the Civil Court of Padua, concerning the challenge of the birth certificates of children from same-sex couples.
Mexico demands justice for the murder of magistrate Jesús Ociel Baena and his partner
Although Mexico has made significant progress in terms of legislation and protecting vulnerable groups, challenges persist in implementing laws against gender-based violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
India’s Supreme Court Declines to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage, Shifting Responsibility to Parliament
The Indian Supreme Court has declined to legalize same-sex marriage, shifting the responsibility to the Parliament.
Discriminatory Law Blocking HIV-Positive Individuals from Pursuing Surrogacy to be Removed in the UK.
In a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive freedom, the UK government has announced its commitment to repeal a longstanding law that has prevented individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) from starting a family through surrogacy.
The Persistent Struggle of the ‘LGBTQ+ Equality Hurdle’ for Same-Sex Couples Embarking on Parenthood
The issue of whether National Health Systems should support fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), to same-sex couples involves complex ethical, legal, and social considerations.
