Category: Around the World
In a landmark decision, the state parliament of Queensland, Australia, has revised its laws regarding gender identification, eliminating the need for surgery when updating gender markers on birth certificates and other official documents for trans and gender-diverse individuals. The amendments, which the Queensland parliament passed on Wednesday, introduce significant changes to self-identification regulations, meaning individuals […]
Estonia is on the brink of becoming the first Baltic country to legalise same-sex unions and marriages, as the newly appointed President, Lauri Hussar, has pledged to push for a change in the law in a matter of weeks. President Hussar, who assumed office in April after his Estonia 200 party formed a coalition with […]
The lower house of parliament in Japan has recently approved a bill aimed at promoting a better understanding of sexual minorities in the country. The legislation received support from both the ruling and opposition parties and is expected to become law by the end of the current parliamentary session. The bill passed the House of […]
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 […]