Tag: trans rights
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USA: Idaho Governor Signs Bill Restricting Transgender Students’ Access to Bathrooms
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On Thursday (23 March), Republican Governor Brad Little of Idaho signed Senate Bill 1100 into law, restricting transgender students from using bathrooms that align with their gender.
The new law, which effectively bars trans youth in the state from using the correct bathroom, allows students to take legal action against...
In a media statement, Speak Up For Women, the organisers of Posie Parker's NZ tour have said her Wellington appearance has now been canceled due to security concerns following chaotic scenes in Auckland.
"Tomorrow's Let Women Speak gathering in Wellington has been canceled," the statement read after Parker's Auckland appearance...
Rainbow Counsellor Elijah Michel returns to express to offer advice to those attending the peaceful protests in support of trans communities.
For those attending the peaceful protests against the visiting anti-trans speaker in Auckland and Wellington this morning, a few words of wisdom and encouragement:
Stay safe - there are talks...
Immigration New Zealand have confirmed that the controversial activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, aka Posie Parker, will be allowed into Aoteroa after reviewing the potential risk to public order or public interest.
UK-based Posie Parker, is scheduled to hold and address rallies in both Auckland and Wellington this weekend, despite having had...
New Zealand
Immigration NZ To Review Eligibility Of Anti-Trans Activist To Enter Aotearoa
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Immigration New Zealand have confirmed they intend to review the eligibility of Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull aka Posie Parker - a controversial anti-transgender activist, to enter Aotearoa.
The UK-based anti-trans activist, Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull aka Posie Parker, is planning to hold rallies at various venues across NZ, including Albert Park in Auckland and...
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Canadian Government Petitioned To Give Refuge To Trans & Non-Binary People Fleeing Countries With Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
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A petition with almost 30,000 signatures is calling on the Canadian government to allow transgender and non-binary people to claim asylum in the country due to what it deems “eliminationist laws” in their home countries, including so-called safe Western democracies.
The petition specifically cites the UK, where Prime Minister Rishi...
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Hong Kong: Transgender Citizens Win The Right To Change Their Gender Without Surgery Following Court Ruling
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The highest court in Hong Kong has made a landmark ruling allowing transgender individuals to change the gender on their identity cards without undergoing surgery.
This ruling is a massive victory for the LGBTQ+ community and a step towards greater recognition and protection of their rights. It also reflects...
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UK: Protesters Rally Outside Downing Steet Amid Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Controversy
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LGBTQ+ protestors have taken to the streets outside Downing Street against the UK government’s decision to veto the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill.
The Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill, which passed (86-39) in the Scottish Parliament in December 2022, aimed to make it easier for trans people to recognise their...