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Petition to Oust Tonga’s Gay Chief Justice Sparks Debate on Homophobia and Discriminatory Laws
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A petition calling for the removal of Malcolm Bishop KC, Tonga’s newly appointed Chief Justice, has ignited a fierce debate over the country’s treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Just three days after Bishop took office, a group of Tongan lawyers submitted the petition, arguing that his long-term same-sex relationship conflicts with...
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GEORGIA: Transgender Activist Murdered Just One Day After New Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Introduced
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Just one day after Georgia's Parliament passed a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ+ law, Kesaria Abramidze, a 37-year-old influencer, actress and model known for her activism and open discussions about her transgender identity, was tragically murdered in her home.
The heartbreaking incident occurred just one day after Georgia's Parliament passed a highly...
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Australian Embassy Defies Iran’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws with Public Celebration
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In a bold act of defiance against Iran’s harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws, the Australian embassy in Tehran recently celebrated the annual “Wear it Purple Day.” This gesture is particularly striking given that homosexuality is strictly banned in Iran, with offenders facing severe penalties, including the death sentence.
The embassy marked the...
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Bulgarian President Signs Law Banning LGBTQ+ “Promotion” in Schools Despite Protests
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Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has signed into law an amendment that bans the "promotion" of LGBTQ+ topics in schools, despite calls for a veto from intellectuals and a protest by rights groups on August 15.
The newly enacted law prohibits the "propaganda, promotion, or incitement" of ideas related to nontraditional...
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Man Detained in Psychiatric Hospital After Attempting to Establish Pakistan’s First Gay Club
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A man is reportedly being detained in a psychiatric institution by local authorities after attempting to establish Pakistan’s first gay club.
The individual, whose name has not been disclosed, was reportedly detained and placed in a psychiatric hospital after applying to create a business in Abbottabad.
The application, filed to the...
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Brittney Griner Shares Harrowing Account of Her Time in Russian Detention
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WNBA star Brittney Griner, who endured a challenging 10-month stint in a Russian prison before her release through a prisoner swap, has spoken out about her experience for the first time.
Griner, who is expecting her first child with wife Cherelle Griner this summer, has opened up about her experiences...
Iraq has implemented a severe new law targeting the LGBTQ+ community, which criminalises same-sex relationships and imposes harsh penalties on those found guilty.
Under this legislation, individuals engaged in same-sex activities could face imprisonment ranging from 10 to 15 years.
The law extends its scope to the transgender community as well,...
New Zealand has a proud history of breaking down boundaries to equality, and Elijah Luke Michel believes nationally embracing our Trans community will be our next big victory.
I’ve often pondered the privilege of living in Aotearoa NZ, this stunning group of paradise islands in the South Pacific –...