Tag: discrimination
A year ago, it would have been unexpected for Poland to consider legislation that criminalises hate speech against LGBTQ+ individuals. However, recently, the nation's new government has introduced a proposal that could change this.
The Ministry of Justice has put forward draft amendments that would impose up to three...
Appeal Court Reviews Alleged Discrimination in NZ Hate Speech Legislation.
On Tuesday, 9 April 2024, the Wellington Court of Appeal deliberated on the case of Hoban v Attorney General, challenging the current framework of New Zealand's hate speech laws. Plaintiff Russell Hoban contends that the Human Rights Act's Section 61,...
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is being taken to court by Trevor Phillips, a past employee, alleging that Ye has made a series of controversial and offensive remarks.
Filed in a Los Angeles court, the lawsuit details accusations against Ye for making antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ+ comments, among...
In a significant move towards equality, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged the Greek parliament to approve new legislation to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption.
Labelling this step as crucial for democracy, Mitsotakis emphasised the importance of abolishing the notion of second-tier citizenship, particularly when it affects children.
The vote, scheduled...
The New Zealand Blood Service has confirmed that it is currently reassessing its contentious regulations that have seen the majority of gay and bisexual men (MSM) banned from donating blood.
The rule has been widely criticised as outdated and discriminatory, prohibits gay and bisexual men (or Men who have sex...
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...
Several LGBTQ+ bars in Seattle, including The Cuff Complex and The Seattle Eagle, were raided by local authorities over the weekend, with the owners of the venues alleging that the citations issued were based on patrons’ clothing choices, specifically targeting the queer community.
The Joint Enforcement Team (JET), comprising the...
United Nations human rights experts have expressed grave concern regarding a recent decision by Russia’s Supreme Court, which has classified the “international LGBT movement and its structural units” as “extremist.”
This ruling effectively criminalises all public LGBTQ+ activities and organisations in Russia, triggering fears of severe consequences for the...
