Day: May 20, 2020

May 20
Japanese PM Under Pressure to Introduce LGBT+ Non-Discrimination Law

Next year’s Olympics host nation may be about to become more LGBT+ inclusive. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is being called upon by Japanese LGBT+ activist groups to introduce a law which would protect LGBT Japanese against discrimination. 96 Human Rights and LGBT+ groups have signed and sent a letter to the prime minister after […]

May 20
Queer Artist Jack Panther Chats With express Ahead Of His Lockdown Live Performance

With the return of Lockdown Live tonight from 8 pm, express chats with NZ’s Very own up-and-coming Queer Star Jack Panther ahead of his live performance at 8:10 tonight via Instagram Live! How is life in Level 2 treating you? Life is treating me far better in level 2! I’m happily back into my flat in Wellington and […]

May 20
Albania Bans Conversion Therapy

Albania has now joined the list of nations (that still excluded New Zealand) to officially ban the dangerous practice known as ‘conversion therapy’. The decision to outlaw the practice was made by the nation’s Order of Psychologists who declared ‘conversation therapy’ was harmful and removed it from the list of permitted treatments in the country. […]

May 20
Video Of Babysitter Abusing A Young Boy For Dancing “Gay” Causes Outrage

A disgusting and shocking video showing a homophobic babysitter slapping a young boy for dancing “gay” has gone viral on social media leaving viewers shocked and angry. The video of the young boy facing homophobic abuse was initially posted to Instagram Stories and has since been viewed on twitter more than 8 million times.   […]