The Greek Parliament passed the controversial bill despite an absence of 73 MPs from across different parties in a house of 300.
UK: John Nicolson—I’m glad the government will pardon the dead, but they have failed the living
Germany sets aside €30 million to compensate men convicted of gay sex
US: Multi-trillion dollar investors tell North Carolina: Ditch ‘hate-filled’ HB2
US: Big Money, Quiet Power: A Look at the National Christian Foundation
Tunisia’s Democratic Gains Have Done Nothing for Its LGBT Community
The fear of trans bodies.
Iran pushes ‘Islamic human rights’ excluding LGBT people
Uruguay: International coalition launched for LGBTI equal rights
In Uruguay on Wednesday an international coalition was launched for equal rights worldwide for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. Foreign minister Bert Koenders and his Uruguayan opposite number Rodolfo Novoa jointly opened the conference, which the Netherlands and Uruguay co-organised.
Australia: 'Unimaginably wrong' Victoria's gay conviction apology speech in full
Premier Daniel Andrews has apologised for ‘abominable’ historical laws that made homosexuality punishable with jail. Here is his speech to parliament in full
Australia: Victoria budgets $30 million to support LGBTI citizens
Victorian budget statement is a big win for LGBTI people, with the state’s government investing in several services and facilities.
Confirming Premier Daniel Andrews’ announcement last week, $15 million will be set aside for an LGBTI Pride Centre, which will showcase queer art and history, co-locate LGBTI advisory, health and support services, and feature community spaces which will provide a safe environment for LGBTI Victorians to meet and socialise.
The $29 million package also includes $4 million for a grants program to strengthen the sustainability of LGBTI community organisations and to support LGBTI community leaders who help Victorians live free from discrimination. Read more via Same Same
US: Cities with anti-LGBT laws can't host NCAA tournament events anymore
The NCAA Board of Governors voted Wednesday to require cities to prove they can provide an environment free of discrimination before they can host any event, including the men's and women's basketball Final Fours.
The move is a response to several states establishing laws that allow business owners to deny services to individuals based on sexual orientation and gender identity, the NCAA said in a statement.
“The higher education community is a diverse mix of people from different racial, ethnic, religious and sexual orientation backgrounds,” said Kirk Schulz, president of Kansas State University and chairman of the Board of Governors. “So it is important that we assure that community – including our student-athletes and fans – will always enjoy the experience of competing and watching at NCAA championships without concerns of discrimination.” Read more