Category: Lifestyle
The UK Government has pledged to introduce a trans-inclusive ban on conversion therapy, with a Draft Conversion Practices Bill included in Wednesday’s King’s Speech. The Bill forms part of Labour’s legislative programme for the coming parliamentary session and follows a commitment made in the party’s 2024 election manifesto. The Government says the legislation will aim […]
A campaign calling for a European Union-wide ban on so-called conversion therapy has fallen short, despite a petition signed by more than 1.2 million people and support from the European Parliament. On Wednesday, the European Commission responded to the European Citizens’ Initiative by saying that, after it “had analysed the legal possibilities”, it could only […]
Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, has died at the age of 47. Collins’ family confirmed on Tuesday that the former basketball player had died following a battle with brain cancer. “We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant […]
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 […]