Tag: LGBTQ+ Rights
Graeme Reid, the United Nations Independent Expert on violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, has called for decisive action from Poland's government to address pervasive discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals.
Speaking at the conclusion of his 10-day visit to the country, Reid underscored the need...
For the first time in Nepal’s history, two out transgender candidates, Honey Maharjan and Mouni Maharjan, are running for public office. Their groundbreaking campaigns mark a pivotal moment for the LGBTQ+ community in South Asia.
Honey Maharjan, 44, is contesting for the position of Mayor in Kirtipur, a municipality near...
Following the ousting of Darleen Dana, the Green Party have made history as Benjamin Doyle, our parliament’s first openly non-binary MP, has stepped up. They talk to YOUR ex about everyday transphobia in parliament and standing up for Te Tiriti.
What does being our first openly non-binary MP mean to...
A recent survey conducted by the Levada Center, a research group designated as a “foreign agent” in Russia, has unveiled predominantly negative sentiments among Russians toward the LGBTQ+ community.
The poll, which was carried out between October 24 and 30 across 137 cities, towns, and villages, involved 1,617 respondents....
Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have reportedly left the United States after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. The move comes as the former talk show host continues to navigate public scrutiny, having recently returned to Netflix with a second and final stand-up special...
According to exit polls, the majority of LGBTQ+ voters supported Vice President Kamala Harris, continuing a trend seen in previous elections. Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to make gains with various traditionally Democratic demographics, LGBTQ+ voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots for Harris, with 86% of this group favouring her...
The executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has committed to opposing the proposed policies of a potential second Trump administration on pivotal issues such as abortion, border security, and LGBTQ rights.
Anthony Romero, the ACLU's executive director, vowed "to combat" these plans, stating in an open...
As Americans head to the polls to pick the next President of the United States, YOUR ex takes a look at both candidates and how they compare regarding LGBTQ+ rights.
It's no surprise that former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris take starkly different approaches to LGBTQ+ protections...
