# lgbtq rights

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2022

Research to inform conversion therapy ban expected by end of summer

Roderic O’Gorman said the research will inform legislation to ban the controversial practice in Ireland.

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May 17th 2022, 4:14 PM

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Vatican challenges Italian homophobia law in 'unprecedented' move

The Vatican argues the anti-homophobia law violates a treaty between Rome and the Holy See.

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Jun 22nd 2021, 4:51 PM

Japanese football star comes out as transgender man

Kumi Yokoyama is one of the few athletes to do so in a country where LGBTQ rights lag behind other developed nations.

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Jun 21st 2021, 11:18 PM

'A deceptive practice': Bill to ban LGBTQ conversion therapies passes second stage of Seanad

The Prohibition of Conversion Therapies Bill 2018 has passed through its second stage in the Seanad and has further stages to go through.

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May 2nd 2018, 10:10 PM

Here's why you should absolutely be following Neville Southall on Twitter

Big Nev is the hero we need right now.

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Apr 16th 2018, 4:47 PM

Remarks between Taoiseach and US Vice President Mike Pence will be closed to the media

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said today that he would raise LGBT rights issues with the vice president.

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Mar 14th 2018, 9:55 PM