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Thailand: HIV & LGBT Heroes Set to Shine at the 3rd Asia-Pacific Community Service Awards

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HIV and LGBTI community heroes from across Asia and the Pacific are set to be honoured at a special event in Bangkok in November, with organisers of the 3rd HERO Awards currently seeking nominations from community members across the region

UNAIDS Measuring HIV-related Stigma and Discrimination

This virtual consultation aims to:

Elicit a broad range of perspectives and experiences relevant to the construction of summary measures of HIV-related stigma and discrimination. Inform the development of measure(s) of HIV-related stigma and discrimination that reflect the experiences and realities of people living with and affected by HIV.

Côte d’Ivoire: Bill to Amend Marriage Law Approved

The Council of Ministers of Côte d’Ivoire approved a bill that would substantially amend the country’s marriage law. The bill, which was drafted as part of a package of new laws in the areas of family and inheritance law, aims to encourage equality between men and women, particularly by curbing traditional practices.  At the same time, the bill would explicitly prohibit same-sex marriage.

Germany: Tessa Ganserer calls for the abolition of transsexual law

The Transsexual Act of 1981 regulates the conditions under which sufferers can officially change their first name and gender. Meanwhile, it is considered urgently in need of an overhaul, especially as the Federal Constitutional Court over the years again and again declared regulations unconstitutional.