EXPLAINER - Should non-LGBTQ+ actors play trans or gay characters? [[link removed]]

Nick Offerman's portrayal of a gay man in 'The Last of Us' has fueled debate over whether straight actors should play LGBTQ+ roles

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Multiple U.S. states are considering bans on conversion therapy - a practice that aims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity

TIMELINE-What has Pope Francis said on LGBTQ+ issues? [[link removed]]

Francis has denounced the criminalisation of LGBTQ+ people around the world, calling it a sin and injustice

OPINION: What are the risks to LGBTQ+ equality in 2023? [[link removed]]

Despite progress on LGBTQ+ rights in recent years, fears spread that the UK could start to move backwards

Housemate denies murder of Kenyan LGBTQ activist [[link removed]]

The housemate of Kenyan LGBTQ rights campaigner Edwin Chiloba denied the charge of murder on Wednesday

Church of England explores gender neutral God [[link removed]]

The Church of England will look into the use of gender neutral terms to refer to God in prayers

In a first for India, transgender couple become biological parents [[link removed]]

Transgender people continue to face discrimination and stigma in India despite being officially recognised as a "third gender"

LGBT Brazilians compete in country's first drag king contest [[link removed]]

LGBT Brazilians compete in first drag king contest, the King of Kings, a competition that reunites 15 artists from all over the country, in Sao Paulo

U.S. court leery of blocking LGBT bias claims against religious employers [[link removed]]

U.S. appeals court raised concerns about granting private companies a broad religious exemption from accusations of workplace LGBT bias

Hong Kong court makes landmark ruling protecting transgender rights [[link removed]]

Requiring transgender people in Hong Kong to undergo full sex reassignment surgery before changing their gender on ID cards violates their rights, court rules

UK Athletics want to prevent transgender athletes from competing in women's category [[link removed]]

UK Athletics wants the women's category to be reserved for those who were female at birth to ensure fair competition while transgender athletes can compete in an "open" category alongside the men

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