Category: Around the World
In a concerning start to 2026, US lawmakers have already introduced more than 360 anti-LGBTQ+ bills across the country, sparking renewed fears for the rights and safety of queer and trans Americans. According to an ongoing tracker managed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), at least 366 anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been tabled in 36 […]
Amid ongoing discussions around the governance of the Sydney Mardi Gras Board, one thing remains crystal clear: 2026’s Festival has more trans led events than ever before This year, the 2026 Sydney Mardi Gras Festival turns up the volume with Hot Trans Mardi Gras – a fiery, unapologetic and joy-filled program that places trans and […]
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has moved to formally censure two board directors following alleged governance breaches—sparking backlash after one of the censure motions repeatedly misgendered a transgender board member. The controversy comes amid ongoing community concern over the organisation’s decision to ignore several member-passed motions related to trans rights and corporate influence, raising […]
The Trump administration continues its relentless push to dismantle federal LGBTQ+ protections, and Darin Smith appears to be the latest figure advancing that agenda. Despite never having tried a case, Smith is on track to become the next U.S. Attorney for Wyoming — a position the Department of Justice describes as the state’s “principal litigator.” […]
A major United Nations review has urged Australia to end legal exemptions that allow religious schools to discriminate against LGBTIQ+ students and staff. Australia was examined this week by other UN member states as part of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council in Geneva – a comprehensive review of each member […]
LGBTQ+ football fans across Europe are being warned by queer-focused supporter groups to avoid attending the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, amid growing alarm over human rights violations in the United States. Set to kick off on 11 June and run through to 19 July, the tournament will be co-hosted across 16 cities in the […]
A Ugandan human rights organisation that supports LGBTQ+ people has been ordered to suspend operations by the government just days before the country’s general election. Chapter Four Uganda, an organisation dedicated to protecting civil liberties and promoting human rights — including LGBTQ+ rights — had its operating permit suspended with immediate effect by the National […]
The body of a popular LGBTQ+ TikTok creator has been discovered in a forest near the Thailand–Myanmar border, with local authorities investigating the case as a suspected premeditated killing. Ko Tin Zaw Htwe, also known online as Irrawaddy Ma, was 25 years old and had amassed close to one million followers on TikTok. Originally from […]