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Now it is official: Although new IOC rules were created in connection with trans athletes, the rules of the world athletics federation will not be changed. Nevertheless, it was emphasized that it is also important for the world federation to act in conformity with human rights. Nevertheless, everything would remain the same. How have the IOC rules changed? According to IOC regulations, there are no longer any universally valid guidelines. This means that each world federation is entitled to determine for itself the conditions to be observed in the course of participation, naturally within a fair framework. Accordingly, the requirement that a specified (and thus standardized) testosterone level must be ensured for participation in the competitions is no longer applicable, for example to prevent unfair basic conditions. The responsibility for what is allowed and what is not is thus in the hands of the responsible world federations. What consequences h...

UEFA with VERY mild verdict If you think back to the European Championship, you will not only think of the various games and rainbow armbands, but also of numerous discussions around the topic of homophobia. UEFA is now making headlines with a comparatively mild ruling. It decided to impose a ghost match on the Hungarian national team due to the behavior of its fans. The possibilities that would have existed in this context to make an example would have been far more versatile. But it now appears that only one game will be played in front of an empty crowd. Whether the fans who drew attention to themselves with homophobic slogans and the like will learn from this is questionable. The UEFA decision in detail It is particularly sobering that the original decision (actually two games should be played without spectators) was even softened. In addition, in connection with another match, a b...

Gay judge to work in India's top court This is a small break that could have a big impact. Saurabh Kirpal, who has long come out as gay, has now been proposed as a judge by the Supreme Court in India. If everything goes smoothly, he could work at the supreme court in the future. The documents are already with the responsible Ministry of Justice. Whether Kirpal will actually get the job, however, remains to be seen. But the very fact that he has been appointed (repeatedly, by the way) is something special. So far, no member of the queer community has been granted this honor. An important statement - also in international terms. And the chances seem to be particularly good this time. Who is Saurabh Kirpal? Saurabh Kirpal decided to start a career as a lawyer at a comparatively early age. Among other things, he worked as a junior lawyer, became ...

Transgender Day 23rd is also about remembering victims of transphobia In 2021, Transgender Day will be celebrated for the 23rd time. This is an international day to remember the people who have been victims of transphobia in the past. The problem is still widespread in our modern times. Therefore, it is not "only" about looking back, but also into the here and now. Looking at the status quo, it is noticeable that the road to the goal of equality is still long. Why was Transgender Day created? Transgender Day has been celebrated since the late 1990s. The fact that it was created was due to a sad occasion. At that time Rita Hester, a person of color and transsexual was murdered. At the time, the media reported rather casually - especially in comparison to other murders - and quickly went back to "normal daily business." It had...

Kal Penn - an outing as it is proverbial in the book... Actor Kal Penn, who many know from "Harold & Kumar", but also from "Dr. House", is gay. He has decided to come out in his biography. And what would a book about life be without the appropriate background information? In "You Can't Be Serious," readers learn, among other things, that Kal has been in a committed relationship for some time. In the meantime, he has even become engaged to his sweetheart. Kal Penn talks about his sexual orientation in an interview In an interview with People.com, Kal explains, among other things, that he has been together with his partner Josh for about eleven years. Both fell in love with each other at a time when Kal lived in Washington D.C.. He was very open with his readers, he said, and would share his story with them. Josh, on the other hand, is more of the quiet sort, he said. They would be skeptical of too much attention and would rather have a ...

How long do you still need a prescription for Viagra? The small, blue pills have actually enjoyed a high level of popularity since their market launch. The temptation to "just give it a try" has so far been stopped by the fact that Viagra is only available on prescription. For the time being. That is precisely what could change in the coming year. But how sensible is it to release the pills per se? Aren't there major risks involved? After all, it is currently still up to the attending physician to prescribe Viagra. A "free pass" could certainly have negative consequences, couldn't it? These and many other questions are now being investigated by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices. The aim is to lift the prescription requirement for Viagra if necessary. One aspect that plays a particularly important role in the evaluation of the situation is the classification of the active ingredient sildenafil. This is precisely what is found in the ...

Homosexual victims of National Socialism to be commemorated in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania On 09 November - as in many other parts of the country - Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania commemorated the victims of the Nazis and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Here, however, the establishment of a special memorial was announced. This is to commemorate the homosexual victims of the Nazi regime. November 09 - a historic date for Germany In historical terms, 09 November is a date for Germany that has both positive and negative connotations. On the one hand: the fall of the Berlin Wall. On the other hand: the Reichspogromnacht. Two events that could not be more different. Every year on this day, politicians come together to make a statement and to point out again and again that the terrible events during the Nazi era, for which this day stands, must never be repeated. At the same time, November 09 also shows that a country that was originally...

Facebook targeting sexual orientation to be banned Facebook is once again changing its policies. This time it's about targeting, which plays an important role especially for advertisers on the platform. Starting next year, it will be forbidden, for example, to run ads based on targeting such as "gay," etc. In short: the sexual orientation of advertising consumers on Facebook should no longer play a role. Options for advertisers to be restricted In the future, Facebook advertisers will have fewer options to tailor their ads to their target audience. Specifically, there are to be cuts related to groups that the social media platform says are considered "sensitive." The cut-off date for the changes is January 19, 2022. From this day on, corresponding targetings that deal with: a person's sexual orientation his religion his poli...

The venue for the WorldPride 2025 is fixed The joy was great! The WorldPride 2025 is to take place in Asia, more precisely: in Taiwan. This is a small premiere. Because: until now, the event has never been held on this continent. Accordingly, in 2025 not only the eyes of the community should be directed to this place. Taiwan has won the election WorldPride 2025 is the ninth event in the series. The announcement of the venue was made virtually and was expected by many interested parties. WorldPride is held every two years and always attracts a lot of international interest. And even though there are definitely parallels to the classic CSDs, it is noticeable that the focus here is far more diverse and precisely more international than at the regional events. The different influences from the most diverse countries of the world make the event...