Category: Around the World
United Nations human rights experts have expressed grave concern regarding a recent decision by Russia’s Supreme Court, which has classified the “international LGBT movement and its structural units” as “extremist.” This ruling effectively criminalises all public LGBTQ+ activities and organisations in Russia, triggering fears of severe consequences for the community. The Supreme Court’s verdict aligns […]
The Vatican has been forced to address the concerns of Catholic bishops in several countries, especially in Africa, regarding the blessing of same-sex couples. In a five-page statement, the Vatican’s doctrinal office clarified the nature of these blessings, emphasising that they are neither heretical nor blasphemous. This move follows the approval of the Fiducia Supplicans […]
Kim Davis, the former Rowan County clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licences, has been ordered to pay an additional USD $360,000 in damages and legal fees on top of a $100,000 ruling. Davis was ordered to pay $246,026 in attorney fees and $14,058 in expenses following her refusal in 2015 to issue marriage […]
In a historic move, Estonia has become the first former Soviet republic to legalise same-sex marriage. The country’s parliament passed the legislation with a 55 to 34 vote in its 101-seat parliament in June 2023. The law officially took effect on New Year’s Day, 2023, enabling same-sex couples in Estonia to start registering their marriage […]
A new study by The Williams Institute at UCLA has identified that approximately 13.9 million adults in the United States, or 5.5% of the population, identify as LGBTQ+. The study, which analysed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found noticeable age-related trends within the LGBTQ+ community. Young adults, particularly those aged 18-24, […]
An explicit video allegedly involving a former aide to Maryland Senator Ben Cardin has prompted the resignation of a staffer and an investigation by the US Capitol Police. The video, released by the right-wing media outlet Daily Caller, supposedly shows two men engaging in sexual activity in a Senate hearing room, typically used by lawmakers […]
In a ground-breaking declaration, Pope Francis has signalled a shift in the Vatican’s stance towards LGBTQ+ inclusivity, permitting priests to bless same-sex unions. The declaration, aligning with Pope Francis’ inclusive vision since his papacy began in 2013, marks a significant deviation from past practices. It advocates for the Church’s openness and support to all individuals, […]
Human Rights groups and activists in Uganda have initiated a legal battle against the government’s severe Anti-Homosexuality Act, a law that has caused widespread condemnation internationally. Signed by President Yoweri Museveni in May, the law intensifies the already harsh stance against LGBTQ+ individuals in Uganda, imposing the death penalty for certain homosexual acts and life […]