LGBT

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Estonia set to become first ex-Soviet state to back gay marriage

A vote is due early next week. LGBTQ+ activists hope Estonia's parliament will back a government bill that would allow gay and lesbian couples to marry and win the same rights as heterosexual couples

By REUTERS
14/06/2023

25% of LGBT Israelis feel uncomfortable traveling abroad - survey

78% of LGBT Israelis consider the safety of a destination when deciding where to travel.

Kaplan painted rainbow colors ahead of Tel Aviv's 30th Pride Parade

According to the event organizers, the Pride Parade brings in over 250,000 attendees annually and is the largest LGBT parade in Asia. 

Biden to host thousands at White House Pride party

Biden, a Democrat, will host thousands of people on the White House's South Lawn for an evening celebration of LGBTQ+ families.

By REUTERS
08/06/2023

Human Rights Campaign declares LGBT state of emergency in US

The Alliance Defending Freedom called the HRC statement "slanderous," saying it was committed to religious liberty, parental rights and the "sanctity of life."

By REUTERS
07/06/2023

Haredi MK accidentally attends LGBT Knesset meeting, met with applause

Shas MK Yosef Taieb's arrival at the Israeli LGBTQ caucus meeting was met with applause and calls for him to speak, but he was trying to go to a different meeting altogether.

Iranian IRGC-linked account says it will kill Israeli LGBTQ+ community members

The IRGC-linked group wrote on Telegram: "March of homosexuals in the occupied holy Al Quds city. After killing these impure [homosexuals], where should we bury them?"

Pride, especially now - opinion

The LGBT community, like all communities, is made up of individuals, and many of those individuals are afraid.

02/06/2023

The Jerusalem pride march is a holy event - comment

Marching for LGBT rights in Jerusalem is not safe. It is a dangerous decision, one that attendees don’t take lightly.

Israel's fights for democracy, LGBT rights against the same enemy - Lapid

Benny Gantz also spoke at the Liberty Bell Park ahead of the parade, and answered what he said was a question that infuriated him – "Why are they marching?"

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