Several Canadian universities' student unions decided to skip student blood drives because of Canadian Blood Services' lifetime ban against blood donations from gay men.
Many student groups and gay rights activists say the policy is outdated and discriminatory. The concerns stem from sections of a lengthy questionnaire potential donors need to fill out.
Question No. 18 of the blood agency's questionnaire asks potential male donors if they have had sex with a man, even once since 1977. If the answer is yes, even if the person has practised safe sex and is in a monogamous relationship, they are instantly deemed ineligible to donate.
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Many student groups and gay rights activists say the policy is outdated and discriminatory. The concerns stem from sections of a lengthy questionnaire potential donors need to fill out.
Question No. 18 of the blood agency's questionnaire asks potential male donors if they have had sex with a man, even once since 1977. If the answer is yes, even if the person has practised safe sex and is in a monogamous relationship, they are instantly deemed ineligible to donate.
Click here for the full story from CBC news.
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