Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Defends Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
Kishida sparks criticism over same-sex marriage ban comments #Japan #LGBTQ
Tottenham Hotspur Fan Arrested for Homophobic Chants during London Derby
Spurs fan arrested for homophobic chants during London derby; Tottenham club condemns discrimination. #TottenhamHotspur #homophobia #Londonderby
Japan’s Ruling Party Reluctant to Begin Discussions on LGBTQ Rights Law
Japan's ruling party faces opposition to proposed law promoting understanding of LGBTQ people, raising concerns about discrimination and anti-discrimination lawsuits. #Japan #LGBTQrights
South Korean High Court Orders Health Insurance to Cover Same-Sex Couples
LGBTQ rights supporters celebrate victory as South Korean court orders spousal coverage for same-sex couples #SouthKorea #LGBTQrights
Puerto Rico’s First Transgender Candidate Competes in Miss Universe Pageant
Breaking barriers! Puerto Rico's first transgender Miss Universe candidate makes history #transvisibility #LGBTQrights
West Virginia Religious Freedom Bill Sparks Debate over Discrimination
A proposed law in West Virginia to protect religious beliefs is facing opposition for possibly enabling discrimination against marginalized groups. #WestVirginia #ReligiousFreedom #Discrimination
South Korean Court Recognizes Spousal Coverage of State Health Insurance for Same-Sex Couples in Landmark Verdict
A South Korean court recognizes spousal coverage of state health insurance for same-sex couples, a landmark verdict for LGBTQ+ rights. #SouthKorea #LGBTQ+ #HumanRights
Montana Man Found Guilty of Hate Crime and Firearm Charges After Attempted Attack on LGBTQ Community
Montana man convicted of hate crime and firearm charges after attempting to rid a small town of its LGBTQ community #HateCrime #LGBTQ #Montana
Shake Shack to Pay Transgender Man $20,000 in Harassment Settlement
A transgender man wins a $20,000 settlement in a lawsuit against Shake Shack after facing transphobic harassment on the job. Shake Shack will improve their discrimination training for managers and employees and adopt more strict policies about discrimination and harassment. #TransRights #LGBTQ+ #ShakeShack
Over 300 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Introduced in the US
The US has already introduced more than 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills, most of which target the trans community. Meanwhile, only 107 pro-LGBTQ+ bills have been filed. The Equality Act has been proposed to prevent discrimination. #LGBTQrights #EqualityAct #discrimination