Japan's Liberal Democratic Party takes a step forward for #LGBTQ rights by submitting bill aimed at encouraging understanding and preventing discrimination 🌈 #Japan #LDP
A gay man in Canada is taking on the federal government over a policy that prohibits gay and bisexual men from donating sperm to banks. The policy is being called discriminatory and perpetuates stereotypical attitudes against the LGBTQ+ community. #EqualityForAll #LGBTQRights #SpermDonation
Love knows no bounds. @Doritos celebrates #ValentinesDay with the fifth installment of their #PrideAllYear campaign, #BoldLove. A powerful message for the #LGBTQ+ community. ❤️🧡💛💚💙
Despite the common misconceptions of religion and LGBTQ+ identities being at odds, many LGBTQ youth report their religion or spirituality to be important to them. #TrevorProject #LGBTQ #ReligionAndSpirituality
Ukraine's ambassador to the US advocates for the LGBTQ+ community in a historic appearance. Progress towards LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine continues #LGBTQ #Ukraine #Rights
Tennessee's Republican-led legislature advances proposals to limit transgender youth care and drag shows, sparking controversy and opposition #TransRights #DragPerformances #Discrimination
The UN independent expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is urging Cambodian authorities to legally recognize LGBT families. #Cambodia #LGBTRights #HumanRights
The U.S. health regulator on Friday proposed new blood donation guidelines for men who have sex with men that are based on individual risk rather than across-the-board requirements, a move it said is in line with other countries and will help ensure the U.S. blood supply.
As a nation, we have made great strides in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, but the struggle for acceptance and equality is far from over. A recent incident in the small town of Micanopy, Florida serves as a reminder of the discrimination and harassment that members of the LGBTQ+ community still face on a daily basis.