Conversion therapy is the damaging and degrading practice that attempts to change a person’s sexual identity or gender identity, based on the idea that an individual’s sexual orientation is something that needs to be “cured.” Late last year, we shared an article celebrating … [Read more...] about France and New Zealand criminalize “conversion therapy”
LGBTQ rights
The fight for LGBTQ+ rights within German Catholic Church
Just over a week ago, 120 priests and other employees within the Catholic church community in Germany came out as queer as part of a campaign that demanded an end to institutional discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community within the church. The campaign calls on the Roman … [Read more...] about The fight for LGBTQ+ rights within German Catholic Church
Same-sex couples in Israel can now become parents through surrogacy
Last July, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of lifting the surrogacy ban for same-sex couples. On Tuesday, the country announced that starting next week the ruling will go into effect, finally allowing Israeli same-sex couples to become parents through surrogacy. Before, … [Read more...] about Same-sex couples in Israel can now become parents through surrogacy
Tokyo becomes biggest city in Japan to recognize same-sex partnerships
In March of this year, we shared the news that in Sapporo, Japan, the district court ruled that the government’s failure to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, which was viewed as a symbolic victory and a huge step forward for the LGBTQ+ community in Japan. Now, … [Read more...] about Tokyo becomes biggest city in Japan to recognize same-sex partnerships
Kenyan LGBTQ community salutes singer Chimano for coming out
Back in 2019, LGBTQ+ rights campaigners challenged the Kenyan High Court to overturn a law that bans gay sex and makes it punishable by up to 14 years in prison. While they were unsuccessful, attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community have been softening within the country itself, … [Read more...] about Kenyan LGBTQ community salutes singer Chimano for coming out