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
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ENLACE uses telenovelas to amplify the voices of queer Latinx youth
Navigating adolescence in itself is a gargantuan hurdle that takes a physical, mental, and emotional toll on budding adults. During this time, queer Latinx youth may find themselves at particularly trying crossroads of isolation and discrimination. According to a 2019 focus … [Read more...] about ENLACE uses telenovelas to amplify the voices of queer Latinx youth
Botswana decriminalizes homosexuality
Back in 2019, campaigners in Botswana fought to remove jail sentences for those caught in same-sex relationships, arguing that the punishment (which, since 1965, is up to seven years in prison) is unconstitutional. The country’s High Court ruled in favor of the campaigners … [Read more...] about Botswana decriminalizes homosexuality
Le Robert is the first major French dictionary to add non-binary pronouns
The well-known French dictionary Le Robert has made a move toward inclusion by adding an entry for the non-binary third-person pronouns iel (singular) and iels (plural) last month. The definition reads “Third person subject personal pronoun—singular and plural—used to refer to … [Read more...] about Le Robert is the first major French dictionary to add non-binary pronouns
Josh Cavallo is the first openly gay male top-level professional soccer player
The world of men’s professional sports is not an arena where gay men have historically been made to feel as though they would be supported and accepted if they were to come out. However, A-League midfielder Josh Cavallo has decided to take a brave leap of faith by becoming the … [Read more...] about Josh Cavallo is the first openly gay male top-level professional soccer player