Tag: LGBTQ+ Rights
A recent GPO poll published in Parapolitika has brought to light Greece's divided opinion on same-sex marriage, highlighting an almost 50-50 split on legalising same-sex marriage.
The survey, which captured the political atmosphere at the onset of 2024, reveals that Greek society is almost evenly split on the issue,...
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has issued a public apology after misgendering Salma Luevano, one of the country’s first transgender legislators and a representative of his political party.
The incident occurred during a response to journalist Joaquín López-Dóriga, who had questioned Obrador’s greeting of Luevano with a kiss...
Human Rights groups and activists in Uganda have initiated a legal battle against the government’s severe Anti-Homosexuality Act, a law that has caused widespread condemnation internationally.
Signed by President Yoweri Museveni in May, the law intensifies the already harsh stance against LGBTQ+ individuals in Uganda, imposing the death penalty for...
In a notable departure from the stance of his fellow Roman Catholic bishops in Ghana, Cardinal Peter Turkson has voiced opposition to the criminalisation of homosexuality, directly challenging the stringent anti-LGBTQ+ bill currently under debate in Ghana's parliament.
The proposed legislation in Ghana aims to impose harsh penalties on the...
St. Ursula’s College, a Catholic school in Sydney, has reversed its anti-LGBTQ+ policy of not allowing same-sex couples to attend its end-of-year formal.
This change comes after significant pushback against the school’s previous stance, which prohibited a student, Abbie Frankland, from bringing her girlfriend to the event.
Frankland, a senior...
Malaysian authorities have mandated concert organisers to implement power cut-off measures following an onstage kiss between Matty Healy, lead singer of the British band The 1975, and his bandmate Ross MacDonald on stage at the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur.
The kiss, which was described as a protest against...
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...
In a landmark decision, India's Supreme Court is poised to unveil its verdict on the nation's legal recognition of same-sex marriage.
The eagerly awaited announcement, which could have a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals and couples, is set to be announced any time now.
The journey to...
