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Israeli Parliament Bans LGBTQ Discrimination in Higher Education for First Time
The Israeli Knesset has passed an amendment explicitly banning discrimination against LGBTQ students in higher education, closing a legal gap and requiring equal treatment in admissions and studies.
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What happened
- 01Israeli Knesset explicitly bans LGBTQ discrimination in higher education for the first time.
- 02Amendment initiated by MK Yurai Lahav-Hertzanu and passed within MK Michael Biton's bill.
- 03Requires equal treatment of LGBTQ students in admissions, studies, and rights.
- 0463% of LGBTQ students reportedly avoid revealing their identity on campus.
- 05Advocates call for a national plan to combat LGBTQphobia beyond legal amendments.
- 06Amendment aims to ensure a safe, respectful, and equal academic environment for all students.
The change was initiated by MK Yurai Lahav-Hertzanu and aims to create a safer academic environment amid concerns that many LGBTQ students hide their identities. Advocates call for further national measures to combat LGBTQphobia.
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