South Korean lawmakers have proposed the country's first same-sex marriage bill it is being called a defining moment in the fight for equality. The move seeks to amend the Civil Court but, lawmakers are arguing that it should include persons of the same sex in marriage. Experts say the bill is unlikely to pass as past efforts to get a green light on the same have met with opposition, especially from religious groups. They claim such moves would legalize homosexuality but it will help increase pressure on the government to expand the concept of a family.

Is South Korea's traditional society moving towards equality?

The president of Uganda has signed into law one of the world's harshest anti-homosexuality measures. The move has triggered condemnation from human rights activists and LGBTQ groups. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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Florida Governor DeSantis signs bills restricting LGBTQ+ rights ahead of 2024 presidential election campaign

Indian are calling to boycott Starbucks over its advertisement promoting transgender acceptance and inclusivity. Netizens say the western corporation is preaching to Indian society. Many have labelled it too woke and extremist American gender ideology.

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The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that a bill seeking to decriminalise homosexuality is "not inconsistent with the Constitution", clearing the way for a Parliamentary debate and vote on the subject. Neither Government nor Opposition have commented on the bill.

Sri Lankan Supreme Court says bill on decriminalising homosexuality is not unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that a bill seeking to decriminalise homosexuality is "not inconsistent with the Constitution", clearing the way for a Parliamentary debate and vote on the subject. Watch this report to know more.

Sri Lanka Supreme Court green lights bill on decriminalising homosexuality

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Montana Republicans have barred transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from the statehouse floor for the rest of the session after she told colleagues they would have “blood on your hands” if they voted to ban gender-affirming medical care for trans children.

Montana Republicans bar transgender lawmaker from House floor

Indian child rights activist claims same-sex marriage denies kids one parent's love

Here we bring you a quick round-up of top headlines -Same Sex marriage plea in Supreme Court; Pakistani Leader to visit India.

Same Sex marriage plea in Supreme Court; Pakistani Leader to visit India

Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, has refused to sign into law a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill that imposes the death penalty for homosexuality, requesting that it be returned to parliament to make it even harsher.

Uganda's president to send anti-gay law back to parliament- ruling party

Indian Supreme Court is hearing final arguments this week in a historic group of petitions to legalize same-sex marriage. The hearings are being livestreamed online in what the court calls the public interest.

Indian Supreme Court hears final arguments on same-sex union this week

The Indian top court is set to hear appeals for legalising same-sex marriage, but the centre has urged the court to dismiss them. It says that according to Indian traditions, marriage is a strictly heterogenous institution. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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Hungary: Lawmakers pass new law allowing locals to report anonymously on same-sex couples

Russia arrests Chinese LGBTQ blogger for violating same-sex ‘propaganda’ law

USA: Idaho and Indiana approve legislation banning gender-affirming healthcare

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - ISRO successfully launched LMV3 rocket carrying 36 satellite. Egyptian police is using fake account to arrest LGBTQ + community says the app

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