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TWO CALLS FOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024

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Submit your application by June 9, 2024

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Submit your application by June 9, 2024
OTTAWA, ON , May 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Calls for applications for the National Gallery of Canada's (NGC) Rodger and Joann McLennan Canadian War Art Research Fellowship and for the Research Fellowship in Photography are now open.
The NGC's Rodger and Joann McLennan Canadian War Art Research Fellowship supports advanced research in Canadian and Indigenous Canadian war and military art by scholars undertaking publishing, exhibition, and thesis and dissertation work or their equivalent.
Amounting to $CAD 10,000—expenses and/or allowances included—it is valid for one year from September 1, 2024.
The Research Fellowship in Photography supports an interdisciplinary approach to photography and lens-based culture in general.

Denver Advances as One of 10 Cities Bidding on Gay Games 2030

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024

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DENVER, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As announced from the Federation of Gay Games, this milestone allows Denver to continue down the path towards hosting the world's largest LGBTQ+ sport and culture event with over 10,000 participants expected. Denver was the only American city to advance and will present its case to host the Games alongside nine other cities spanning five continents this fall in Washington DC.

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Denver was the only American city to advance and will present its case to host the Games alongside nine other cities spanning five continents this fall in Washington DC.
Denver is bidding to bring the Gay Games back to North America for the first time since 2014, with recent games hosted in Paris (2018) and Hong Kong and Guadalajara (2023); the 2026 games are set to take place in Valencia, Spain.
To learn more about Denver's bid to host the 2030 Gay Games, or to learn how to get involved in the process, you can visit Denver's Gay Games Bid Site or follow along on Instagram or Facebook.
To learn more about the Gay Games, including the upcoming 2026 games in Valencia, Spain, visit the FGG home page .

National Women’s Law Center and Law Firm Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel, LLP Announce Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit Against Aetna Over LGBTQ+ Fertility Coverage

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Venerdì, Maggio 3, 2024

v. Aetna , filed in September 2021, the plaintiffs challenged Aetna’s definition of infertility, alleging it led to unequal insurance coverage treatment for LGBTQ+ couples.

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v. Aetna , filed in September 2021, the plaintiffs challenged Aetna’s definition of infertility, alleging it led to unequal insurance coverage treatment for LGBTQ+ couples.
Aetna will re-process eligible insurance claims to reimburse class members for their out-of-pocket artificial insemination cycles, up to the plan limits.
Aetna will also separately pay all the costs of the administrator and special master who will allocate the common fund.
If you believe you are in the class of individuals covered by this settlement, please visit this page or contact: 1-800-205-6861.

Samaritas and MDHHS Partner to Highlight Foster Parent Shortage for Teens and Tweens

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Giovedì, Maggio 2, 2024

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Many of Michigan's 10,000 foster children are teens and tweens will grow up without a consistent parental figure to guide and protect them as they mature.

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Many of Michigan's 10,000 foster children are teens and tweens will grow up without a consistent parental figure to guide and protect them as they mature.
"Shaping the path of a teenager in foster care to adulthood can be extremely rewarding," said Laura Mitchell, Executive Director of Child Welfare for Samaritas.
While MDHHS has transitional services available, each year, close to 550 foster youth age out of foster care, heightening their vulnerability to homelessness.
While MDHHS has transitional services available, each year, close to 550 foster youth age out of foster care, heightening their vulnerability to homelessness.

Older Americans Month Theme, "Powered by Connection," Raises Awareness of the Impacts of Social Isolation

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Mercoledì, Maggio 1, 2024

This year's theme for Older Americans Month is "Powered by Connection" to address a key social determinant of health: social isolation.

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This year's theme for Older Americans Month is "Powered by Connection" to address a key social determinant of health: social isolation.
You may not have to do a lot for it to mean a lot to an older person."
Support is provided through the Older Americans Act, Illinois General Revenue Funds, local funds, and individual contributions.
AgeOptions has served older adults of suburban Cook County and their caregivers as an Area Agency on Aging since 1974.

New National Survey of LGBTQ+ Young People Shows High Rates of Suicide Risk, Harmful Impacts of Anti-LGBTQ+ Politics and Bullying

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Mercoledì, Maggio 1, 2024

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NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, released The 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People, representing the experiences of more than 18,000 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 across the United States. The survey's findings underscore that LGBTQ+ young people continue to report high rates of mental health challenges, suicide risk, and associated experiences of anti-LGBTQ+ victimization such as bullying, discrimination, threats of physical violence, and conversion therapy.

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The survey's findings underscore that LGBTQ+ young people continue to report high rates of mental health challenges, suicide risk, and associated experiences of anti-LGBTQ+ victimization such as bullying, discrimination, threats of physical violence, and conversion therapy.
39% of LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 across the U.S. seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year.
Once again, this year's survey shows that considering or attempting suicide is not uncommon among LGBTQ+ young people.
However, many of the contributing risk factors for suicide are preventable, and often rooted in victimizing behaviors of others.

Health Equity Cannot Be Achieved Without Data Equity

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Lunedì, Aprile 29, 2024

CHICAGO, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To reduce inequities in the U.S. health system, the Data Equity Coalition is calling for standardized data collection methods around race, ethnicity, language (REL), sexual orientation, gender identity (SOGI) and disability status through a new series of issue briefs.

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"Data standardization is crucial to advancing health equity and creating a better system of health—one centered on trust," said Blue Cross Blue Shield Association President and CEO, Kim Keck.
Data disaggregation allows us to detect differences, if they exist, between and within populations, and to design policies and programs that can help eliminate health disparities and achieve health equity."
More equitable data is key to addressing the health care system's persistent inequities—especially as it relates to mental health care access for members of underserved communities."
"The National LGBTQ Task Force urges the expansion and improvement of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics data collection to improve health equity.

Whitman-Walker Institute Applauds the Biden-Harris Administration for Finalizing Robust Affordable Care Act Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQI+ Communities

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Venerdì, Aprile 26, 2024

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WASHINGTON, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released a final rule under Section 1557, the core nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act.

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WASHINGTON, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released a final rule under Section 1557, the core nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act.
This groundbreaking rule marks a critical step in protecting access to health care and coverage for LGBTQI+ people nationwide.
The new rule restores and expands important protections to ensure everyone can receive the health insurance coverage and health care they need, free from discrimination.
Comment from Whitman-Walker Institute on the finalization of the Section 1557 rule:
"Whitman-Walker Institute applauds the Biden-Harris administration for finalizing the rulemaking under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which restores critical nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQI+ people.

carafem Expands Compassionate, Convenient 24/7 Telehealth Abortion Care to New York

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Mercoledì, Aprile 24, 2024

carafem , the nation’s most trusted provider of telehealth abortion care, announced today the expansion of its private, personalized abortion services across the state of New York.

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carafem , the nation’s most trusted provider of telehealth abortion care, announced today the expansion of its private, personalized abortion services across the state of New York.
carafem will provide New Yorkers with a reliable and convenient telehealth option for abortion care, available any time of day or night starting online from their website at carafem.org.
“carafem is proud to provide confidential, affordable, and reliable abortion care with 24/7 access in the city that never sleeps.
With telehealth abortion care, we’re able to break down more barriers to access.

Across 26 US metros, majority of people say they have experienced housing discrimination

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024

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SEATTLE, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Most people say they have experienced housing discrimination, with younger generations, renters, LGBTQ+ people and people of color more likely to say fair housing is an issue facing them and their families, according to a recent Zillow survey of 26 major U.S. metropolitan areas.

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LGBTQ+ individuals were most likely to say they have experienced discrimination.
SEATTLE, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Most people say they have experienced housing discrimination, with younger generations, renters, LGBTQ+ people and people of color more likely to say fair housing is an issue facing them and their families, according to a recent Zillow survey of 26 major U.S. metropolitan areas.
Although fair housing laws — which ensure equal and nondiscriminatory access to housing — have been in place for nearly 60 years, discrimination remains a stubborn factor in housing, Zillow's latest Housing Aspirations Report shows.
The survey found a majority of respondents (57%) reported experiencing some kind of housing discrimination, with groups such as LGBTQ+ populations reporting discrimination at higher rates.