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    LGBTQ+ Refugees: Funding Cuts, Discrimination & Fight for Survival

    LGBTQ+ Refugees: Funding Cuts, Discrimination & Fight for Survival

    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.


    Transgender Athletes: California vs. Federal Government

    Transgender Athletes: California vs. Federal Government

    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: Discrimination, Violence, and Legal Status

    Transgender Iranians: Discrimination, Violence, and Legal Status

    Transgender Iranians face discrimination, violence, and legal complexities. Despite allowances for gender-affirming surgery, challenges persist, including harassment, legal hurdles, and human rights concerns.


    UN Renews LGBTQ+ Protection Mandate: Fighting Violence & Discrimination

    UN Renews LGBTQ+ Protection Mandate: Fighting Violence & Discrimination

    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: Transgender Rights Restriction & Legal Challenges

    Iowa: Transgender Rights Restriction & Legal Challenges

    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.


    Olympus Spa Transgender Policy Fight: First Amendment Clash

    Olympus Spa Transgender Policy Fight: First Amendment Clash

    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.