Category: Around the World
Campaigners are demanding swift action from the UK government to disclose the findings of a review focusing on the treatment of LGBTQ+ veterans who were forced out of their military positions due to their sexual orientation. Before 2000, being gay in the British military was considered illegal, affecting an estimated 5,000 veterans. Despite some individuals […]
U.S. President Joe Biden has hit out at new state laws imposing stricter regulations on gender-changing medical procedures for children and removing or restricting books from schools and libraries. During a joint press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, President Biden emphasised his unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community. His remarks came just days […]
Tel Aviv witnessed a remarkable display of solidarity as over 150,000 individuals flooded the streets on Thursday to participate in the city’s vibrant LGBTQ+ pride parade. The event occurred against a backdrop of heightened tensions caused by escalating threats against the LGBTQ+ community, which have become increasingly pronounced since the inclusion of ultra-Orthodox and ultra-right […]
Over 200 LGBTQ+ organisations and their supporters have united to make a strong call to Target, urging the retail giant to replenish its inventory of Pride merchandise and condemn the actions of “extremists” who have spoken out against these controversial items. The demand comes in response to the recent revelation that Target’s Pride collection includes […]
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing increasing pressure to clarify the government’s position on the LGBTQ+ rights movement in Malaysia following authorities’ confiscation of Pride products. The urgency for clarification arises as multinational companies introduce products associated with lifestyles deemed taboo in Muslim-majority countries, including Malaysia, which is seeing increased rates of homophobia and […]
In a significant move, Russian authorities have imposed a fine on a local streaming platform for the first time under the country’s law prohibiting “Gay propaganda.” According to reports by The federal media regulator Trikolor Kino i TV, based in St. Petersburg, was fined 1.2 million rublesNZD 28,1000 ) by the Magistrate Court during a […]
The Ipsos LGBT+ Pride 2023 survey has shed light on the diverse landscape of sexual orientation and gender identity across 30 countries, with an average of 9% of the adult population identifying as LGBTQ+. With a sample size of over 22,500 adults below 75, the survey highlights significant generational disparities and varying levels of support […]
A recent poll has shown that 61% of Israelis are in favour of granting equal rights to LGBTQ+ individuals. Conducted by the local television station Channel 13, the poll shows that the level of support is even higher among Jewish Israelis, with 68% expressing their support and only 17% opposing equal rights. Among religious Jews, […]