Tag: sexual orientation
New research has highlighted that so-called "conversion therapy" or "conversion practices" are not only ineffective at changing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity but are also strongly associated with increased mental health issues in LGBTQ+ individuals.
The study, which surveyed over 4,400 LGBTQ+ Americans, found that those subjected...
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, has defended the government's decision to exclude questions related to gender, sexual orientation, and diverse sex characteristics from the upcoming census.
The absence of such questions in the 2021 census had previously led the Australian Bureau of Statistics to issue an apology after LGBTQ+...
Australia’s 2026 Census will once again fail to account for LGBTQ+ individuals. The federal government has confirmed that the upcoming Census will not include questions about gender, sexual orientation, or diverse sex characteristics, continuing the same approach as the 2021 Census.
On 25 August, the Australian Government announced that the...
The State of Texas filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, contesting the Biden administration's latest amendments to Title IX, giving more protections to LGBTQ+ students.
The modifications, set to be implemented on August 1, are set to broaden the scope of protections to include not only...
Appeal Court Reviews Alleged Discrimination in NZ Hate Speech Legislation.
On Tuesday, 9 April 2024, the Wellington Court of Appeal deliberated on the case of Hoban v Attorney General, challenging the current framework of New Zealand's hate speech laws. Plaintiff Russell Hoban contends that the Human Rights Act's Section 61,...
The Rainbow Games Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024, a groundbreaking multisport event promoting inclusivity and diversity, is set to take place from April 5th to April 11th, 2024 - and registrations are now open!
Embodying the values of Turangawaewae (place and belonging), Manamotuhake (self-determination), Hauroa (enhancing wellness), and Manaakitanga (a supported...
