CBRC commends the decision by Health Canada and PHAC and Canadian Blood Services to enact a gender-neutral behaviour-based approach for all blood donors in lieu of the long-standing “men who have sex with men” (MSM) specific deferral. ow.ly/OCu150IUFKE #CANqueer

Le CBRC se réjouit de la décision de Health Canada and PHAC et Canadian Blood Services de donner feu vert pour le don de sang des hommes qui ont des relations sexuelles avec d’autres hommes, une décision qui ne s’applique toutefois pas pour l’instant au Québec Héma-Québec ow.ly/osJR50IUTRb

An ad from Calvin Klein on Mother's Day featuring a pregnant transgender man and his trans partner has sparked a wave of backlash on social media. ow.ly/pCQK50J9eur

Singapore announced Sunday it will decriminalize sex between men by repealing a colonial-era law while protecting the city-state's definition of marriage. cbc.ca/news/world/sin…

"The fear of being fat and the consequence of isolation is a very real thing in the queer community because you are already isolated based on your gender or sexuality and then the risk of further isolation based on desirable bodies," - Phillip Joy. ow.ly/QL6B50KT7Mv

The measure — which contains more than 400 articles — was approved by 66.9% to 33.1%. The code would allow surrogate pregnancies, broader rights for grandparents in regard to grandchildren, protection of the elderly and measures against gender violence. ow.ly/qoLr50KUN3g

[...] foreign affairs is not high on our collective agenda. Maybe this is a natural corollary for a movement premised on the certainty that the personal is political – if our personal situation is [...] secure, our politics may reflect this. Read more ⬇️ ow.ly/m1U550LEPMf

According to more than 20 leading medical organizations in the U.S., including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), gender-affirming care is the standard of care for trans and gender-diverse people. Read more here ⬇️ ow.ly/zBKu50LOVvU

En cette #JournéeMondialeduSida, c'est l'occasion pour le CBRC de souligner les témoignages de plusieurs survivant·es de longue date du VIH et de proches aidant·es recueillis dans le cadre du projet HIV in My Day/Le VIH dans mon temps. Lire plus ici ⬇️ ow.ly/sv0K50LQANa

On #WorldAIDSDay, we remember the many people we've lost to HIV. With this in mind, CBRC wants to highlight the personal stories of several long-term HIV survivors and their caregivers, collected as part of the HIV In My Day project. Read more here ⬇️ ow.ly/6NBs50LQAX9

In a digitized, globalized world, the rise of anti-LGBTQ hatred and misinformation is interconnected — and Canada must play a greater role in the world to combat this. Read more ⬇️ ow.ly/r1WJ50LVg2j

This incident had, and continues to have, a lasting impact on the individuals who were arrested and charged and has also had a negative effect on the relationship between the police and the larger LGBTQ2S+ community in Calgary. Read more ⬇️ ow.ly/F0OV50M1tcV

The UN has repeatedly called for an end to laws criminalizing homosexuality outright, saying they violate rights to privacy and freedom from discrimination and breach a country's obligations under international law to protect human rights. Read more ⬇️ ow.ly/P3aZ50MBfna

As a psychologist, Dr. Charles Silverstein used his clinical practice to help LGBTQ patients embrace their identities at a time when conversion therapy was the norm. Read more about his life ⬇️ cbc.ca/radio/asithapp…

The head of UNAids, Winnie Byanyima, has strongly criticised pharmaceutical giants for prioritising profits over saving lives, and warned that “racist” inequalities are undermining progress towards ending Aids, especially in Africa. Read more here ⬇️ ow.ly/YkZ950MXkAc

If the court rules in favour of legalizing same-sex marriage, it will be a landmark moment for LGBTQ people in India and the entire world. Read here ⬇️ to learn more! ow.ly/V43O50NheTw

Twitter has sparked a wave of criticism from users and LGBTQ right groups after quietly removing a section of its hateful conduct policy earlier this month aimed to protect transgender people. What's up with that Twitter? 🤔 Read more here ⬇️ ow.ly/hOMl50NOa7i

Norwich isn't alone when it comes to controversies surrounding Pride flags. Other communities have made similar decisions to not fly the Pride flag. Read more ⬇️ ow.ly/Yvie50OobNO

L'étude Notre Santé du CBRC révèle que le soutien social est lié à de meilleurs résultats en matière de santé mentale. Rejoignez-nous pour lutter contre la discrimination ! #IDAHOBIT2023 Lisez notre article ici ⬇️ bit.ly/3Wanm7M

On May 17th, we stand up against homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. This year's IDAHOBIT theme is "Together Always: United in Diversity," emphasizing the importance of solidarity and mutual support.