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Hungary’s parliament paves the way for government to hold anti-LGBTQ+ referendum

Hungary’s parliament has passed a resolution that will pave the way for the government to hold a referendum on LGBTQ+ issues. As Prime Minister Viktor Orbán enters a tough election race in 2022, the move will raise his anti-LGBTQ+ campaign to a heightened level. Earlier this year, he proposed that the country hold a referendum that could limit how schools teach homosexuality and transgender issues. “The Hungarian government proposes that citizens should have a chance to express their stance on the issues of gender propaganda,” deputy minister Balazs Orban told…

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Switzerland approves same-sex marriage in historic referendum win

In a major win for LGBTQ+ rights, Swiss residents have overwhelmingly voted for same-sex marriage in the country’s recent referendum.  The official tally revealed that 64.1% of voters put in favour, while only 35.9% voted against. Within Switzerland’s, 26 cantons the majority voted yes for the referendum. This historic moment will now bring the country in line with other western European countries that have already legalised same-sex marriage. Under this new legislation, same-sex partners will now be able to adopt children, queer women can access sperm donation services, and it…

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LGBTQ+ activists in Switzerland march for same-sex marriage before referendum

Thousands of LGBTQ+ activists in Switzerland filled the streets in support of same-sex marriage on Saturday (4 September).  The Zurich Pride march was held in relation to the upcoming national referendum, which is set to take place on 26 September.  Public broadcaster SRF revealed that tens and thousands of people attended the event with many bringing signs that said “You can do it. Marriage for everyone now.”  Under the current legislation, same-sex couples are only approved for civil unions which does not grant the same rights as marriages.  If the…

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