Category: Around the World
London’s Pride organisation has made a public apology after anti-lesbian comments came to light back in March 2021. The comments which were revealed by Pride in London regular performer Sinitta have been described as abhorrent and reportedly wrecked the singer’s experience of the festival. Sinitta claims that during a meeting, she heard a member of […]
Putin’s most hated and banned image has been pushed across some of Bulgaria’s top television networks after hackers took over broadcasts in response to the nation’s support of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The cyberattack, which occurred on the evening of Sunday the 6th of March, saw regular broadcasts on Bulgarian TV stations replaced with an […]
A U.S. official has warned of the possible targeting of anti-corruption activists, prominent political opponents, and “vulnerable populations” such as the rainbow community by Russia in Ukraine. Speaking with Foreign Policy, the anonymous U.S. official highlighted that Russia would be “likely” to target anyone who opposes the country’s actions, views, or objectives. “As we’ve seen […]
People in the Australian State of New South Wales (NSW) will be able to celebrate the diversity of their community and families with a new commemorative Rainbow birth certificate. NSW Registrar Amanda Ianna said the certificate reflected the NSW Government’s support and commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity across the State and was launched as […]
Concerns for the safety of many trans Ukrainians trying to flee Russian forces has been raised by LGBTQ+ rights groups after reports of passport issues inhibiting their ability to cross the border to safety. With invading Russian forces moving closer to major cities in Ukraine, many citizens have chosen to flee ahead of more destruction […]
LGBTQ+ activist and journalist Avaz Hafizli has been brutally murdered and mutilated by his cousin in the nation of Azerbaijan. Hafizli – a journalist for the news channel Kanal 13, was well known for his LGBTQ+ activism in Azerbaijan. Calling for his government to move forward in LGBTQ+ protections, promoting trans rights, and pushing for […]
Police in the U.S State of Florida have arrested a man after he threatened to cut the “gay” out of his own brother with a kitchen knife. 35-year-old David Martinez was arrested after Police were called out to a “violent dispute” between Martinez and his brother. Upon arriving at the address, it is reported that […]
The approved condom has a less than 1% slippage or breakage rate. In a move long called for by sexual health experts, the United States Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of condoms specifically intended to reduce transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during anal sex. The approved brand, ONE male condoms manufactured by […]