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Published on Jul 24, 2020

Gay rower seeks Olympic success to ‘shine a light’ on injustice

Rower Emma Twigg of New Zealand competes during the Women’s Single Sculls Quarterfinals at the 2016 Rio Olympics at Lagoa Stadium, Rio De Janeiro August 9, 2016. — Reuters pic MELBOURNE, July 24 — When New Zealand rower Emma Twigg first realised she was …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on Jul 20, 2020

Boris Johnson: U.K. Gay Conversion Ban Only After Government Study

Boris Johnson has told the BBC, that gay conversion therapy is “abhorrent” and pledged again to ban it–but only after a study of its prevalence. The widely discredited practice sees vulnerable people subjected to shock treatments and other cruel tortures. …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on Jul 17, 2020

An Emergency Marriage License Erases Boundaries

As a gay couple, Suneel Khanna and Carl Wolter are accustomed to questioning boundaries when it comes to love. But before they got married in Toronto on June 14, the geographical kind were new to them. Mr. Khanna (left), 45, and Mr. Wolter, 65, met on the …

Source: The New York Times - Neutral
Published on Jul 14, 2020

World: Human Rights Council holds second panel of its annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women on COVID-...

The Human Rights Council this morning held the second panel of its annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women, which focused on the theme “COVID-19 and women's rights”. It also held an interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Jul 15, 2020

Human rights NGO calls on minister to revoke order for authorities to go after transgender persons in Malaysia

ICJ commissioner Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan called on Datuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad to rescind the order immediately and to take steps to ensure non-discrimination and equal protection of all persons in Malaysia, including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on Jul 13, 2020

'The Old Guard' Finally Gives Us Gay Superheroes - The Daily Beast

People might debate whether The Old Guard is a superhero movie, what with its blessed existence outside the Marvel-DC dick-measuring contest and not a swatch of spandex to be found. To me, the film is as if the Avengers and the Justice League met up with …

Source: Google News - Uncategorized
Published on Jul 9, 2020

World: Human Rights Council holds interactive dialogue on violence against women, starts dialogue on protection against ...

Concludes Interactive Dialogue on Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy and Their Family Members The Human Rights Council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Jun 30, 2020

Myanmar: Human Rights Council opens forty-fourth regular session, hears High Commissioner’s update on the human rights ...

Holds Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Situation of Human Rights in the Philippines, Starts Interactive Dialogue on the Situation of Human Rights of Rohingya Muslims and other Minorities in Myanmar The Human Rights Council this morning opened its forty …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Jul 2, 2020

World: Human Rights Council Holds Interactive Dialogues on Violence Against Children and on Children and Armed Conflicts

The Human Rights Council this afternoon held separate interactive dialogues with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict. …

Source: Relief Web - Uncategorized
Published on Jul 1, 2020

Deroy Murdock: Trump's global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality merits gay pride

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. As another Pride month winds down, much of the civilized world has enjoyed four weeks of public, conspicuous, and unfettered celebrations by gay people. This occasion no …

Source: Fox News - Right-wing
Published on Jun 22, 2020

Austrian bishop says he launched study, but not book, on Catholic blessings for same-sex couples

Denver Newsroom, Jun 22, 2020 / 10:00 am MT (CNA).- The newly elected president of the Austrian bishops’ conference has sought to clarify his role in the publication of a book that suggests how a Church blessing of same-sex couples might be " …

Source: Catholic News Agency - Right-wing
Published on Jun 21, 2020

Gay couple endure 'Kafkaesque' fight for EU parental leave

When husbands Dan Sobovitz and Grégory Merly became fathers on 16 June 2019 -- Father’s Day in the US, where their twin sons were born through surrogacy -- they were ready for the sleepless nights and mountains of diapers. But they had not expected the …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Jun 16, 2020

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Civil Rights Law Protects LGBTQ Workers From Job Discrimination

WASHINGTON (CBS SF/AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBTQ rights from a conservative court. Speaker of the …

Source: CBS News Bay Area - California - Neutral
Published on Jun 16, 2020

Civil rights law protects LGBT workers, Supreme Court rules

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court. The court decided by a 6-3 vote …

Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Neutral
Published on Jun 15, 2020

Supreme Court: 1964 civil rights law protects LGBTQ workers

Washington The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects gay, lesbian, and transgender people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBTQ rights from a conservative court. The court decided by a 6-3 vote …

Source: Christian Science Monitor - Neutral
Published on Jun 15, 2020

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Civil Rights Law Protects Gay Workers From Job Discrimination

WASHINGTON (CBS SF/AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBTQ rights from a conservative court. Speaker of the House Nancy …

Source: CBS News Bay Area - California - Neutral
Published on Jun 15, 2020

Supreme Court says gay, transgender workers protected by law

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court. The court decided by a 6-3 vote …

Source: Prince George Citizen - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2020

Remembering human rights activist Yves Yomb

His journey to becoming an activist began in his home country, in 2006. At the height of a media campaign targeting gay men and other men who have sex with men, Mr Yomb was a founding member of Alternative Cameroun, one of the first human rights …

Source: Africa News - Uncategorized
Published on Jun 15, 2020

U.S. Supreme Court says gay, transgender workers are covered by landmark civil rights law

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday delivered a watershed victory for LGBT rights, ruling that a landmark federal law forbidding workplace discrimination protects gay and transgender employees. The 6-3 ruling represented the biggest moment for LGBT rights in …

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Published on August 2, 2020 - 14:29 GMT

Federation of Gay Games: 8 Cities Move On In The 2026 Gay Games XII Bid Process

FGG Announces 8 Cities Vying To Host Gay Games XII, 2026: Auckland, Brisbane, Guadalajara, Munich, San Diego, Taipei, Toronto, Valencia SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA, August 2, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shiv Paul FGG Officer …

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Published on July 27, 2020 - 15:13 GMT

TRAVEL ADVISORY UPDATE: Hwy 19 between Winthrop and Gaylord opens (July 27, 2020)

Hwy 93 south of Henderson to Hwy 169 remains closed due to flooding MANKATO, Minn. – (9 a.m.) Highway 19 between Winthrop and Gaylord opened to traffic around 6:30 a.m. today, Monday, July 27. Highway 19 had been closed due to flooding from Saturday’s …

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Published on July 27, 2020 - 15:13 GMT

TRAVEL ADVISORY: Hwy 93 south of Henderson to Hwy 169 and Hwy 19 between Winthrop and Gaylord remain closed due to ...

MANKATO, Minn. – (4 p.m.) Highway 93 from Henderson to Highway 169 and Highway 19 between Winthrop and Gaylord remain closed due to flooding from last night’s torrential rains. Monday morning traveler’s should be prepared for detours. Highway 93 motorists …

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Published on July 23, 2020 - 23:00 GMT

CapStar Financial Holdings and Gaylon Lawrence Announce Collaborative Agreement

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CapStar Financial Holdings, Inc. (“CapStar”, the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CSTR), the parent company of CapStar Bank, and Gaylon Lawrence jointly announced today an agreement to facilitate a strong and …

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Published on December 12, 2019 - 17:59 GMT

**Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor in Washington D.C.

12/12/2019 **Photo Release** CFO Jimmy Patronis Meets with FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor in Washington D.C. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis met with Federal Emergency …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

Retired Federal Probation Officer: Stop Sending People to COVID-Filled Prisons Unnecessarily

In early April, the Rikers Island jail complex in New York City suffered its first coronavirus death: Michael Tyson. Mr. Tyson, 53, had been arrested in late February not because he had committed a crime, but for a technical violation of his parole. As a …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

Tracking Apps are Unlikely to Help Stop COVID-19

The idea of using our cell phones or other technology to help fight COVID-19 has probably received more attention than any other technology issue during the pandemic. Here at the ACLU, we have been skeptical of schemes to use apps for contact tracing or …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 6, 2020 - 14:06 GMT

First Lady, Agriculture Secretary: Every Pennsylvanian Deserves Access to Fresh, Local Food

First Lady Frances Wolf and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding will be joined by Congressman Dwight Evans and food industry leaders to discuss how Pennsylvania’s $10 million Fresh Food Financing Initiative aims to address hunger, food insecurity and …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 15:39 GMT

Moms Demand Action Names Michael Weinstein a “Gun Sense Candidate” for House District 81

Weinstein receives support from gun safety organization and leader Fred Guttenberg, Parkland parent and gun safety activist PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michael Weinstein, Democratic candidate …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 15:15 GMT

Once Upon a Time All Humans Had Dark Skin

Skin color, eye color, and hair texture are the primary ways human bodies adapt to intense sunlight in the tropics JACKSON, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Humans thrive on Earth only when they absorb just the right …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 10:00 GMT

I Change Nations Productive Business Civility & Civility360 Honor Challenged Champions & Heroes National Awareness Day.

Global Civility Leaders from around the world came together to discuss and address the Global Special Needs and brought forth solutions for inclusion for all PHOENIX, ARIZONA, USA, August 7, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Productive Business …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 06:29 GMT

Christian single hitting music platforms highlights work of changemakers

‘Change’ by Kate Stanford spotlights nonprofits making a difference in the world during difficult times AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new song featuring the vocal stylings of rising Christian artist Kate …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 14:49 GMT

Coronavirus - Sudan: COVID-19, flooding and pockets of violence continue to drive humanitarian needs in Sudan

Download logo Number of COVID-19 transmissions continue to increase in Sudan. Nearly 11,800 people had contracted the virus, including 763 who died from the disease, as of 3 August. Since the start of the pandemic, over 36,000 children in White Nile …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 14:49 GMT

Coronavirus – Africa: Emergency Grant Aid in response to the humanitarian crisis in Burkina Faso, Chad and Niger

Download logo On August 7, the Government of Japan decided to extend Emergency Grant Aid of four million and eight hundred thousand US dollars for the people who became refugees or internally displaced persons due to the deteriorated security conditions …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 14:49 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: International Organization for Migration (IOM), UNHCR Mourn Death of 27 People off West African ...

Download logo The International Organization for Migration (IOM), and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, are deeply saddened at the tragic death of 27 people off the West African coast between the Mauritanian city of Nouadhibou and Dakhla, Western Sahara. A …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 14:49 GMT

Coronavirus - Somalia: Floods drive over 650,000 Somalis from their homes in 2020

Download logo This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Charlie Yaxley – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. More than 150,000 Somalis have been forced to flee their …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 13:28 GMT

Coronavirus - South Africa: Lessons of HIV/AIDS key to halting COVID-19 slide, says Red Cross

Download logo A senior Red Cross official has warned that South Africa needed to learn lessons from the country’s fight against HIV/AIDS to help curb the rise in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19, as the number crossed the half a …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 12:15 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: Strengthening women’s access to climate information services crucial to improve their ability to ...

Download logo The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) on Thursday hosted a webinar in which participants discussed ways through which member States and institutions can strengthen the …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 12:15 GMT

Rugby, Books & Entrepreneurship

National team players Celestine Masinde and Jacob Ojee share their experiences about rugby,books and entrepreneurship tonight at 7.00pm. Celestine Masinde plays her club rugby for Stanbic Mwamba and is a member of the Kenya Women's national team and an …

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Published on August 7, 2020 - 10:36 GMT

Call for Expression of Interest in Advocacy Reference Group

WHO / Luca Passerini PMNCH is leading a partnership effort to address the impact of COVID-19 on the health and rights of women, children and adolescents. A joint Call to Action aims to mobilize more than 1,000 PMNCH partners and to engage new …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 20:47 GMT

ArtMattan Films Sets Virtual Theatrical Release Date To August 28, 2020 For Made in Bangladesh

ArtMattan Films sets virtual theatrical release date to August 28, 2020 for TIFF 2019 Official Selection Made in Bangladesh! NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED SATES, August 6, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtMattan Films, the film distribution arm of …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:49 GMT

Iran: Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) supporters and Resistance Units honor fallen heroes of the 1988 massacre

In August 1988, more than 30,000 political prisoners, were massacred by the clerical regime, making it a manifest case of a crime against humanity. PARIS, FRANCE, August 6, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “We will not forgive, nor forget, the …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 17:45 GMT

Experts by Experience Share Akathisia Stories

Akathisia Awareness Can Reduce Iatrogenic Suicide CHICAGO, IL, US, August 6, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for Safe Medication Practices states a "fundamental strategy to create change is a simple one—to create compelling stories …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 20:57 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: Coronavirus emergency appeal - UNHCR’s preparedness and response plan (REVISED) 5 August 2020

Download logo In light of the unprecedented impact that the COVID-19 outbreak is having across operations worldwide, UNHCR is revising its initial requirements of $33 million and is appealing for an additional $222 million, bringing revised requirements to …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

Retired Federal Probation Officer: Stop Sending People to COVID-Filled Prisons Unnecessarily

In early April, the Rikers Island jail complex in New York City suffered its first coronavirus death: Michael Tyson. Mr. Tyson, 53, had been arrested in late February not because he had committed a crime, but for a technical violation of his parole. As a …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:27 GMT

Tracking Apps are Unlikely to Help Stop COVID-19

The idea of using our cell phones or other technology to help fight COVID-19 has probably received more attention than any other technology issue during the pandemic. Here at the ACLU, we have been skeptical of schemes to use apps for contact tracing or …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:25 GMT

Coronavirus - Africa: Anticipatory action for COVID-19: building the systems that protect livelihoods throughout a ...

Download logo The impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis on food systems are vast and varied, and as of yet hard to predict. But nowhere are they felt harder than in countries already struggling with food security. When the socio- …

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Published on August 6, 2020 - 19:24 GMT

Tracking Apps are Unlikely to Help Stop COVID-19

The idea of using our cell phones or other technology to help fight COVID-19 has probably received more attention than any other technology issue during the pandemic. Here at the ACLU, we have been skeptical of schemes to use apps for contact tracing or …

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