Japan's ruling party faces opposition to proposed law promoting understanding of LGBTQ people, raising concerns about discrimination and anti-discrimination lawsuits. #Japan #LGBTQrights
Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes faces backlash over her opposition to same-sex marriage, as she campaigns to become Scotland's next leader. #Scotland #LGBTQ #SameSexMarriage #HumanRights #PoliticalLeadership
North Dakota passes bills omitting transgender identity and criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors. LGBTQ advocates are concerned about sweeping Republican-led efforts to erase the legal existence of transgender people. #LGBTQrights #NorthDakota #transgender #genderaffirmingcare
An increasing number of prefectural and municipal governments are introducing same-sex partnership systems, recognizing same-sex couples as being equivalent to married couples. Local leaders are hoping for progress in national discussions on related issues. #LGBTQrights #Japan #progress #equality
President Biden delivers inspiring #StateOfTheUnion address, highlighting legislative achievements and future goals for a stronger and more inclusive nation. #BidenAddress #BipartisanCooperation
Japan's LGBTQ community is calling for the legalization of same-sex marriage and anti-discrimination laws before hosting the G-7 summit in May #Japan #LGBTQrights #SameSexMarriage #AntiDiscriminationLaws