Day: May 15, 2026

May 15
UK Government Pledges Trans-Inclusive Conversion Therapy Ban

The UK Government has pledged to introduce a trans-inclusive ban on conversion therapy, with a Draft Conversion Practices Bill included in Wednesday’s King’s Speech. The Bill forms part of Labour’s legislative programme for the coming parliamentary session and follows a commitment made in the party’s 2024 election manifesto. The Government says the legislation will aim […]

May 15
Pink Shirt Day’s Roots Must Stay Visible 

Pink Shirt Day is now widely recognised as a national call to stand against bullying, but for Shaun Robinson, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, it is crucial that people do not lose sight of where that kaupapa began.  As Aotearoa prepares to mark Pink Shirt Day 2026 on Friday 15 May, Robinson says the […]