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Out in the World: Coalition delivers 10,500 signatures to Biden administration to protect LGBTQ Afghans

Out in the World: Coalition delivers 10,500 signatures to Biden administration to protect LGBTQ Afghans

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Oct 28, 2021

A coalition of LGBTQ global human rights organizations recently delivered 10,500 signatures to the White House calling for the adoption of its 10-point action plan to evacuate and support LGBTQ Afghan refugees from the war-torn country.

Out in the World: Report released on Kenyan refugee camp

Out in the World: Report released on Kenyan refugee camp

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Oct 27, 2021

LGBTQ refugees expressed feelings of validation with the publication of a first-of-its-kind report uncovering life for LGBTQ asylum seekers and refugees at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, one of the largest in the world.

US State Department issues 1st gender-neutral passport

US State Department issues 1st gender-neutral passport

  • by Michael K. Lavers, Washington Blade
  • Oct 27, 2021

The State Department on Wednesday issued the first U.S. passport with an "X" gender marker.

Out in the World: Queers rally in Oakland against Ghana's proposed anti-gay bill

Out in the World: Queers rally in Oakland against Ghana's proposed anti-gay bill

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Oct 14, 2021

LGBTQ demonstrators of African and Caribbean descent marked Indigenous Peoples' Day and National Coming Out Day at a rally in Oakland to bring attention to Ghana's proposed draconian anti-LGBTQ bill.

Out in the World: Leaders of Israeli queer youth agency visit San Francisco

Out in the World: Leaders of Israeli queer youth agency visit San Francisco

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Oct 7, 2021

Two leaders from Israel's largest LGBTQ youth organization were thrilled to be in San Francisco recently, but not necessarily because of the history of slain supervisor Harvey Milk, the Castro neighborhood, or rainbow crosswalks.

Out in the World: Biden calls out anti-gay nations in UN address

Out in the World: Biden calls out anti-gay nations in UN address

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 29, 2021

President Joe Biden called out anti-LGBTQ nations as he laid out the United States' vision for the future at the United Nations General Assembly. His remarks drew some anger and criticism.

Out in the World: Hungarian diplomats' SF City Hall appearance draws ire

Out in the World: Hungarian diplomats' SF City Hall appearance draws ire

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 22, 2021

The recent appearance of Hungarian diplomats at a San Francisco City Hall gathering has been criticized by Hungarian Americans and LGBTQ leaders, and has resulted in Mayor London Breed vowing to tighten up vetting for future events.

Out in the World: Groups pressure Biden administration to protect LGBTQ Afghans

Out in the World: Groups pressure Biden administration to protect LGBTQ Afghans

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 15, 2021

Six global LGBTQ organizations are calling upon President Joe Biden to protect, evacuate, and resettle vulnerable groups, including LGBTQ Afghans, left behind in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

Out in the World: Reported arson fire, threatening letters upend refugee camp in Kenya

Out in the World: Reported arson fire, threatening letters upend refugee camp in Kenya

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 9, 2021

LGBTQ refugees in the infamous Block 13 at Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya suspect yet another arson fire was set at the facility last month and threatening letters have added to their stress.

Out in the World: Thousands push for Switzerland's same-sex marriage referendum

Out in the World: Thousands push for Switzerland's same-sex marriage referendum

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 8, 2021

Tens of thousands of Swiss people took to the streets of Zurich September 4 in support of the country's same-sex marriage referendum and for the Alpine country's annual Pride celebration.

Out in the World: Advocates work to evacuate nearly 1,000 LGBTQ Afghans

Out in the World: Advocates work to evacuate nearly 1,000 LGBTQ Afghans

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Sep 2, 2021

About 1,000 LGBTQ Afghans, some who have reported being injured by the Taliban, are trying to get out of the country.

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer, sex worker rights advocates sound off on OnlyFans flip-flop

LGBTQ Agenda: Queer, sex worker rights advocates sound off on OnlyFans flip-flop

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Aug 31, 2021

Subscription service OnlyFans' decision to ban sexually explicit content effective October 1 — and its abrupt reversal last week — elicited strong reactions in the LGBTQ and sex work communities.

Hurricane Nora damages Puerto Vallarta's gay-popular Zona Romantica

Hurricane Nora damages Puerto Vallarta's gay-popular Zona Romantica

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Aug 30, 2021

The gay area of the Zona Romantica in Puerto Vallarta is getting back up and operating after Hurricane Nora skirted past the popular coastal resort town late August 28.

Out in the World: Binational Taiwanese marriage equality activists wed

Out in the World: Binational Taiwanese marriage equality activists wed

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Aug 18, 2021

Two Taiwanese-Macanese marriage equality activists tied the knot in Taipei August 13 at the Zhongzheng District Household Registration Office.