Day: January 3, 2025

2024 saw several nations make remarkable strides in advancing LGBTQ+ rights, from legalising same-sex marriage to eliminating discriminatory practices in blood donation policies. Here’s a roundup of the key developments: Honduras In November, Honduras overturned its ban on LGBTQ+ blood donations, allowing men who have sex with men to donate blood for the first time. […]

Eleven teenage boys in Chicago face felony charges after allegedly luring and assaulting two gay men using dating apps in July 2024. According to a statement from the Mount Prospect Police Department, the suspects, aged 16 and 17, were inspired by a viral social media trend known as “post and boast.” The attacks occurred minutes […]

More than 50 writers in China’s Anhui province have been detained since June as authorities intensify efforts to suppress online distribution of erotic content. A “special task force” has targeted authors publishing on platforms like the Taiwan-based Haitang Literature website. The website is known for its adult fiction, including the popular “danmei” genre, which centres […]

Pornhub, the world’s leading adult video website, has been officially banned in 17 US states following a wave of new legislation aimed at restricting access to adult content. The trend began in Louisiana last year with the introduction of Act 440, which mandated government ID verification for accessing adult websites. The law targets entities distributing […]

A recent survey conducted among young Africans reveals that while many strongly support the protection of women’s and refugees’ rights, a significant gap exists regarding LGBTQ+ rights. Only about one-third of respondents believe these rights should be safeguarded. The Africa Youth Survey polled 5,604 individuals aged 18 to 24 from 16 countries. Findings show that […]