Category: Lifestyle
Iran’s football federation has reportedly submitted a list of conditions to FIFA ahead of the country’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a demand that LGBTQ+ Pride flags be banned at matches involving Iran. The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran said it would compete in the tournament in the United […]
More than 100 LGBTQ+ and sexual health-related Instagram accounts have reportedly been suspended or restricted in Meta’s latest round of account purges, which saw follower counts drop for almost every account in recent weeks. The move is raising fresh concerns about Meta’s moderation policies and the censorship of queer creators online. According to Repro Uncensored, […]
Ghana’s AIDS Commission has defended its HIV prevention work after an anti-LGBTQ+ MP claimed that distributing condoms and lubricant promotes homosexuality. The comments were made in Parliament during a hearing on Ghana’s pending anti-LGBTQ+ bill, formally known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. MP Sam George criticised international funders, including The Global […]
A new report from GLAAD has found that LGBTQ safety is continuing to decline across major social media platforms, with most companies receiving their lowest scores yet in the organisation’s annual assessment of policies affecting queer users. The sixth annual Social Media Safety Index evaluates TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads on policies relating […]
Brisbane Lions player Koby Evans is being investigated by the AFL following allegations he used a homophobic slur during a VFL match against Coburg on Saturday. The alleged incident comes just one week after another high-profile case involving homophobic language on the field, adding to growing scrutiny around homophobia in Australian rules football. The matter […]
Young people across Aotearoa are facing growing pressure as rising living costs, job uncertainty, limited access to mental health support, and social pressures continue to affect their wellbeing. The latest Youthline ASB State of the Generation 2026 report provides new nationally significant insights into the issues that matter most to young New Zealanders. Based on […]
The Met Gala is one of the few red carpets where male celebrities are expected to do more than simply turn up in a standard black suit — and, thankfully, several stars took that challenge seriously in 2026. While many major awards shows still see men relying on safe tuxedos and predictable tailoring, fashion’s biggest […]
Concerns are growing that Senegal’s harsh new anti-LGBTQ+ law is already damaging efforts to combat HIV, with key populations reportedly avoiding healthcare services out of fear they could be arrested. In March, Senegal’s Parliament overwhelmingly passed legislation doubling the existing penalties for consensual same-sex intimacy. The law defines this to include homosexuality, bisexuality and “transsexuality”, […]