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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
"Peru's recent decision to classify transgender identity as a mental illness has sparked global outrage and condemnation. The move, signed into effect by key government ministers, has drawn criticism from human rights organizations and LGBTQ+ advocates worldwide.
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Saturday, February 10, 2024
A survey by Major, Lindsey & Africa unveils a pronounced difference in how UK law firm associates and partners view diversity efforts. With feedback from over 400 lawyers, it's clear that younger lawyers (41% of associates) advocate stronger for diversity than their senior counterparts (24% of partners), revealing a cultural and generational shift in the legal sector.
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Friday, February 9, 2024
Recent political controversy surrounding town hall working practices has resulted in formal warnings by the government against adopting a four-day workweek by the council’s staff
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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
In a significant revelation that has stirred the UK music industry, the 2023 Musicians’ Census, conducted by the Musicians’ Union (MU) and Help Musicians, in collaboration with Come Play with Me (CPWM), has brought to light the pervasive discrimination and harassment that LGBTQ+ musicians endure. The report, titled "LGBTQ+ Musicians Still Impacted by Discrimination and Harassment," uncovers the disproportionate challenges these artists face, particularly highlighting the plight of transgender musicians.
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Thursday, February 1, 2024
The "Medicine – #UnderTheScope" theme is a call to acknowledge the diverse contributions of LGBT+ professionals in medicine, while also confronting the inequalities that persist in the medical field.
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Monday, January 22, 2024
In a defining moment for the UK’s diverse workforce, the latest diversity survey results, released on January 17, 2024, have illuminated a path of progressive change in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sectors.
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Monday, January 22, 2024
Alarmingly, only 2.04% of employees in the sector identified as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Monday, January 15, 2024
West Mercia's Chief Constable, Alex Murray, has made a formal apology to the LGBT+ community, acknowledging past homophobic witch-hunts and discriminatory law enforcement.
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Friday, January 5, 2024
Manchester is set to welcome a ground-breaking LGBTQ+ housing scheme, a first for the UK, subject to approval. This ambitious project, led by Great Places Housing Group, aims to transform the former Spire Hospital site in Whalley Range into a vibrant, inclusive community.
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Friday, January 5, 2024
The Church of England is in the midst of a pivotal debate regarding the blessing of same-sex unions. The Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, announced that services to bless same-sex couples are unlikely before 2025, highlighting internal divisions within the Church. This follows the General Synod's decision to prohibit priests from officiating same-sex marriages, offering blessings as an alternative.
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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
In a watershed moment for love and inclusivity, Estonia has recently made history by officially legalizing same-sex marriage. This progressive stride not only reshapes the legal landscape but also signifies a profound societal shift towards acceptance, unity, and the celebration of diverse expressions of love.