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May 19, 2024 News Release

South Korea: Extend Health Benefits to Same-Sex Partners

Differential Treatment Amounts to Discrimination

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May 17, 2024 Amicus Briefing

Human Rights Watch Amicus Brief: Recognition of Same-sex Dependent Status Under National Health Insurance

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Three Killed, One in Critical Condition

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May 10, 2024 Commentary

School Officials Should Protect Trans Youth, Not “Out” Them

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Anti-Loitering Laws Will Not Help California Fight Human Trafficking

Reinstating Abusive Bans Would Harm Marginalized Groups

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SVG High Court rejected opportunity to uphold human rights

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April 24, 2024 Dispatches

Dominica High Court Decriminalizes Same-Sex Conduct

All Caribbean Nations Should Repeal Similar Criminal Laws

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Japan’s Transgender Law Revisions Should Be Grounded in Autonomy

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April 11, 2024 Statement

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April 4, 2024 News Release

Uganda: Court Upholds Anti-Homosexuality Act 

Entrenches Discrimination, Enhances Risk of Anti-LGBT Violence 

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