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US to offer ‘X’ gender marker option on passports from 11 April

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The US celebrated Transgender Day of Visibility by announcing that citizens will be able to select ‘X’ as the gender marker on their passport applications. The process will begin on 11 April and the option will signify an “unspecified or another gender identity”. “Every American deserves the freedom to be themselves,” the White House said in a statement. “But far too many transgender Americans still face systemic barriers, discrimination, and acts of violence.” The change means that trans people travelling will no longer have to give medical certification if their…

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Melanie Willingham-Jaggers becomes the first Black, non-binary executive director of GLSEN

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Melanie Willingham-Jaggers has made history as GLSEN’s first Black and non-binary executive director. The organisation, which advocates for inclusive educational environments for LGBTQ+ students, announced the news on 26 January. Along with being the first Black and non-binary person to lead the organisation, she is also the first Black woman to step into the role. Shortly after the announcement, Willingham-Jaggers expressed their excitement in a press release. “I am thrilled to continue and accelerate the important work GLSEN started more than 30 years ago,” they said. “Education is the cornerstone…

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British armed forces to allow those living with HIV to enlist in historic move

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People living with HIV will be allowed to enlist in Britain’s army if they no longer carry a detectable amount of the virus. In an announcement on World AIDS Day on 1 December, the Ministry of Defence said it also plans to change the fact that those who have the virus in the army are classed as not fully fit. Under current rules, people with HIV cannot join the armed forces and those diagnosed with the virus while serving are no longer viewed as “fully fit” and therefore banned from…

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Botswana appeals court upholds ruling decriminalising gay sex

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An appeal against a ruling decriminalising gay sex in Bostwana has been rejected by the country’s Court of Appeal. The 2019 ruling was upheld on 29 November, something that resulted in the LGBTQ+ community hailing Botswana as a “true democracy”. During the appeal, the state attempted to argue that public opinion on homosexuality had not changed and that the penal code made same-sex intercourse illegal. The aforementioned penal code was drawn up under British rule and states that “carnal knowledge of any person against the order of nature” is forbidden,…

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BRIT Awards ditch gendered categories to be “inclusive” of all artists

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The 2022 BRIT Awards will not feature gendered categories for the first time to celebrate “artists solely for their music and work”. The ceremony will launch new awards for Artist of the Year and International Artist of the Year, as opposed to featuring Male and Female awards. Tom March, BRIT Chair and Co-President of Polydor Records, said: “It is important that The BRITs continue to evolve and aim to be as inclusive as possible. “It feels completely the right time to celebrate the achievements of artists for the music that…

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London is getting its first-ever LGBTQ+ Community Centre

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London’s first LGBTQ+ Community Centre will open for a six-month pop-up to provide a safe space run by the community for the community. Based in the heart of the city on Bankside near the Tate Modern, the Centre is supported by the Mayor of London and Southwark Council. It will work with partner groups such as Mermaids, Gendered Intelligence and Tonic Housing to provide a cafe that will be open to the public, as well as a lounge and social space for events. LGBTQ-specific services will be at the heart…

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M&S launches “inclusive” initiative allowing staff to display pronouns

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Marks & Spencer is giving staff across its UK stores and offices the option to have their pronouns included on their name badges. The retail giant confirmed the news in a LinkedIn post in October, explaining that it is working towards “an inclusive future” after being given the idea by an employee. “Recently, we introduced pronoun name badges for our colleagues, encouraging as many of them as possible to wear whichever combination of pronouns is right for them,” the post said. “An amazing initiative provided by one of our colleagues…

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