The ruling is a victory for trans people everywhere as it validates their right to a "self-perceived gender identity."

The proposed policy is part of a broader push to make India's scientific fields more inclusive.

"We ask for forgiveness from those whose lives have been damaged and destroyed on the pretext of religious teaching," the declaration states.

Collecting statistics on transgender prisoners is the first step in addressing their unique vulnerability within the prison system.

Researchers say efforts to close the gender gap in STEM help narrow the sexual orientation gap as well.

Since the update, 42 individuals have identified as transgender in their submission.

With LGBTQ+ MPs making up 9% of New Zealand's Parliament, the proportion of government representation reflects society as a whole.

"It is late but at least it happened. I think it will help our fight. ... I hope this is a new chapter that is beginning," a Polish activist says.

Sexuality is either seen through the lens of traumas or disorders, or left unaddressed.

The creators want to show viewers that "a future without division on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation is entirely within our reach."

“The work of a dictionary is more than just adding new words. It's an ongoing effort to ensure that how we define words reflects changes in language — and life,” a senior editor at Dictionary.com said.

The series creator, who is bisexual, said the studio leadership originally did not want "any form of bi or gay relationship on the channel," but is now very supportive.

“I’m glad that it has gotten out that that was the original intention. The world wasn’t quite ready for it.”

“There’s no question in my mind that anyone’s personal wealth is the product of a collective effort, and of social structures which present opportunities to some people, and obstacles to countless others,” she said.

"For us, the rainbow represents the sunshine after rain, the most beautiful natural phenomenon," said an executive of the ice cream company.

LGBTQIA+ advocacy groups have welcomed the change, saying it will help people who get asked unnecessary and indiscreet questions.

"I don’t care if I lose half my followers, it better be the truth I’m speaking."

Through a constant perpetuation of what an ideal relationship looks like, society has decreed other forms of love less valuable.