Day: January 31, 2017

Jan 31
Potential LGBT+ Prison in Thailand

Officials in Thailand’s government are considering erecting a prison, just outside of Bangkok, especially for those who identify as LGBT+. Since 1993, Thailand has separated LGBT+ inmates during sleeping time – in the daytime, all inmates socialise in the same space. Pattaya Remand Warden Watcharavit Vachiralerphum tells AP, “if we didn’t separate them, people could start fighting […]

Jan 31
Premier Andrews Calls for Marriage Equality in 2017 at Pride March

Article: Star Observer Members of Victoria’s LGBT+ community flocked to St Kilda over the weekend for the city’s annual Pride March, which saw thousands of marchers take to the streets to celebrate their diverse identities. The 22nd march attracted a number of high-profile politicians including Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, State Premier Daniel Andrews, and Minister […]

Jan 31
National Pride March to Follow in Footsteps of Women’s March

After the series of Women’s Marches around the USA and the world, where thousands upon thousands of women marched in support of women’s rights, we are set to witness another, this time, for LGBT+ Pride. Set for 11 June to coincide with Washington DC’s Pride festival, the march’s Facebook page has over 95,000 people interested […]