US: Human Rights Campaign Report Highlights the Unique Impact of Felony Disenfranchisement Laws on Women of Color

Today, the Human Rights Campaign released Banned from the Ballot Box: The Impact of Felony Disenfranchisement Laws on LBTQ Women of Color, a new report detailing the United States’ history of felony disenfranchisement and how laws have uniquely impacted lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer women of color, who are the fastest growing group in the juvenile justice system.

Russia: Cabinet rejects bill outlining changes to the Family Code impacting children’s and transgender rights

Russia’s Government Commission on Legislative Activities has rejected conservative Senator Elena Mizulina’s draft law “aimed at strengthening the institution of the family.”

Eswatini: High Court Postpones Judgement

The LGBTI community will have to wait a little longer to know if they would be tolerated in the country. This follows the deferment of judgment in the matter, where a high court full bench comprising justices Mumsy Dlamini and Cyril Maphanga is expected to determine whether discrimination based upon gender identity and sexual orientation is covered by the country's laws.