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The Peter Tatchell Foundation is a #HumanRights charity with a strong #LGBT+ focus. Help us defend human rights by supporting our work here: https://www.petertatchellfoundation.org/donate/

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Seventy years after the US “lavender scare” drove LGBT+ people out of public service, a new scare is unfolding

History is repeating itself 😡🏳️‍⚧️

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/11/24/second-lavender-scare-is-harming-our-veterans-we-know-how-to-fix-it/
Second ‘lavender scare’ is harming our veterans. We know how to fix it
The second ‘lavender scare’ is harming our veterans. Out in National Security’s new toolkit will help fix it.
www.washingtonblade.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
petertatchellfdn.bsky.social
Russia tries and convicts a dead man for being part of an international LGBT+ conspiracy & changes state dictionary to applaud authoritarianism

The latest #PTFweekly newsletter is out now. Read & subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/56c942daedb5/russia-convicts-dead-man-for-lgbt-activism-13381490
November 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Bangladesh police carried out a midnight raid targeting an LGBT+ rights defender

Another chilling example of authorities arresting human rights defenders without charge

The harassment is endless😡🏳️‍🌈

https://76crimes.com/2025/11/25/bangladesh-police-raid-lgbt-defender/
Bangladesh police carry out midnight raid against LGBT rights defender
"However, the current pattern in Bangladesh is extremely alarming: targeted individuals are frequently picked up without a warrant or any prior case, and only
76crimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
petertatchellfdn.bsky.social
Another Baloch civilian has been disappeared, tortured, and has now died in custody, part of a long documented pattern of abuse by Pakistani security forces

Human rights are being trampled⚠️

Another Baloch civilian has been disappeared, tortured, and has now died in custody, part of a long documented pattern of abuse by Pakistani security forces Human rights are being trampled⚠️
Another Baloch civilian has been disappeared, tortured, and has now died in custody, part of a long documented pattern of abuse by Pakistani security forces Human rights are being trampled⚠️
www.lokmattimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
petertatchellfdn.bsky.social
A shocking incident that shows racism is alive! 🚫

A Black drag queen reports being racially abused by a group they believe were Cambridge University students

https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/28/drag-performer-racially-abuse/
Black drag performer says they were racially abused by 'students' in Cambridge
A Black drag performer has said they were racially abused by a group of student-age young people, who called them the n-word.
www.thepinknews.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
petertatchellfdn.bsky.social
A shocking video from the West Bank shows Israeli soldiers summarily executing two detained Palestinians just seconds after capturing them!

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/28/video-shows-israeli-forces-shooting-palestinians-dead-moments-after-surrender
Video shows Israeli forces shooting Palestinians dead moments after surrender
Far-right minister defends killing of two men who appeared to have given themselves up, saying ‘terrorists must die’
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
petertatchellfdn.bsky.social
This is a fight for human rights, dignity, and democratic survival💔

Ukraine now faces a double assault: Putin’s troops on the ground and a Trump-backed “peace plan” that threatens its sovereignty
In Geneva and Pokrovsk, Ukraine fights Trump peace plan and Putin’s troops
Zelenskyy described the simultaneous military and diplomatic pressure as ‘one of the hardest moments in our history’.
www.aljazeera.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Russia tries and convicts a dead man for being part of an international LGBT+ conspiracy & changes state dictionary to applaud authoritarianism

The latest #PTFweekly newsletter is out now. Read & subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/56c942daedb5/russia-convicts-dead-man-for-lgbt-activism-13381490
November 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Thailand shows what’s possible: marriage equality with massive public support 🌈

Yet across much of Asia, LGBT+ rights remain stalled. Progress is real, but painfully slow

https://diva-magazine.com/2025/11/28/marriage-equality-in-thailand-one-year-on/
Marriage equality in Thailand: one year on
Steph Galera reflects on day to day life, travel and rights as an LGBTQIA+ person in Thailand
diva-magazine.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
petertatchellfdn.bsky.social
The West Papua conflict has displaced more than 100,000 Indigenous people, mostly women & children

A humanitarian crisis unfolding in slow motion⚠️💔

#FreeWestPapua🆓

https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2025/11/26/papua-conflict-uproots-thousands-while-state-assistance-lags.html
Papua conflict uproots thousands while state assistance lags - Politics - The Jakarta Post
Papua conflict uproots thousands while state assistance lags - Politics - The Jakarta Post
www.thejakartapost.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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A man who claimed to have a “phobia of Pride flags” has lost his case against NatWest

He said rainbow décor caused him “severe psychological distress,”

The court disagreed 👀🏳️‍🌈

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/natwest-bank-pride-flag-phobia-herne-bay-b2872712.html
Bank customer with ‘phobia of Pride flags’ loses case against NatWest
Mark Jennings claimed Pride-related paraphernalia at bank branch caused him ‘severe psychological distress’
www.independent.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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This isn’t a celebration of China’s authoritarianism, its repression, censorship or brutal treatment of minorities

But it is a reminder that China has lifted millions out of poverty… while the US has chosen not to

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/23/china-us-poverty-income-inequality
China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice
Despite the US’s economic success, income inequality remains breathtaking. But this is no glitch – it’s the system
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
petertatchellfdn.bsky.social
Ukraine’s peace plan must not come at the cost of justice

Any deal that sidelines accountability risks cementing impunity & repeating the cycle of violence ⚖️

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/11/ukraine-plan-must-not-compromise-justice-accountability/
Ukraine’s peace plan must not come at the cost of justice Any deal that sidelines accountability risks cementing impunity & repeating the cycle of violence ⚖️ https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/11/ukraine-plan-must-not-compromise-justice-accountability/
Ukraine’s peace plan must not come at the cost of justice Any deal that sidelines accountability risks cementing impunity & repeating the cycle of violence ⚖️ https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/11/ukraine-plan-must-not-compromise-justice-accountability/
www.amnesty.org
November 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Russia tries and convicts a dead man for being part of an international LGBT+ conspiracy & changes state dictionary to applaud authoritarianism

The latest #PTFweekly newsletter is out now. Read & subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/56c942daedb5/russia-convicts-dead-man-for-lgbt-activism-13381490
November 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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New research shows something we’ve long known but rarely address: bisexual people face higher levels of loneliness

A big reason is the lack of real social support💔🏳️‍🌈
Lack of social support linked to higher level of loneliness among bisexual individuals
According to an EHU study, lack of social support leads to increased loneliness of bisexual people. The work by Garikoitz Azkona of the Psychobiology group explored the relationship between sexual orientation and loneliness.
www.news-medical.net
November 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
petertatchellfdn.bsky.social
A shocking, shameful move

The Trump administration says it won’t observe World AIDS Day

Abandoning a global day of remembrance & solidarity for millions affected by HIV/AIDS

https://www.advocate.com/news/trump-no-world-aids-day
Trump administration won't observe World AIDS Day
A directive from the State Department assures that 2025 will be different from 2024, when President Biden hosted the first display of AIDS Memorial Quilt panels at the White House.
www.advocate.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
petertatchellfdn.bsky.social
Trump’s embrace of Saudi Arabia looks a lot like authoritarianism

A dangerous trend with serious implications for democracy⚠️

https://truthout.org/articles/in-courting-saudi-arabia-trump-emulates-mohammed-bin-salmans-authoritarianism/
In Courting Saudi Arabia, Trump Emulates Mohammed Bin Salman’s Authoritarianism
Donald Trump and Mohammed bin Salman are united by their shared ideology of censorship and state violence.
truthout.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
petertatchellfdn.bsky.social
A man in Florida was arrested for reportedly attempting to ram his car into an LGBTQ+ running group😡

No one should be targeted for who they are

https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/florida-lgbtq-arrested-aggravated-assault/
Florida man arrested after 'attempting to run over LGBTQ+ group'
A Florida man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to run over members of an LGBTQ+ running club in West Palm Beach.
www.thepinknews.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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⚠️ “Unavoidably unfair”

Parts of the Palestine Action case are being heard in UK secret courts, raising huge concerns about transparency & justice

Can a justice system function in the dark?

https://www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov/26/secret-courts-palestine-action-cmp-heard-behind-closed-doors
‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against her
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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We join the organisation, ARTICLE 19, in urging Kazakhstan to withdraw its dangerous bill targeting so-called “LGBT propaganda”🌈

These vague, overbroad restrictions would impose sweeping censorship & blatantly violate Kazakhstan’s human rights obligations

Kazakhstan: Scrap the harmful ‘LGBT propaganda’ ban - ARTICLE 19
The amendments institutionalize discrimination, fuel social stigma, and increase the risks of violence and exclusion faced by LGBT people in Kazakhstan.
www.article19.org
November 27, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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#Kazakhstan 😡
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A unanimous vote in Kazakhstan’s parliament has pushed a harsh ban on so-called “LGBT propaganda” to the brink of becoming law

It now awaits senate approval, then just one signature from President Tokayev could lock in a devastating new era of repression
Kazakhstan’s parliament approves ban on 'LGBT propaganda' in unanimous vote
The law will now be sent to the Kazakh senate and, if approved, will require president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s signature to take effect.
www.attitude.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Russia tries and convicts a dead man for being part of an international LGBT+ conspiracy & changes state dictionary to applaud authoritarianism

The latest #PTFweekly newsletter is out now. Read & subscribe at https://mailchi.mp/56c942daedb5/russia-convicts-dead-man-for-lgbt-activism-13381490
November 27, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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From coups to covert ops, the CIA’s footprint in Latin America runs deep
The Trump administration’s strikes on Venezuelan boats are just the latest chapter

A long tradition of US interference continues, with real lives caught in the crossfire📘
A timeline of CIA operations in Latin America
The recent strikes on boats in the Caribbean are an extension of a long US tradition of interference in the region.
www.aljazeera.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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In Hong Kong, democracy activists are spending years in jail before they even reach trial

A justice system turned into punishment itself ⚠️

https://dominotheory.com/democracy-activists-in-hong-kong-are-spending-years-in-jail-waiting-for-their-trials/
Democracy Activists in Hong Kong Are Spending Years in Jail Waiting for Their Trials - Domino Theory
Prominent political prisoners Chow Hang-tung and Jimmy Lai have spent years in prison in Hong Kong. Lai is still waiting for a verdict. Chow’s trial hasn’t even started yet
dominotheory.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Elon’s DOGE has finally been dismantled, but the damage remains

After 10 months of brutal cuts under Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency,” LGBT+ communities worldwide are still grappling with the harm left behind. 💔

https://gcn.ie/doge-dismantled-damage-lgbtq-communities-worldwide/
DOGE dismantles after leaving behind damage for LGBTQ+ communities worldwide
DOGE has officially collapsed after only ten months in operation, leaving lasting damage for LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.
gcn.ie
November 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM