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gcn. ie > australia-new-rule-lgbtq-donate-blood

Australia introduces new rule allowing more LGBTQ+ people to donate blood

2+ hour, 53+ min ago  (363+ words) Health & Science 20 April, 2026. Written by Anna Vichtova. Australia has approved a landmark rule change on blood donation, safely paving the way for queer men and transgender people in long-term monogamous relationships to donate. The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood will now…...

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gcn. ie > man-arrested-shooting-lgbtq-nightclub-south-carolina

Man arrested in connection with shooting outside LGBTQ+ nightclub in South Carolina

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (334+ words) News 8 April, 2026. Written by Beatrice Fanucci. A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged shooting that took place outside an LGBTQ+ nightclub in South Carolina. The incident is the first where the suspect faces charges based on the…...

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gcn. ie > 11-leaders-of-lgbtq-rights-association-on-trial-for-obscenity-in-turkey

11 leaders of LGBTQ+ rights association on trial for 'obscenity' in Turkey

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (391+ words) News 9 April, 2026. Written by Sarah Creighton Keogh. 11 leaders of an LGBTQ+ rights organisation in Turkey have been put on trial in the city of Izmir, facing charges of "obscenity" and "violating the protection of the family", in a case that…...

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gcn. ie > menaka-guruswamy-india-first-openly-lgbtq-mp

Menaka Guruswamy makes history as India's first openly LGBTQ+ MP

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (358+ words) New Voices 7 April, 2026. Written by Sarah Mc Kenna Barry. Menaka Guruswamy, an openly queer lawyer, has become India's first out LGBTQ+ to become an MP in the Rajya Sabha, the country's upper house. Representing West Bengal, the politician is a…...

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gcn. ie > activists-irish-government-deliver-legislation-that-covers-all-lgbtq-families

Activists urge Irish government to deliver legislation covering all LGBTQ+ families

3+ week, 3+ hour ago  (330+ words) Community 30 March, 2026. Written by Sarah Mc Kenna Barry. From April 20, parents of children conceived through the aforementioned paths will be able to seek a declaration of parentage in court. If their application is successful, they will be able to update…...

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gcn. ie > irish-schools-youthreach-centres-belong-to-national-lgbtq-quality-mark

39 Irish schools and youthreach centres awarded with Belong To National LGBTQ+ Quality Mark

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (316+ words) Community 27 March, 2026. Written by Sarah Creighton Keogh. Belong To LGBTQ+ Youth has awarded the national LGBTQ+ Quality Mark to a total of 39 post-primary schools and Youthreach centres across Ireland. They have been recognised for their commitment to fostering safe, inclusive…...

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3+ week, 4+ day ago  (16+ words) Drag Race star Spankie Jackzon loses access to Meta accounts amid wave of LGBTQ+ suspensions'gcn. ie...

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gcn. ie > blood-donation-lgbtq-people-ireland-ibts

IBTS research examines perceptions of blood donation among LGBTQ+ people in Ireland

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (273+ words) Community 13 March, 2026. Written by IBTS Research Team. Sponsored by: Irish Blood Transfusion Service In 2025, the IBTS Research Team conducted a survey to better understand blood donation motivations, barriers and perceptions among the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland. Below is a breakdown…...

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gcn. ie > india-first-openly-lgbtq-member-parliament

Menaka Guruswamy announced as India's first openly LGBTQ+ candidate for parliament

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (361+ words) News 5 March, 2026. Written by Beatrice Fanucci. Senior Supreme Court advocate Menaka Guruswamy could make history by becoming India's first LGBTQ+ member of parliament, after being nominated to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of parliament. Members of the Rajya Sabha…...

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gcn. ie > us-eroding-lgbtq-rights-democracies

US eroding LGBTQ+ rights and democracies worldwide, reports find

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (204+ words) Community 10 February, 2026. Written by Sarah Creighton Keogh. According to its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), the average global score has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade. Most strikingly, the United States recorded its weakest-ever performance, dropping to…...