Regarding Religion

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Malaysia: Minister’s order to take action against the transgender community must be revoked

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The ICJ today condemned the order issued by Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, Malaysia’s Minister in charge of religious affairs, to the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) to take action against the transgender community.

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US: Supreme Court Rulings Expand Exemptions for Religious Employers

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Justices further elevate the right of religious exercise and the role of sectarian institutions in American society, in two separate rulings

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US: Supreme Court affirms ‘ministerial exception’ that protects religious organizations from some lawsuits

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday broadened the ability of religious organizations to hire and fire employees without offending federal anti-discrimination laws, affirming that the Constitution provides freedom to choose who teaches the faith.

Caribbean: Faith-Based Efforts to Combat Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

The aim of this project is to map faith work in the Caribbean that supports the advancement of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) human rights

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US: Sexual Orientation Change Efforts, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Suicide Ideation and Attempt Among Sexual Minority Adults

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LGB people who underwent conversion therapy were nearly twice as likely to think about and attempt suicide compared to their peers.

Jamaica: Churches Opening Up To LGBTs

Although still facing backlash from the majority of churches in Jamaica, Jaevion Nelson, executive director of Equality for All Jamaica Foundation, said some church leaders are currently standing out in support of people belonging to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, and welcoming them in their churches.

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Netherlands: About 15 'gay healing therapists' are active in the Netherlands

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The Netherlands has about fifteen therapists and organizations that try to 'cure' homosexuals. How often this happens exactly cannot be said. These healers do not present themselves as such on the internet, for example.