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LGBTQ+ parents are being removed from their children’s birth certificates in Italy – here’s what’s behind this disturbing trend

A public prosecutor in the Italian city of Padova is attempting to challenge the legitimacy of 33 birth certificates of children born to same-sex couples via insemination by a donor. The prosecutor, Valeria Sanzani, also seeks to remove the names of the mothers considered “non-genetic” from the birth certificates.

The Conversation

Glasgow council staff facing 'horrendous abuse' for promoting LGBT+ education

A council meeting heard staff and councillors have faced 'horrendous abuse' on social media as 'debate around LGBTQ+ rights has become increasingly bigoted'.

Glasgow Live

Josh Cavallo slams "sickening" new anti-LGBT law that gives gay people death penalty

Josh Cavallo is the world's only openly gay man playing top-flight football and the Adelaide United star has now taken aim at Uganda for its Anti-Homosexuality Act

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How the Bud Light boycott shows brands at a crossroads: Use their voice, or shut up?

Large companies have played the role of activists and been one of the biggest countervailing forces against social and religious conservatives on LGBTQ measures. All that is at stake now.

WEKU

Two-thirds of Brits believe their workplace does not adequately support LGBTQ+ community

Some of the top steps employers and colleagues could take to show better support include the correct use of pronouns in the workplace, and having LGBTQ+ employee groups

Wales Online

‘An act of protest’: Pride in London 2023 marchers on why event is needed more than ever

Following on from last year’s 50th anniversary of Pride and its celebrations , 2023 feels like it’s been a big step backwards for the rights of the LGBT+ community. Emma Henderson speaks to some those marching to find out why this year’s event is more important than ever

The Independent UK

Abandon plans to detain and send children to Rwanda, MPs tell Government

Women and Equalities Committee chairwoman Caroline Nokes said one of their biggest concerns is the treatment of children within the asylum system.

The Independent UK

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Historical LGBT ban in armed forces ‘was an appalling stain on all of us’

Shadow defence minister Rachel Hopkins called on the Prime Minister to apologise ‘for this historic injustice’.

The Independent UK

West Dunbartonshire to help LGBT pupils access support they need in schools

One councillor said the new guidance would help "an awful lot of people".

Glasgow Live

Paul O'Grady's heartbroken husband didn't leave the house for three months after his death

Paul O'Grady's devastated husband and partner of 17 years, Andre Portasio, has admitted he is struggling to cope in the aftermath of his sudden death

Daily Mirror

Hate crime laws needed to tackle spiralling homophobic attacks, activists say

Latest figures show there was a 29% increase in hate crimes last year

Dublin Live

Dublin Pride: How the brutal killing of gay man Declan Flynn gave birth to annual event

The 31-year-old was brutally beaten to death in Fairview Park in 1982

Dublin Live

Japan LGBT law watered down amid culture war

Japan enacted a law to promote LGBT understanding last Friday after months of debate, but for some activists, the discussions did as much to entrench existing discrimination as encourage more open attitudes.

Bangkok Post

Sue Perkins replaced as LGBT Awards host by Radio 1 star after sponsorship row

Former Great British Bake Off presenter Sue Perkins was due to host the LGBT Awards in London this evening but pulled out at the last minute after the event attracted backlash due to some of its corporate sponsors

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France 24

Paris becomes new 'voguing' capital as LGBT community finds refuge in ballroom scene

To mark Pride Month, we take a closer look at ballroom culture, an LGBT movement born in Harlem, New York in the 1920s and which flooded nightclubs in the 1970s. In Paris, now one of the world's "voguing" capitals, the ballroom scene boasts some thirty dance troupes known as houses.…

The Independent UK

Pride collection backlash has derailed retailers, but LGBT designers are more empowered than ever

Conservative outrage forced some retailers to remove Pride Month collections from their stores, many of which were made by queer business owners. One company has yet to financially recover from the backlash, but it’s the LGBT+ designers who remain undefeated, Meredith Clark writes

The Conversation

LGBTQ+ people are facing increasing persecution globally, but refugee status is still extremely hard to get

The newly passed Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda has made a country that was already dangerous for LGBTQ+ people truly treacherous.

The Guardian - UK

British LGBT awards drop sponsorship deals with Shell and BP

Announcement comes after Divina de Campo joined host of nominees and judges who pulled out of the event

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The National (Scotland)

Calls made for Glasgow teachers to complete LGBT+ training course

Calls have been made for all primary and secondary school teachers in Glasgow to complete a government LGBT+ training course.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow call for all teachers to complete LGBT training course

The city's education convener will present a motion tomorrow which asks councillors to set a 100% target rate for the training.

Evening Standard

Joe Lycett backs out of LGBT awards ceremony in central London over fossil fuel links

Comedian among stars pulling out of British LGBT Awards over fossil fuel sponsorship

Tribune News Service

Undercounted? More census data needed on LGBTQ community, experts say

DETROIT — As politicians battle over gay rights in statehouses across the country, it's difficult to know exactly how many people even identify as LGBTQ — and experts say the missing data could be crucial.

The Guardian - UK

Joe Lycett backs out of award ceremony over fossil fuel links

Comedian among stars who publicly withdrew from British LGBT Awards after climate campaigners warned of sponsorship deals with oil giants

The Guardian - US

My friend Harvey Milk celebrated hope. This Pride month, unions provide it

In these dangerous times for LGBTQ+ people, a union contract is a line of defense against discrimination and abuse

Daily Mirror

Police 'assessing' vile video of Laurence Fox attempting to burn LGBTQ+ flags

Former actor Laurence Fox has said that he hopes police pay him a visit after a Twitter user has claimed to have reported him to authorities following his vile Pride flag burning video

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