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Three arrested in Westminster Supreme Court protest clash

Dramatic scenes unfolded outside the Supreme Court as trans rights activists and women's rights campaigners clashed, leading to three arrests. The confrontation erupted following a landmark ruling on gender recognition laws.

Church of Norway apologises to LGBTQ+ community

In a historic move, Norway's national church has formally apologised to LGBTQ+ people for decades of discrimination and exclusion, acknowledging 'shame and great harm' caused by its policies.

Minister faces criticism over trans guidance delays

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces criticism as long-awaited transgender guidance for schools faces further delays from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, sparking political blame game.

UK government blocks Welsh conversion therapy ban

The UK government has prevented Wales from implementing its own ban on conversion therapy, sparking a major constitutional dispute over devolved powers and LGBTQ+ rights protections.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Transgender Activist Honoured in London

The extraordinary life of pioneering transgender rights activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is being honoured in London through a powerful new exhibition and documentary, celebrating her decades of frontline work supporting marginalised communities.

UK trans healthcare breaches human rights - watchdog

A damning report from Europe's top human rights monitor reveals Britain's transgender treatment services are failing to meet international standards, creating dangerous waiting times and access barriers.

Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces

A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.

GOP Blocks Transgender Woman from NY Legislature

In a controversial move, Republican legislators in Nassau County have rejected the historic appointment of a transgender woman to the county legislature, sparking debates over discrimination and political partisanship.

Paraguay's Mother's Day declaration excludes LGBTQ+ families

Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies sparks outrage by declaring 'Mother's Day' as exclusively for 'pregnant women, mothers, and grandmothers,' drawing condemnation from LGBTQ+ rights groups who call it discriminatory and exclusionary.

Lammy accused of ignoring women's rights in UN delegation row

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under fire for allegedly ignoring women's rights groups by appointing a LGBTQ charity to the UK's delegation for a key UN human rights meeting, sparking accusations of a 'hierarchy of rights'.

US Supreme Court Blocks 'X' Passport Gender Marker

The US Supreme Court has halted a federal policy allowing citizens to select an 'X' gender marker on passports, marking a major setback for transgender and non-binary rights in a deeply divisive decision.

Birmingham Uni Tops UK LGBTQ+ Friendliness Survey

A major new Ipsos survey reveals the University of Birmingham is the UK's most LGBTQ+ friendly university, as national attitudes show a significant generational divide on identity and equality issues.

DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Ghana's 'African Trump' Wants Harsh Anti-LGBTQ Laws

Ghanaian politician and presidential hopeful Alan Kyerematen, dubbed the 'African Trump', faces fierce backlash from human rights groups after advocating for severe anti-LGBTQ legislation and praising Gambia's harsh policies.

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