Marriage equality in Switzerland facing Government delays

Josiah Carter, a former Below Deck cast member, revealed that he and his boyfriend Michael Groves recently got engaged.

Prince Harry highlighted the importance of knowing your HIV status this National HIV Testing Week in a discussion about tackling stigma.

Monique Jenkinson, aka Fauxnique, was the first cisgender woman to win the Miss Trannyshack title in 2003, raising many glittered eyebrows in consternation and launching a performance career that has taken her around the globe. In a kiki of sorts with Out in the Bay, she shares live performance clips from her show "The F Word;" reads from her memoir, "Faux Queen: A Life in Drag;" and spills tea about where drag and feminism meet and about words that are "now Problematic with a capital P. Or rather, a capital T."

#Toulouse https://t.co/CM7hXHNRQQOnly the gestation mother appeared on the child's civil status.Since the transgender partner was not recognised as the father, her partner had to adopt her own biological daughter, as the adoptive mother.The couple took legal action and in 2018, a court of appeal in Montpellier ordered that the transgender mother could be mentioned on the child's birth certificate as the "biological parent".But in 2020, France's highest Court of Cassation referred the case to the Toulouse court of appeal.Yesterday's decision recognises the husband, who had become a woman, on the child's birth certificate as the mother - essentially ruling that two maternal filiations could be approved.Since 2016, French law has authorised gender reassignment without sexual reassignment that has allowed distinct legal and biological realities to coexist.But the legislation, according to the Court of Appeal, "leaves an undeniable legal vacuum" due to the lack of a provision relating to the filiation of children born after the change of gender in civil status, even though gestational motherhood is no longer exclusive.The court considered that was in the best interests of the children - and their personal privacy - to make it imperative that children born to a couple in which one of its members is transgender, can have a double affiliation established with respect to both parents.Daily newsletterReceive essential international news every morningKeep up to date with international news by downloading the RFI app

My 600lb Life's first-ever transgender star Destinee Lashaee has died at the age of 30.The death of the reality star was confirmed by her brother Wayne Compton on Facebook as he shared several photos of his sibling before penning a heartbreaking tribute. "I accept you for who you are, I accept every flaw that come with you, I’m sorry you felt alone, I’m sorry you felt you had nobody else to turn too," he began the post.

Lemon has shared what she would have worn on the Drag Race UK vs the World runway had she still been in the competition.

My 600lb Life's first transgender star Destinee Lashaee has died aged 30.The TV star is thought to have taken her own life and has left her heartbroken family behind, who have confirmed the news on social media.Destinee was the TLC reality show's first transgender star and appeared on the show in 2019.Throughout her time on the show, she opened up about her struggle with weight and her ongoing battle with depression.Her brother Wayne wrote alongside a picture of them both: "I accept you for who you are, I accept every flaw that come with you, I’m sorry you felt alone, I’m sorry you felt you had nobody else to turn to."He added: "I’m sorry you felt you had no other option Destiny wouldn’t of wanted this, lord why keep taking my siblings away, how much can I take."Other tributes also poured in for the TV star, with friends and fans swarming to social media to share their condolences.This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest TV updates.TV & Showbiz reporters are working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.You can also follow us on Twitter @DailyStar, or follow us on Instagram @dailystar to get the latest TV and celeb gossip 24 hours a day.Or like our Daily Star Showbiz Facebook page to get the day's biggest stories, and have your say on them.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star showbiz newsletters?You can do this on this page by simply entering your email address above and hitting 'subscribe'.Download the Daily Star app for flash alerts on the biggest stories of the day, so you don't miss out.Why not also subscribe to receive our regular Daily Star news bulletins? You can do this on

SINGAPORE: A man was cheated of S$34,000 by a person posing as an employee at a reputable cryptocurrency company.

Schindler's List plays. His costume seemed to be made of barbed wire, fire, and smoke.  Brown, who is Jewish, had previously spoken about the performance."This music has meant so much to me since growing up, for my entire life," he said in an interview about the piece that was choreographed by David Wilson.

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Jerry Windle had wanted to be a father for as long as he could remember — and then he heard about a little boy who needed a forever home.

Recent research may indicate that humans are more sensitive to body odor than our evolutionary ancestors were. Is this good news? It could be for Phillip Miner, a nightlife promoter who holds a party called “Pheromone” for armpit fetishists (the next will be held Feb. 10).

Roughly four months after he sparked outrage over a number of queer-themed jokes in his Netflix special The Closer, comedian Dave Chappelle is once again on the receiving end of intense, online criticism. His comedy has nothing to do with it this time.On Tuesday, the town council of Yellow Springs, Ohio — where Chappelle resides — voted down its own plan to construct affordable housing on a 53-acre lot.

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Piers Morgan has weighed into the row over Adele’s ‘anti-trans’ comments following Tuesday night’s gender-neutral BRIT awards. The TV Presenter and former journalist, defended the singer who has came under fire for comments she made after she won Artist of the Year award at the BRIT Awards.

With only one member opposed, the San Francisco Unified School District board voted Tuesday night to create a parent advisory council for queer and trans families. It's the third school district in California to do so.

Bicycling over the Golden Gate Bridge on weekends from her Marin County home to check in on Equator Coffee's latest San Francisco location, Helen M. Russell marvels each time she sees the neon signage for the company she co-founded.

The Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District and other South of Market groups have announced the return of the popular SOMA Second Saturdays starting February 12, from noon to 5 p.m.

This morning, August 21, Fine Gael senator Jerry Buttimer has resigned as Leas Cathaoirleach of the Seanad following his attendance at a social event with more than 80 people. The event was reportedly held 24 hours after tightened nationwide COVID-19 regulations were announced and included restrictions on indoor gatherings to just six people. The Irish […]

The final fate of same-sex marriage in Bermuda will be decided by a court in London – which has now set a date for the hearing.

link.“TIES helps foster connections with Virginians from all corners of the Commonwealth and we’re proud we can still offer the event through a virtual format this year,” Equality Virginia Executive Director Vee Lamneck said in a statement. “The conference provides a safe and affirming space, and gives attendees an opportunity to access needed legal and healthcare resources.

Fears that the Wollongong rainbow crossing, which debuted to a welcoming community on Christmas Eve last year, had been repeatedly vandalised in homophobic attacks have proven to be unfounded.The false alarm and is in fact a positive story after all, about resilience and the importance the Wollongong community has come to attach to the colourful addition to their beachfront view.Deputy Lord Mayor, Tania Brown has been a longtime vocal supporter of the LGBTQI community in Wollongong and spearheaded the initiative herself, taking a Notice of Motion to council which received unanimous support from colleagues.“It was gratifying following the marriage equality debate, to have Wollongong City Councillors unanimously vote to install a rainbow

An LGBTQ activist in Belarus on Monday said she remains optimistic that nationwide protests will ultimately oust her country’s authoritarian president.

Diane Garrett Given the misogyny on open display in our nation’s capital, and sordid revelations of the #MeToo era, it’s not unreasonable to question how much progress we have really made since U.S. women got the right to vote 100 years ago.

????? Sun , Sea , Surf ? #summervibesA post shared by Haroun Binous (@haroun_bin) on A young artist has breathed new life into the dusty, old emperors of Ancient Rome with his life-like computer illustrations of them.Haround Binous is a student at Université de Lausanne, Switzerland.

The State Department has appealed a federal judge’s ruling that said it must recognize the U.S. citizenship of a gay Maryland couple’s daughter who was born in Canada via surrogate.

Ibiza Weekender star David Potts revealed that he was abused in the street by three men on Tuesday.

Joe Biden is dedicated to achieving racial equality in the United States. The presumptive Democratic nominee for president spoke about the importance of fighting for racial justice during a heartfelt discussion on night one of the Democratic National Convention on Monday. During the segment, Biden virtually connected with social justice activist Jamira Burley, Chicago Mayor Lori E.

An LGBTQ activist in Belarus on Monday said she remains optimistic that nationwide protests will ultimately oust her country’s authoritarian president.

Chinese government has slammed the brakes on next year’s Shanghai Pride, the longest-running and best-known pride event in the nation.The announcement came via Shanghai Pride’s Facebook ">page last week, in which the organizers announced that pride had been canceled for the first time since the celebration began in 2009.“Shanghai Pride regrets to announce that we are canceling all upcoming activities and taking a break from scheduling any future events,” organizers wrote in the post. “The decision was difficult to make but we have to protect the safety of all involved.

WAP singer Cardi B had a Zoom conversation with Democratic nominee for President Joe Biden as part of her Elle magazine cover story and Joe asked her what is most important to her this election cycle. Cardi responded by saying: “I have a whole list of things that I want our next president to do for us.

Cardi B is sharing her political priorities with Joe Biden. The 27-year-old rapper covers the September issue of ,  and, in an accompanying feature, sits down via Zoom with the 77-year-old presidential hopeful to discuss her biggest concerns ahead of the 2020 election.«What I want is free Medicare.

The Rainbow Times Endorses Ed Markey for SenateBy: The Rainbow Times’ Editorial Staff*—When The Rainbow Times was found in 2006, our mission centered on bringing communities together, educating others about LGBTQ+ issues that existed within the community itself, and outside of it. It served as a means to bridge the gap of understanding between the mainstream population and the LGBTQ+ community, including its intersectional identities while shattering stereotypes about it.

Hannah Montana star has spoken about the “traumatising” time she suffered after splitting with Hemsworth.The 28-year-old, who recently split from singer Cody Simpson, spoke openly during an appearance on the popular podcast Call Her Daddy.Cyrus said: “It’s like a death when you lose a love that deep - it feels like a death.

The BBC has received over 100 letters of complaint about the episode, leading them to issue a statement in response. ‘This is an important part of our mission to make sure that every child feels like they belong, that they are safe, and that they can be who they want to be.’ They added that they believe the kiss was ‘handled with sensitivity’ and was ‘appropriate for the audience’s age’. What many of these concerned and outraged letter writers missed was the fact that CBBC actually aired their first same-sex kiss way back in 1994, when Noddy kissed another male character, Gary, on the cheek in the teen drama Byker Grove.

Stephen “tWitch” Boss is opening up about the positive values instilled in him by his boss, Ellen DeGeneres. The 37-year-old dancer and television personality has been the resident DJ on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” since 2014.

Equality Virginia on Wednesday announced their seventh annual Transgender Information and Empowerment Summit will be held virtually from Oct. 14-17 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Switzerland’s Council of States has delayed moves to legalize same-sex marriage

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has received widespread criticism for undermining a Sinn Féin senator after she voiced her concerns over how privilege impacts law making decisions.  During a legislative debate, Sinn Féin senator Lynn Boylan raised awareness around the perspective of Fine Gael senator Barry Ward as a “middle class white man” and how this relates […]

LOS ANGELES – Equality California, the statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, announced Wednesday that it will present its first-ever statewide “Golden State Equality Awards” virtual celebration on Sunday, September 13.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorFormer presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and his husband Chasten will be honored by Equality California during its virtual Golden State Equality Awards celebration.The event will be hosted by “Pose” star Angelica Ross and take place on Sept. 13.The Buttigiegs will receive the Equality Trailblazer Award.

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Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterThe LGBTQ+ civil rights organization Equality California will hold its first-ever statewide “Golden State Equality Awards” virtual celebration on September 13.The ceremony will be hosted by advocate and Pose star Angelica Ross. Former South Bend mayor and Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg and his husband Chasten will be honored with the Equality Trailblazer Award while Ross will honor Netflix’s groundbreaking documentary Disclosure, which sheds a glaring light on the history of Hollywood’s misguided — and harmful — representation of the trans community on film and TV.  In addition, U.S.

Nikki Haley would like to speak to a manager.The Former UN ambassador found herself trending on Twitter last night after she pulled a Karen and complained about not one but two missed delivery dates on her popcorn order.“Ok @PopcornFactory two messed up birthday orders missed delivery dates with no explanation,” the former Governor of South Carolina tweeted. “First time I gave you the benefit of the doubt.

Porsha Williams debated the subject of race and equality on Bravo Tv. Check out her recent post below.

Longtime boyfriends Wiccan and Hulkling–two members of the Marvel Comics superhero team the Young Avengers–just made a breakthrough: they became the first gay superhero couple to get married in the history of the publishing label.Empyre #4, saw the couple rush off to Vegas for a quickie wedding. The pair wanted to tie the knot before shipping off to crown Hulkling as the Emperor of the Kree/Skrull Empire.

Kandi Burruss shared a video on her social media account featuring herself and Todd Tucker addressing the fight for racial equality. Check out the clip below.

COVID-19 pandemic. The measures have thrown many large-scale family gatherings into disarray – especially weddings.Queerty caught up with four same-sex couples who all wed in the last few weeks to find out how the virus had made them change their plans.Michael McPhee, 32, and Josh Stock, 30, live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.