Though the US is backsliding on LGBTQ+ rights under Trump, the UN renews mandate for queer protections expert
The action comes even as the Trump Administration has rolled back its own support for the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
July 8, 2025
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Malaysia Postpones Caning of Lesbian Couple Due to 'Technical Reasons'
The barbaric punishment has been rescheduled for next month.Â
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Four Indonesians Arrested for Gay Sex; Could Face Public Lashings
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Score One for LGBT Rights in Africa
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Canings, Raids, Beatings: Terror for LGBTQ Malaysians
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The headers were placed on major websites at the CDC, FDA, and HHS.
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