Nigeria faces rising violence & discrimination against its LGBTQ+ community. Discriminatory laws & social biases fuel attacks, demanding urgent action for safety & rights, including ending discriminatory laws. Investigations needed.
Federal lawsuit challenges Idaho's HB 264, banning transgender individuals from using bathrooms aligning with their gender identity. Students seek to block enforcement, alleging discrimination and emotional distress. Damage ask is nominal.
Tunisia faces criticism over increased LGBTQ+ arrests in Tunis & Djerba. Damj reports abuse & urges legal protection. Article 230 criminalizes same-sex acts. Digital monitoring & discrimination are escalating issues.
LGBTQ+ refugees in Africa face funding cuts, discrimination, and violence. They struggle for survival in refugee camps, excluded from protection programs and healthcare. Urgent action is needed.
California faces a lawsuit over its trans-inclusive sports policies. The Justice Department alleges discrimination, while California defends its anti-discrimination laws and inclusivity for transgender athletes.
Transgender Iranians face discrimination, violence, and legal complexities. Despite allowances for gender-affirming surgery, challenges persist, including harassment, legal hurdles, and human rights concerns.
The UN Human Rights Council renewed its mandate to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from violence and discrimination, championed by Graeme Reid and supported by global organizations. A vital step against reactionary forces.
Iowa removes sex identity as a protected class, defining it by reproductive anatomy at birth. The law restricts transgender Iowans' access to facilities, sparking legal concerns and impacting civil rights. Confusion and voids emerges.
Ninth Circuit affirms dismissal of Olympus Spa's suit challenging Washington's anti-discrimination law. The spa's policy excluding trans women sparked a legal battle over First Amendment rights and religious freedom.
