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US Federal Judge Questions Ban on Testosterone for Trans Troops
A federal judge asks why trans soldiers cannot get testosterone that cisgender troops receive.
Here is what the case means for US military policy. A federal judge in the United States has openly questioned why transgender soldiers are denied testosterone treatment, while cisgender soldiers can receive the same medication for other health reasons. The question came during a hearing on the Pentagon's policy under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The case could shape how far the US military may go in restricting medical care for trans service members. What the judge asked During a hearing in late July, the federal judge asked government lawyers a direct question. Why can a cisgender male…
US Court Blocks Trump Bid to End Trans Troops Lawsuit
A federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit by transgender Air Force members. Here is what the ruling means for military service rules. A…
France Recognises Parentage of Children Born Through Surrogacy Abroad
France's top court now recognises both parents of children born through surrogacy abroad. Here is what the ruling means for same-sex…
France Recognises Parenthood for Children Born via Surrogacy Abroad
France's top court now recognises both parents of children born through surrogacy abroad. Here is what the ruling means for gay families.…
Asylum Rights for LGBTQ+ Refugees in Europe: How It Works
How European countries handle asylum claims based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and what protections apply under international…
Asylum Rights for LGBTQ+ People: How the System Works
How can gay, lesbian or trans people claim asylum based on their identity? A look at the legal rules, evidence and key court rulings.…
Italy Limits School Sex Education: What the New Law Means
Italy passed a law requiring parental consent for sex education in schools. Here is what changes and how critics and supporters react.…
Italy Limits School Sex Education: What the New Law Means
Italy passed a law requiring parental consent for sex education in schools. Critics warn of impact…
Japan High Court Allows Gender Change Without Surgery
Japan's High Court ruled that transgender people can change their legal gender without surgery.…
Japan High Court: Gender Change Without Surgery Now Possible
A Japanese High Court ruled that transgender people can change their legal gender without…
Japan Supreme Court to Rule on Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Japan's top court will decide if the ban on same-sex marriage breaks the constitution. The ruling…
Italian Court Recognises Three Legal Parents for First Time
A court in Bari has registered three parents for one child. The ruling could change Italian family…
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Plan to Collect Trans Kids' Medical Records
Families and doctors filed a federal lawsuit to block the Justice Department from getting medical…
US Court Battle Over Trans Children's Medical Records Explained
Families sue to stop the Trump administration from getting medical records of transgender…
Meta Ordered to Restore Lesbian Content After Oversight Ruling
Meta's Oversight Board ruled the company wrongly removed lesbian Instagram posts. What does this…
UK High Court Overturns £585,000 Fine Against University of Sussex
The High Court rejected the watchdog's fine against Sussex over its trans inclusion policy. Here…