discrimination Archives

Call to Action: Recognizing LGBT Families in Cambodia

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

byThe Pink Times

January 30, 2023

U.S. FDA proposes to ease sexual abstinence rule for blood donors

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.

byThe Pink Times

January 28, 2023

Discrimination and Harassment in Micanopy: A Small Town’s Struggle with LGBTQ+ Rights

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.

byThe Pink Times

January 25, 2023

UK Government’s Rwanda Plan: A Dangerous Departure from Human Rights

The United Kingdom government’s plan to deport “illegal” asylum seekers to Rwanda has been met with widespread criticism…

byThe Pink Times

January 24, 2023

Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Raises Concerns for LGBTQ Community

Musk's tweets, such as "My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci," have been seen as direct jabs at the LGBTQ community and gender identifiers. He has also been a skeptic of the U.S. government's handling of the pandemic and ended Twitter's COVID-19 misinformation policy.

byThe Pink Times

January 22, 2023