Category: Around the World
Japan’s Supreme Court made a historic ruling on Tuesday, overturning a government agency’s decision to prohibit a transgender employee from using the women’s bathroom. This landmark decision marks the first time the country’s top court has addressed the rights of sexual minorities in the workplace, as reported by NHK, a public broadcaster in Japan. The […]
David Pressman, the openly gay US ambassador to Hungary, is making a powerful statement against homophobia by organising a grand Pride party at his official residence. Pressman revealed that the US embassy has been overwhelmed by the interest and support shown by LGBTQ+ families, who feel increasingly marginalised due to the anti-LGBTQ+ policies and rhetoric […]
Brighton, the popular UK seaside resort, experienced an extraordinary display of unity and celebration on Saturday, July 15th, as it hosted the 10th anniversary of Brighton Trans Pride, garnering the largest turnout ever seen. Despite initial concerns over extreme weather conditions, organisers originally anticipated between 5,000 and 10,000 attendees. However, the actual number surpassed expectations […]
Organisers of a Southeast Asian LGBTQ+ event in Indonesia have been forced to cancel the gathering due to security threats, highlighting the community’s mounting challenges as religious groups exert increasing influence in the country. Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation, views homosexuality as a taboo subject, although it is not illegal except in the […]
A judge on the Florida Commission on Human Relations has declared that a clothing-optional Florida resort catering to gay and bisexual men must allow women in all areas. Although this decision overturns a previous ruling that stated the resort did not discriminate, it is not binding until the full commission reviews it. The resort in […]
An alarming outbreak of a “highly contagious” infection in Victoria has prompted health officials to issue an urgent alert. The state’s chief health officer has expressed concerns about the rapid spread of Shigellosis, a drug-resistant bacterial infection primarily affecting men who have sex with men. The situation has prompted contact-tracing efforts to contain the outbreak. […]
A Georgian pride festival in the nation’s capital city, Tbilisi, was abruptly cancelled on Saturday, the 8th of July, as 2,000 anti-LGBTQ+ protesters stormed the event, leading to clashes with police and the burning of rainbow flags. The protesters, which included members of the Orthodox Christian clergy, overwhelmed security measures and rushed the stage, causing […]
In a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights, Latvia has become the first European Union (EU) nation to appoint an openly gay head of state. Edgars Rinkēvičs, the former foreign minister, was sworn in as the president of Latvia during a ceremony held in Riga on Saturday, July 8th, 2023, following his successful election earlier […]