Tag: LGBT rights
Hungary’s contentious 'Child Protection Law', often criticised as discriminatory towards the LGBTQ+ community, is set to be examined by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Luxembourg on Tuesday.
Promoted by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government, the law enforces strict measures against convicted paedophiles but controversially extends...
Mali, a West African nation under military rule for over three years, has moved closer to criminalising homosexuality with the recent passage of a new penal code by its ruling National Transitional Council.
The measure was nearly unanimously adopted last week, with 131 members voting in favour and just...
Ghana's supreme court has upheld a colonial-era law criminalising consensual same-sex conduct between adults, a decision criticised by Human Rights Watch as contrary to Ghana's human rights obligations.
This ruling, which was made on the 24th of July 24, comes amid a heated debate over a proposed anti-LGBTQ+ law...
A recent Gallup poll reveals that LGBTQ+ Americans are disclosing their sexual orientation at younger ages, reflecting broader societal acceptance.
The survey found that most LGBTQ+ individuals had come out by 30, with nearly 60% having done so by 22. A smaller group, approximately 10%, reported coming out between their...
Tom Daley was recently photographed using a Pride flag towel during Olympics training after Paris 2024 organisers promised to provide athletes with a platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
While political gestures on podiums are still banned, the organisers stated last year that they would leverage the Olympic spotlight to...
Thousands of Hungarians gathered for the annual Budapest Pride on Saturday, transforming the event into a protest against the government’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights.
This year’s march drew significant attention due to mounting criticism of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s policies. Since coming to power in 2010, Orbán has enacted a...
British musician Ed Sheeran is facing opposition from the Malaysian Islamist party Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) and the Penang mufti over his upcoming concert in Kuala Lumpur, due to his support for LGBTQ+ rights.
The concert, scheduled for February 24 at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, has sparked calls...
After widespread backlash from LGBTQ+ rights activists and politicians alike, the United Kingdom is set to see legislation banning conversion therapy after all, with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak planning to introduce a draft bill to parliament.
As reported by local media, including The Times and ITV News, Rishi Sunak...
