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πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ For #ValentinesDay, @marksandspencer have launched a limited #LGBTQ+ edition of their famous caterpillar cake.

πŸ› You can now get Colin and Connie the Caterpillar in same-sex sets. Image
✍️ As part of its Valentine’s Day range, the supermarket chain is also bringing back cards for same-sex couples and making its wider range of greeting cards gender-neutral to β€œbe more inclusive”. ImageImageImage
πŸ₯ͺ Back in 2019, M&S caused a stir online after launching an "LGBT" sandwich, a twist on the classic BLT.

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ The aim was to raise money for the @aktcharity, a charity dedicated to helping homeless LGBT+ youth.

πŸ”΄ But many were sceptical about the move.
πŸ€” Is this all real support for the LGBTQ+ community or just a marketing gimmick?

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Feb 9
πŸ“– Classrooms have become the latest battleground for #LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Since the beginning of 2022, nearly a dozen bills have been proposed banning queer books and classroom materials.

🧡 Here's what you need to know. πŸ‘‡
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πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Educating children about LGBTQ-related issues has often caused controversy across the U.S.

πŸ“– In 2019, 8 of the top 10 most challenged or banned library, school or university books contained queer content, according to @OIF. Image
πŸ§’ Lawmakers say parents should have a bigger say in their children's education – potentially overriding administrators.

πŸ“š They also say that religious freedom means families and students should be able to challenge some material. Image
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Feb 8
πŸ“’ The #OscarNoms are out!

✨ Here are all the #LGBTQ+ figures and films that have received a nod from @TheAcademy. πŸ‘‡
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ American queer icon Kristen Stewart is nominated for Best Actress for her role as Princess Diana in Spencer.

πŸ† Stewart has been recognised for at least 10 other awards for her performance in the film directed by Pablo LarraΓ­n. Image
πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Queer actress and #LGBTQ+ advocate @ArianaDeBose is nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

🎬 She plays Anita in Steven Spielberg's remake of the 1961 classic @WestSideMovie. Image
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Nov 5, 2021
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Poland has been cracking down on #LGBT+ rights.

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ We've seen the creation of "LGBT-free zones" - and now lawmakers are debating a proposed β€œStop LGBT" law that would ban Pride parades.

⚠️ Here's why communities are worried. 🧡
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Poland could be the worst country to be #LGBT+ in the EU, according to @ILGAEurope’s Rainbow Map.

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± The country doesn’t allow:

πŸ’ Same-sex marriage
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘§ Adoption
πŸ†” Non-binary gender recognition
πŸͺ– Trans people to serve in the military
πŸ‘¬ However, homosexuality is legal.

🩸 Gay and bisexual men can also donate blood.

πŸ’Ό Employment discrimination based on sexual orientation is banned.
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Nov 4, 2021
🩺 The COVID-19 pandemic could lead to an increase in HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths.

πŸ§ͺ Measures to stop the spread, such as lockdowns, curbed access to prevention and treatment.

🚨 But healthcare services are determined to keep going. πŸ‘‡ 🧡
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🌎 Around 37.7 million people are living with HIV worldwide.

πŸ“„ 84% of them have been diagnosed.

πŸ’Š Around 27.5 million people are receiving the antiretroviral treatment that means they will live to the same age as their peers.
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa

πŸ”΄ Around 19% of people aged 15 to 49 are HIV+.

🚌 Healthcare workers are using minibus clinics to reach communities in need.

πŸ”“ They are also delivering antiretroviral treatments to public lockers to tackle COVID-19 restrictions.
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πŸŽ‰ Happy #IntersexAwarenessDay!

🌍 Intersex people have always existed, but today they often face a mixture of ignorance and discrimination.

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❓ The definition

β˜‚οΈ #Intersex is an umbrella term for people with sex characteristics – chromosome patterns, genitals, gonads – outside the binary of male and female bodies.

πŸ‘Ά The traits are sometimes visible at birth, but might not appear until puberty – or not at all.
πŸ”’ The numbers

🌎 Around 1.7% of the global population is thought to be born with an intersex condition.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ¦° This is almost the same as those who are born with red hair

πŸ’‘ However, many don't realise they are intersex until later in life.
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Oct 25, 2021
πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @DCComics is making #LGBT+ history - again!

πŸ’­ It has introduced the first transgender Amazon in the latest issue of their Wonder Woman series, Nubia & The Amazons.

πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ The character is a Black trans woman named Bia πŸ‘‡.
πŸ–ŒοΈ Writers @Steph_I_Will and @definitelyvita confirmed Bia’s identity in a series of tweets.

πŸ—£ β€œShe isn’t set dressing, she isn’t a box to tick, she is a fully-fledged character that is important to her community,” wrote @Steph_I_Will.

πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈThe news comes shortly after Jon Kent, @DCComics' newest Superman and son of the original Man of Steel, came out as bisexual.

🌈 Earlier this year, Tim Drake aka Robin also came out as bi in Batman: Urban Legends.
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