Day: February 7, 2024

Feb 07
Calls for Queer Rights For LGBTQ+ Indians At Mumbai Pride March

After a four-year hiatus, the Mumbai Pride March made its much-awaited return to the city on February 3rd. The event saw participants marching through Gamdevi in South Mumbai, rallying for the recognition and advancement of queer rights in India. The parade, as reported by Free Press Journal, anticipated the attendance of about 1,000 individuals. This […]

Feb 07
First Cases Emerge Of Russian Enforcement Of Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws

Recent reports out of Estonia have surfaced, marking the first public enforcement of Russia’s Supreme Court decision that categorises LGBTQ+ activism as extremist, resulting in penalties against individuals for displaying rainbow symbols. This legal action aligns with Russia’s ongoing efforts to suppress LGBTQ+ expressions, underlining the government’s commitment to promoting “traditional family values” during President […]

Feb 07
US Lawmakers Propose Ban on Transgender Women in Olympic-Level Sports

Florida Congressman Greg Steube and Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville have unveiled a new bill aiming to ban transgender women from participating in any sports team recognised by the US Olympic Committee, potentially impacting amateur competitions as well. Titled the Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act, the legislation is reportedly in response to […]

Feb 07
Visibility and Inclusion: LGBTQ+ Graduates Set New Standards for Employers

A recent study by the LGBTQ+ employment platform myGwork has brought to light a significant trend among the younger generation entering the workforce: a third of students and graduates now identify under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. This demographic shift underscores the increasing diversity in sexual orientations and gender identities among Gen Z, poised to reshape workplace […]