USA Rugby and International Gay Rugby sign Memorandum of Understanding to eliminate homophobia in Rugby

Via press release USA Rugby signed a memorandum of understanding with International Gay Rugby (IGR) Thursday, September 10, setting forth a partnership that will see the national governing body for the sport of rugby union in the United States promote a diverse and inclusive environment in all levels of Rugby, working to end homophobia in […]

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Argentina lifts gay, bisexual blood ban

By John Mack Freeman In an encouraging move towards embracing actual health science and medicine, Argentina has lifted its ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men. The health ministry announced that the current ban is being relaxed. Via PinkNews: The official statement from the ministry said the plan was to “advance towards a national […]

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Nepal places LGBT protections in new constitution

By John Mack Freeman In a victory for LGBT people and advocates, the new Nepalese constitution has enshrined anti-LGBT discrimination language in the new approved text. Only a few other countries in the world, such as South Africa and Ecuador, currently have nation-level protections for LGBT people in their constitutions. Reports say that this may […]

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