Rustin Fund for Global Equality

05/20/2026

A major win for the q***r community in Kenya! The Kenyan High Court just ruled that the state cannot automatically refuse requests to change gender markers on official IDs, affirming that doing so violates dignity, privacy, and equality. The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) welcomes the decision, noting it compels public institutions to act fairly and in line with the Bill of Rights. For trans refugees and asylum seekers, this means fewer administrative barriers to accessing safety, health care, and services because your identity is real, and it deserves recognition. 🏳️‍⚧️

05/20/2026

All Roads Lead To The South, a national day of action, converged in downtown Montgomery, AL, the birthplace of the modern Civil Rights Movement.

Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, and a key organizer of the rally, told GLAAD that returning to where the movement began allows Black Americans to pay homage and to focus on present and future challenges.

Darian Aaron, GLAAD's Senior Director of Local News: US South spoke with Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant before All Roads Lead To The South and he said: “The LGBTQ community has never been an asterisk. They have always been a part of the heartbeat, albeit unrecognized. Dr. King spoke at The March on Washington—Bayard Rustin organized it. I hope that while we’re building this sense of community, that we understand that all of us are going to have to walk together in order to dismantle this system of oppression that confronts us all.”

For more, head to: https://glaad.org/all-roads-lead-to-the-south-multi-racial-coalition-lgbtq-americans-turn-out-for-voting-rights-rally/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fglaad%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F674712775

05/20/2026

Senegal's anti-LGBTQ witch hunt racks up more than 100 arrests

05/19/2026

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05/19/2026

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled yesterday (18 May) that Children’s Hospital Colorado must resume gender-affirming care for transgender youth, delivering a major legal blow to efforts tied to the Trump administration’s campaign against trans healthcare.

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05/19/2026

The rollercoaster highs and lows of today's LGBTQ+ movement are stretching advocates

05/17/2026

A teacher who was previously suspended for supporting a trans student athlete has now been reinstated, bringing renewed attention to the situation. The case had sparked widespread discussion around the role of educators, student support, and how institutions handle sensitive and evolving topics within school environments.
With the decision to reinstate the teacher, conversations continue about inclusion, fairness, and the responsibilities of educational institutions. The development highlights the importance of balancing policies with student well-being, as schools navigate complex issues in today’s changing social landscape.

05/17/2026

05/17/2026