Category: Around the World
St. Ursula’s College, a Catholic school in Sydney, has reversed its anti-LGBTQ+ policy of not allowing same-sex couples to attend its end-of-year formal. This change comes after significant pushback against the school’s previous stance, which prohibited a student, Abbie Frankland, from bringing her girlfriend to the event. Frankland, a senior at the all-girls school, initiated […]
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan explicitly stated his disregard for the LGBTQ+ community, aligning with his party’s increasingly conservative rhetoric on LGBTQ+ issues as the country approaches its elections in May 2024. Erdogan, addressing an audience at the AK Party congress in Ankara, pledged to oppose what he terms as “perverse” movements that threaten the traditional […]
A 13-year-old transgender girl, Becky Pepper-Jackson, is challenging West Virginia’s restrictive law against trans students in sports. Supported by her mother, Heather, and legal advocacy from the ACLU, Pepper-Jackson is fighting to overturn the state’s ban, which has been a point of contention since its inception by Governor Jim Justice in 2021. The legislation in […]
Malaysian authorities have mandated concert organisers to implement power cut-off measures following an onstage kiss between Matty Healy, lead singer of the British band The 1975, and his bandmate Ross MacDonald on stage at the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur. The kiss, which was described as a protest against Malaysia’s strict anti-LGBTQ+ laws, resulted […]
After widespread backlash from LGBTQ+ rights activists and politicians alike, the United Kingdom is set to see legislation banning conversion therapy after all, with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak planning to introduce a draft bill to parliament. As reported by local media, including The Times and ITV News, Rishi Sunak is set to introduce a […]
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has signed an executive order ensuring more accessible access to gender-affirming medical treatment within the city, making Philadelphia a go-to destination for trans individuals in need of specialised health care services in the United States. Officially enacted on October 17, the executive order ensures that city resources will not be utilised […]
Charli XCX has spoken out against the barrage of online hate received following her upcoming musical partnership with Sam Smith on their soon-to-be-released track, “In the City.” The UK-based artists recently revealed their collaborative effort via Instagram last week. “Releasing a track with Sam has been eye-opening, as I’ve never seen such a relentless tide […]
The San Diego LGBTQ+ Community Center marked a significant milestone on Saturday, celebrating its 50th anniversary. For five decades, this organisation has played a pivotal role in creating safe spaces and positively impacting the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in the San Diego region. Cara Dessert, the CEO of The Center, as it is affectionately known, […]