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The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented...

Indigenous groups have voiced the need for safe, culturally relevant spaces as a key component of...

Gender-based violence costs women and gender-diverse people their lives. Those most at risk are people living in rural and remote areas, Indigenous women, Black women, women with disabilities, women of colour, and gender non-binary and 2SLGBTQI+...

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KRAVE X MIAMI is the hottest and most anticipated upcoming launch in the city that has defined global nightlife. Part nightclub, art space, sexy circus, burlesque, and performance space, KRAVE is a NO RULES, NO LABELS, NO BOUNDARIES fully interactive...

Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP (RJLF), an elite majority women-owned trial boutique, has announced that trial attorney Michael Matulewicz-Crowley has been promoted to partner effective January 2023....

Today, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., is the commemoration of the 1989 anti-feminist attack during which 14 women were murdered. December 6 also marks the end of the national "12 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women" campaign. The ceremony,...

Today, leaders from the Berens River First Nation and the Honourable...

Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)?an alliance of leading cancer centers?hosted its annual NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit. This year's dialogue was focused on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI), and the many...

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented...

December 1 marks World AIDS Day and the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week. During this time, we remember those who we lost to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as we continue to show our support for those living with it by raising...

Just in time for "World AIDS Day," the National AIDS Memorial (NAM), Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC), and Gilead Sciences, are working to 'change the pattern,' in Alabama with the largest display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt ever in the state. A major...

The 2022 Gay Travel Awards? presented by GayTravel.com, has released its list of official nominees. The mission of The Gay Travel Awards is to support and promote LGBTQ+ travel and tourism by identifying and rewarding select destinations,...

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented...

kadaratm medical, makers of premium, patient-centric trocar kits, and sets, launches an educational social media campaign to recognize and support the diversity of transgender and non-binary people. The goals of the campaign are to increase the...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for an important funding announcement to support...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for an important funding announcement to support...

Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act to enshrine and protect marriage equality for same-sex and interracial couples. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) adopted policy calling for legal protections of gay and lesbian rights by...

A paper published in LGBT Health reports on the impact of a four-week elective course at Harvard Medical School that prepares students to become physician-leaders in LGBTQIA+ health care. The course is one of the few available to medical students...

Today, the It Gets Better Project premiered a new original web-series called Industry, which takes a closer look at LGBTQ+ STEM professionals and the experiences that led them to careers within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics....

Carbon Reform, the startup building technology to reduce CO2, improve air quality, and save energy from buildings, announced the closing of a $3 million seed investment. The round was led by Azolla Ventures, a climate tech VC fund created by Prime...

Founders Lin & Esther Weinberg announce the launch of The being Me Foundation, its series of Ontological-based coaching services designed to directly address the ongoing mental health crises among LGBTQIA+ young adults in the United States. being Me...

According to the United Brotherhood of Carpenter's (UBC) Canadian District Vice-President Jason Rowe: ...as the demand for skilled trade workers outpace the need in our country, it's critical that we do everything we...

The Government of Canada firmly believes that everyone should have access to safe and consistent sexual and reproductive health services. To do so, we are committed to reducing barriers to access that continue to exist from coast to coast to coast....

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented...

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented...

According to the United Brotherhood of Carpenter's (UBC) Canadian District Vice-President Jason Rowe: ...as the demand for skilled...

Shady Grove Fertility, a founding partner practice of US Fertility, announces a York, Pennsylvania, location is coming soon. Melanie Ochalski, M.D., is now accepting virtual appointments, with in-person appointments available later this year. With 8...

A new study from the Canadian Women's Foundation reveals that 55 per cent of people in Canada do not fully understand consent when it comes to sexual activity....

Kimberly-Clark announced today that it was named to Seramount's annual Inclusion Index for the third consecutive year. The index recognizes companies that are leading the way in creating diverse and inclusive work environments. "We believe that a...

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today: "This November 20, 2022 ? on Transgender Day of Remembrance ? the Government of Canada recognizes the magnitude of the challenges trans...

Daylight, the first and only digital bank designed to build the financial products and services to help queer people live their best lives, today announced $15 million in new financing led by Anthemis Group, with participation from CMFG Ventures,...

Katten announced today that the firm earned 2022 Mansfield Certified Plus status, marking the second consecutive year in which the firm has achieved at least 30 percent underrepresented attorney representation in a notable number of current...

Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak / Women of the Métis Nation (LFMO) has been actively on the ground the past three weeks in Egypt as part of the Métis National Council's first-ever delegation to attend COP (Conference of the Parties). Collaborating...

Nearly 42 percent of adults aged 20 and over are obese in the United States, according to a report from CDC. It appears sustainable weight loss has never been more challenging. On a mission to support individuals struggling with weight loss, Litely,...

'She-Hulk' star and LGBTQ+ advocate Maslany joins fellow Inductees making extraordinary impacts. Canada's Walk of Fame Gala returns December 3rd to Beanfield Centre, Toronto, ON, featuring a star-studded  Red Carpet event, surprise guests, memorable...

The Steve Fund (TSF), the nation's leading nonprofit organization supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people of color, is launching new mental health and wellness tips to help combat the stress and anxiety that often affects...

Texas Health Action?a community-informed nonprofit that provides access to quality health services in a safe and supportive environment?will provide free HIV testing beginning on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2022, at Kind Clinic locations in Austin,...

The new holiday collection by Queeriously Ill Designs offers custom designs for the LGBT community, featuring holiday sayings like "Make the Yuletide gay," "Don we now our gay apparel," "All I want for Christmas is trans rights," and "Oh [rein]deer...

Indigenous groups have voiced the need for safe, culturally relevant spaces as a key component of...

In New York, the party never stops and love's always just around the corner. At least, that's what queer journalist Esther Mollica told herself when she quit her job during the 2008 recession and moved three thousand miles away to become New York...

Accolade, Inc. , which provides millions of people and their families with Personalized Healthcare, will address removing barriers to equitable...

Access to justice is a fundamental Canadian value and an integral part of a fair and just society based on the rule of law. The Government of Canada is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice for members of 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized...

S&P Global Market Intelligence today announced that two colleagues have been selected to the 2022 Outstanding LGBT+ Future Leaders Role Model Lists. Carolyn Pitta, Head of Product Development for S&P Global Marketplace, and Rebecca Isjwara, Reporter,...

Dow  today announced that five leaders earned recognition on three 2022 OUTstanding lists: LGBT+ Executives; LGBT+ Ally Executives; and LGBT+ Future Leaders. Three of these individuals ranked in the top 20 for their respective categories....

The Elton John AIDS Foundation is pleased to share that Chairman David Furnish and CEO Anne Aslett have been ranked in this year's annual Outstanding LGBT+ Role Model List. David Furnish was recognised in the Top 20 of the Outstanding Top 100 LGBT+...

Shady Grove Fertility Carolinas is proud to make fertility care accessible by offering the Shared Risk 100% Refund Program, an in vitro fertilization (IVF) refund guarantee plan, to fertility patients in the Raleigh area. This exclusive program...

Oh Canada! Crave revealed today the lineup of extra special guests joining Brooke Lynn Hytes, Brad Goreski, and Traci Melchor...

Diversity and inclusion are among Canada's greatest strengths. Everyone should be able to live a true and authentic life, free from violence and discrimination, no matter who they are or who they love. Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of...

CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, announced today it is collaborating with Out in Tech, the world's largest community of LGBTQ+ tech professionals that seeks greater diversity, equity and...