The 49 people killed in a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida were honored in Orlando and around the world on Saturday, the fifth anniversary of
BERLIN (Reuters) - German lawmakers voted for legislation on Thursday to rehabilitate soldiers who for decades faced discrimination, discharge or convictions on the basis of their sexual orientation. Until the year 2000, Germany s military considered that homosexuals posed a threat to the discipline of the troops and were not suitable as superior officers. Gay soldiers could be denied promotions, discharged from military service or even criminally convicted. Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, who apologised for the years of discrimination, said the new law was a sign that Germany was now taking responsibility. It is our duty of care to make sure that those individuals who were dishonoured during their service have security and get the best possible support, she told the Bundestag lower house of parliament before the vote. Under the new law, soldiers can ask for such convictions to be expunged, and they are entitled to some financial compensation. The Lesbian and Gay Associati
PRAGUE (Reuters) - A same-sex marriage bill in the Czech Republic cleared an early hurdle in the lower house of parliament on Thursday, but whether it will become law is uncertain with a general election less than six months away. The legislation has languished for three years in parliament and has split parliamentary factions as lawmakers voted both in favour and against within their parties. Around half of European Union countries have same-sex marriage laws. In the Czech Republic, same-sex couples can enter into registered partnerships since 2006. Critics say that step removed some obstacles, but does not place same-sex couples on an equal footing with heterosexual couples, especially in legal issues, such as child adoptions or property rights. The new bill, which was approved in a first reading and will head to committee debate before a final vote, amends the Civil Code to say marriage is a union of two persons , instead of a man and a woman in the current version. Opponents seekin
Cameroonian LGBT activist champions imprisoned transgender women
This content was published on April 26, 2021 - 10:03
April 26, 2021 - 10:03
By Christophe Van Der Perre and Josiane Kouagheu
DOUALA, Cameroon (Reuters) - Coming from Cameroon where letting it be known that she was a lesbian could lead to prison time, activist and social media influencer Bandy Kiki struggled to adjust to her newfound safety after emigrating to Britain a decade ago.
Homosexuality is a criminal offence in Cameroon, punishable by up to five years in prison. I kept thinking, Aren t the police going to show up and arrest everybody? she said about gatherings she would attend with members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in Manchester.
LGBT pioneerâs spectacular painting returns to Monte VeritÃ
The circular painting Il Chiaro Mondo dei Beati [The clear world of the blessed] by Estonian artist Elisà r von Kupffer (1872-1932). Ars Artis Ag
After a lengthy restoration, visitors can once again admire the 26-metre circular painting
Il Chiaro Mondo dei Beati [The clear world of the blessed] by Estonian artist and LGBT pioneer Elisà r von Kupffer (1872-1932) at the Monte Verità museum complex near Ascona, in southern Switzerland.
This content was published on April 25, 2021 - 10:00
April 25, 2021 - 10:00
Gerhard Lob, Ascona
The polyptych depicts 84 male nude figures relaxing in idyllic scenery. It was produced in the region between 1920â1939 by Elisà r von Kupffer, a painter, poet, historian and playwright from Riga, Estonia, who has over the decades become an LGBT icon. It