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Germany bans conversion therapies for all people under 18.

8May

By RaffaNo Comments

closeUp, Health

Germany bans conversion therapies for all people under 18.

“Homosexuality is not a disease, therefore the word therapy is misleading” (German health minister Jens Spahn) Yesterday, 7ht May 2020, Germany voted to definitely ban conversion therapies for LGBT+ people under the age of 18 and also introduced expensive fines for all adults forcing LGBT+ people to one of this dangerous treatments. Reuters reported that the health minister Spahn, who is the Christian Democrat party’s most high-profile gay politician, declared early yesterday , Thursday 7th May 2020: “I want a ban which will be robust, including if it’s brought before the courts. Young people are being forced into conversion therapies and so it is very important that they should find support in the existence of this law: a clear signal that the state does not want this to happen.” T...

Relate and Relations: The excluded minority

7May

By Roberta MooreNo Comments

closeUp, Lifestyle

Relate and Relations: The excluded minority

Coming out of older lesbians. We focus primarily on the coming out stories of the younger generation but what we forget to acknowledge is that it is the past generations that have paved the way for today’s acceptance of the LGBT community across Western societies. My goal was to research on how the older lesbians perceive the rose to fame lesbian community. I had found a lady that I had met at a monthly meet-up in London’s famous Retro Bar. Little did I know, the story I was seeking was about to open an entirely new chapter parallel to my initial works. I had carefully prepared triggering questions only to find myself engulfed and thrown deep into the life of an individual, who at first glance one would consider to be your usual Londoner having her well deserved pint after a long day at w...

Tunisia and the possibly fake recognition of a gay marriage

30Apr

By RaffaNo Comments

closeUp, News

Tunisia and the possibly fake recognition of a gay marriage

What’s the truth behind the news? We have recently reported the fantastic news of a possible recognition of a marriage happened between a French man and a Tunisian man in France which, apparently, got automatically recognised in Tunisia too. But apparently now, after so many rumors, confirmations and denials, Tunisia Minister Zitoun quashes reports that this happened. The LGBT+ rights campaigner Peter Tatchell told the Jerusalem Post Wednesday that “this ruling is disappointing but not unexpected. […] A same-sex marriage conducted in France appeared to be recognized by default by the Tunisian authorities, possibly due to an administrative oversight. […] The Tunisian government has now confirmed that it does not recognize such marriages.” What is the explanation given by Zitoun? Ap...

Global Pride: an online Pride to safely celebrate LGBT+ rights during COVID-19 pandemic.

2Apr

By RaffaNo Comments

closeUp, Gay Pride, News

Global Pride: an online Pride to safely celebrate LGBT+ rights during COVID-19 pandemic.

Nothing can stop a rainbow. EPOA has announced that a Global Pride Event will take place on line on 27th June 2020 in response to all those Pride events which had to be cancelled because of the Covid-19 Pandemic and for the safety and health of all participants. There is a lot to be seen and celebrated during this Global Pride Event, in fact InterPride and the EPOA are working together with national organisations around the world (including USA, Canada, South Africa, Asia, Oceania and Latina America) to be able to include as many associations as possible and bring LGBT+ communities from all around the world to celebrate together this even. According to Steve Taylor, “Global Pride will use online platforms to deliver a Pride in which everyone can participate, wherever they are in th...