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January 2023
# LGBTQ
Pope calls for bishops to welcome LGBTQ people into church
Some 67 countries or jurisdictions worldwide criminalise consensual same-sex sexual activity, 11 of which can or do impose the death penalty.
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Jan 25th 2023, 8:34 AM
Last year
2022
# World Cup
French sports minister wore rainbow-sleeved jumper during quarter final game in Qatar last night
The rights of the LGBTQ+ community has been a recurrent point of discussion at the World Cup in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal.
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Dec 11th 2022, 10:58 AM
# Solidarity
Mayo to 'consider all other options' for LGBTQ+ support after jersey request rejected
Their request to include rainbow-coloured numbers on the jerseys was denied by the GAA.
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Dec 1st 2022, 3:22 PM
# World Cup
Coveney criticises Fifa's 'extraordinary' decision on One Love armbands
Under Fifa’s rules, players wearing kit that is not authorised by the governing body could be shown a yellow card.
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Nov 23rd 2022, 6:12 PM
# club q
'Stop killing us': Anger and loss at vigil for LGBTQ club shooting in Colorado
‘We need to stop the political agenda against the LGBTQ community,’ one person told the crowd.
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Nov 22nd 2022, 7:42 AM
# Unhappy
LGBTQ+ community 'so disappointed' with David Beckham
The former Manchester United player has been criticised for his role as a Qatar ambassador.
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Nov 10th 2022, 3:48 PM
# LGBT
Consultation launched on scheme to disregard historic convictions of gay and bisexual men
The criminalisation of consensual sexual acts between men remained in place until 1993.
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Nov 4th 2022, 12:45 AM
# Liberation
Gary Lineker hopes gay footballer comes out during Qatar World Cup
The former England striker believes this act would send a strong message to the host nation.
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Oct 14th 2022, 3:00 PM
# LGBTQ
Singapore to repeal colonial-era law against gay sex
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong maintained that the government will continue to “uphold” marriage as being between a man and a woman.
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Aug 21st 2022, 4:00 PM

THE MORNING LEAD
Varadkar: 'There's a feeling in the gay community that homophobic attacks are on the rise'

A report by
Christina Finn
Speaking to The Journal in a wide-ranging interview, Varadkar said the situation is ‘extremely worrying’.
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Aug 19th 2022, 12:05 AM
# Protest
'We’re not freaks' – Transgender activists protest against ‘disgraceful’ rugby ban
Emily Hamilton, founding co-chair of LGBTQ+ supporters association ‘Quins Pride’, was among a group staging a peaceful protest at Twickenham.
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Aug 11th 2022, 5:00 PM
# Pride
Thousands line streets of Belfast as Pride parade returns
There was a carnival atmosphere in the city centre as the rain stayed away until the end of the parade.
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Jul 30th 2022, 5:36 PM
# pushback
European Commission takes Hungary to court over LGBTQ law
Hungary’s so-called ‘anti-paedophilia’ law bans the “promotion” of homosexuality and gender reassignment to under-18s.
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Jul 15th 2022, 11:54 AM
# Pride Month
'Unacceptable harassment' on LGBTQ+ community persisting, Dáil hears ahead of Dublin Pride
In a statement ahead of Dublin Pride, the Minister for Equality said trans people in particular continue to experience discrimination and abuse.
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Jun 23rd 2022, 4:36 PM
# to infinity and be gone
Malaysia says Disney refused to cut same-sex kiss from Lightyear movie
Films censors said scenes and dialogue were ‘found to contain elements promoting the LGBT lifestyle’.
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Jun 17th 2022, 2:12 PM
# transgender
Dublin Pride terminates media partnership with RTÉ over Liveline coverage
Dublin Pride said the discussions on Liveline about transgender people were “unacceptable”.
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Jun 14th 2022, 9:20 PM
# trinity
Trinity apologises for suggestion that pride flags on campus could cause offence
An email sent to Trinity staff last week said that pride flags on the campus could offend some people.
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Jun 13th 2022, 7:26 PM
# rebel wilson
Australian newspaper apologises over Rebel Wilson 'outing' controversy
The Sydney Morning Herald has taken down an article following accusations that it had pressured Wilson to reveal she was dating a woman.
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Jun 13th 2022, 1:30 PM
# Bravo
'I think it's an incredibly brave step from him. You hope others will follow his lead'
David Meyler has praised Jake Daniels following his decision to publicly come out.
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May 17th 2022, 1:39 PM
# US Courts
LGBTQ group sues Florida Governor over so-called Don’t Say Gay law
The law has catapulted Florida and Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, to the forefront of the US’s culture wars.
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Mar 31st 2022, 3:48 PM
# Pride
'It is fantastic seeing a little rainbow flag, no matter how small it is'
UL, Galway Camogie and Na Gaeil Aeracha are among those with LGBTQ+ colours on their jerseys.
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Feb 16th 2022, 12:19 PM
# Shigella
HSE 'very closely' monitoring infectious disease mainly affecting gay and bisexual men
UK health officials issued a warning over Shigella last week.
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Feb 5th 2022, 8:00 AM
# Conversion Therapy
'There is nothing to cure': France bans conversion therapy
New legislation includes criminal penalties for people who are convicted of trying to ‘convert’ LGBTQ people to heterosexuality.
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Jan 26th 2022, 1:31 PM
All time
# Hungary
EU to launch action against Hungary over law discriminating against LGBTQ citizens
Ursula von der Leyen has warned that the EU would use “all powers available” to force Hungary to repeal or modify the law.
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Jul 14th 2021, 2:20 PM

Voices
Aoife Martin: Pride isn't just about rainbows and flags - it's about being seen
This week, our columnist looks back at Pride 2021 and says there’s more to it than just a celebration once a year.
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Jul 1st 2021, 7:00 AM
# LGBTQ
Munich to deck city in rainbow colours after 'shameful' Uefa decision
The European football governing body say it is a ‘politically and religiously neutral organisation.’
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Jun 22nd 2021, 3:00 PM

Voices
Opinion: It's Pride 2021, let's consider giving greater support to LGBTI+ youth in school
Nerilee Ceatha of UCD says her research shows young people no longer assume rigid sexual orientation labels and binary gender identities.
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Jun 19th 2021, 7:00 AM
# Pride
'It sends a clear message': Government minister to visit Waterford after Pride flags burned in city
There has been a recent string of anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in the city.
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Jun 18th 2021, 6:30 AM
# Equality
Amsterdam celebrates 20th anniversary of legalising same-sex marriages
The Netherlands was home to the world’s first legal same-sex marriages two decades ago.
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Apr 1st 2021, 1:51 PM
# new precedent
Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage ruled unconstitutional by court
The country’s refusal to issue spouse visas to partners of same-sex couples legally married overseas has been a growing problem.
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Mar 17th 2021, 7:46 AM
# a worm in the heart
'If we were stopped by the authorities, we feared we could have been jailed or fined'
A new Irish documentary looks at the crackdown on LGBT+ rights in Russia. We spoke to its director.
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Mar 4th 2021, 10:30 AM
# Criticism
US World Cup star Rapinoe blasts Trump, doesn't rule out run for office
The footballer also branded the president a ‘white nationalist’.
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May 20th 2020, 12:30 PM
# LGBTQ
Dublin's Pride Parade postponed until 12 September
“Who would have thought that after decades of asking you to come out, we’d be asking you to stay inside?” organisers said.
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Mar 26th 2020, 12:27 PM
# LGBT survey
Half of LGBT+ students have heard homophobic or transphobic comments from staff members at school
73% of LGBT+ students surveyed said they feel unsafe at school.
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Nov 12th 2019, 6:45 AM

Voices
Column: 'We're worried our son will become an orphan due to our lack of rights'
LGBT couple, Gabriela and Kelly Socol, are fighting for parental rights and equality for their family.
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Nov 6th 2019, 8:30 PM
# Equality
'What we have in Ireland is not equal': Same-sex parents call for more legal rights to their children
The protest was held this afternoon outside the Department of Health building in Dublin.
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Oct 21st 2019, 2:32 PM

Voices
Opinion: 'Children need to learn about LGBT issues in school - it will reassure them and combat fear'
Robin Stevens grew up in a generation were ‘gayness was erased’. Her books have shown her that young readers want to read about LGBTQ+ lives – and she wants to see more of this explored in schools.
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May 14th 2019, 7:00 AM
# LGBTQ
Little Mix sang in front of a rainbow flag in Dubai where homosexuality is still illegal
“I’m so incredibly emotional.”
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Mar 25th 2019, 5:50 PM
# love sensation
Everything we know about Ireland's new LGBTQ+ music festival Love Sensation
Who’s excited?
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Mar 25th 2019, 1:19 PM
# LGBTQ
20 LGBTQ movies and TV shows to look out for in the first half of 2019
Two appearances from Saoirse Ronan here, but the main highlights here are Rafiki and Russian Doll.
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Jan 13th 2019, 3:00 PM