Category: Around the World
The United States has expressed deep concern over recent statements made by Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye, who called for the public stoning of gay individuals. Ndayishimiye’s comments have intensified the existing plight of the LGBTQ+ community in Burundi, where same-sex relationships are already punishable by law with imprisonment for up to two years. President Ndayishimiye’s […]
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, […]