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African churches: Why preach love, then imprison gays?

Why do people who preach love every Sunday want people put in prison for what they do in the privacy of their bedrooms? That was one of the questions — especially regarding homophobic Christian churches in Africa and the Caribbean — that led to the Intimate Conviction 2 conference, which ended Nov. 27.

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EU: Fourth edition of Contraception Policy Atlas launched online with the European Parliament

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The European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights is a network of Members of Parliament throughout Europe who are committed to protecting the sexual and reproductive rights (SRHR) of the world’s most vulnerable people, both at home and overseas.

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Gathering Online 2020: Discussions on the future of the LGBTI movements

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During the week of 19-23 October 2020, the Gathering Online explored what is at stake for LGBTI people and the LGBTI movement in Europe and Central at the moment, and identified ways forward for us as individuals, as organisations, and as communities.

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UN: International Day of the Girl: ‘Be bold in your demands’, urges UN deputy chief

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As the COVID-19 pandemic increases gender, economic and racial inequalities, the UN on Friday marked the upcoming International Day of the Girl, with a youth-driven virtual townhall to demand a more just and equitable world for girls.

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IDG 2020: Working Group on Girls Town Hall

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For International Day of the Girl, the Working Group on Girls is hosting a town hall meeting on Friday, October 9th, where girl activists, gender equity thought leaders, and United Nations representatives from around the world, come together to discuss progress and gaps around girls rights and articulate the possibilities for realizing gender equality for all girls.

UK transgender patients turn to crowdfunding due to huge delays

An estimated 200,000 to 500,000 transgender people live in the UK, according to 2018 government data, and about 13,500 trans patients are on NHS waiting lists. But the coronavirus outbreak has lengthened the wait, as the NHS stopped some services deemed "non-essential" to tackle the pandemic.

Japan: Pride House Tokyo Legacy to open as Japan's first permanent LGBTQ center

Pride House Tokyo aims to raise awareness of LGBTQ issues through the creation of hospitality spaces, hosting of events, and production of diverse content, while taking advantage of the opportunities available during the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics and working across corporate, individual activists and organizational sectors.