Tag: Gender Diversity
A fresh, punk-rock docuseries is gearing up to launch just in time for Transgender Awareness Week. The Gender Agenda, an audacious exploration of gender identities in Aotearoa, aims to pull back the curtain on complex gender issues, offering insight and authenticity for New Zealand youth navigating their own gender...
More than one in 10 Australian high school students identify as gay, bisexual, pansexual, or asexual, according to a recent survey conducted across the nation. This survey, conducted between 2019 and 2021, included 6,388 Year 8 students, with results showing that 12 per cent of teens reported a range...
Data from 2023 Census highlights nearly 5% of New Zealanders Identify as LGBTIQ+ among a bevy of interesting facts.
The first official statistics on gender and sexual identity in New Zealand have been released, showing that 4.9% of the population identifies as part of the LGBTIQ+ community, with bisexual individuals...
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that a new question on sexuality will be tested for inclusion in the next census, reversing an earlier decision not to add a question that recognises LGBTQ+ Australians in the national survey.
Speaking to ABC Radio Melbourne, Mr Albanese described the decision as...
The Prime Minister of Thailand has announced his support for Bangkok's bid to host World Pride in 2030 during his participation in the official Bangkok Pride Parade over the weekend.
Since taking office last year, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's government has prioritised LGBTQ+ rights. In March, Thailand made a landmark...
Switzerland’s Nemo has made history as the first non-binary artist to win the Eurovision Song Contest after clinching the 2024 title.
The 68th edition of Eurovision saw 37 countries vying for the prestigious music accolade, with Nemo’s song “The Code” not only scoring an impressive 591 points but also struck...
When our government was passing legislation to ban conversion practices in Aotearoa, I heard gruelling stories about the discrimination many rangatahi faced growing up. I want to help change that.
Education empowers us to reach our full potential, so we must accelerate the work with schools and teachers to promote...
In an important development for gender recognition, individuals in Aotearoa, New Zealand, can now identify as non-binary on their birth certificates without needing court involvement.
Previously, individuals seeking to align their sex and gender identity had to go through the Family Court and provide evidence of medical treatment. However,...
