LGBTQ News, 2/5/26

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Angeline Binick

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Feb 5, 2026, 5:43:28 PMFeb 5
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I.     GLOBAL NEWS
II.    POLICY / LEGISLATION
III.   HEALTH
IV.   HATE CRIMES
V.    ARTS & CULTURE
VI.  SPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

GLOBAL NEWS

 

South Africa: Same-Sex Marriage Under Fire at Limpopo Marriage Bill Hearing



Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ law exposes systemic failures





POLICY / LEGISLATION

 

Bill expanding Iowa's 'Don't Say Gay' law takes another step forward
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2026/02/05/iowa-legislature-bill-dont-say-gay-law-through-high-school-lgbtq/88506809007/ 





HEALTH

 

Two medical associations update their recommendations on gender-affirming care for trans youth
https://www.advocate.com/health/transgender-health/ama-asps-backtrack-transgender-care 



California Attorney General files lawsuit against youth health firm over gender-affirming care
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/05/california-attorney-general-files-lawsuit-against-youth-health-firm-over-gender-affirming-care/ 





HATE CRIMES

 

Brazil had the most murders of trans people globally in 2025
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/05/brazil-had-the-most-murders-of-trans-people-globally-in-2025/ 





ARTS & CULTURE

 

Australia: Ballroom community takes over State Library of Victoria for LGBTQIA+ Fantasy Ball
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-31/state-library-of-victoria-hosts-lgbtqia-fantasy-ball/106272364 





SPORTS

 

Khelif says she is open to genetic testing by IOC for 2028 Olympics
https://www.reuters.com/sports/khelif-says-she-is-open-genetic-testing-by-ioc-2028-olympics-2026-02-05/

 


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