Category: Around the World
Reform UK is on the cusp of a political breakthrough. A major YouGov poll released this week indicates that if a general election were held today, the right-wing populist party—led by Nigel Farage—would win the most seats in Westminster, marking a seismic shift in British politics. The Multilevel Regression and Post-stratification (MRP) poll of 11,500 […]
In a groundbreaking decision, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh has ruled that transgender women are legally recognised as women under Indian law. The judgment marks a significant win for transgender rights in a country where legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals remain a topic of national debate. Justice Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa, who presided over the […]
Today marks ten years since the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalised same-sex marriage across all 50 states. The June 26, 2015 ruling was a transformative moment in the long-standing struggle for LGBTQ+ equality—a milestone now being commemorated by advocates, lawmakers and community organisations across the nation. Dubbed by some […]
Queensland Health has called for public submissions as part of an independent review into the prescription of puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormone therapies within the Australian state’s public paediatric health services. The consultation, which began in late May and will close on 29 July 2025, invites patients, families, clinicians, and experts to share their experiences […]
In a vibrant and emotional celebration of Pride Month, more than 5,000 people gathered in Mexico City over the weekend to form what is being hailed as the world’s largest LGBTQ+ flag. The historic event took place in the iconic Zócalo square, spanning a 240-by-240-metre space and becoming a powerful symbol of unity, visibility, and […]
Hundreds of transgender individuals and allies descended on Westminster on Wednesday, 25 June, in a landmark show of unity and political action, urging MPs to defend trans rights amidst controversial proposed changes to UK equality laws. Organised by the Trans+ Solidarity Alliance as part of its “Unite for Trans Rights” campaign, the mass lobby saw […]
New Hampshire has elected its first transgender representative, Democrat Billie Butler, marking a significant step for LGBTQ+ representation in the United States. Butler secured victory over Republican Ken Hilton in a special election held on Tuesday, 24 June, winning 964 votes to Hilton’s 774. She will represent Somersworth and Rollinsfield in the state House of […]
Lavonnia Moore, a respected library manager in Blackshear, Georgia, has been dismissed after 15 years of service, reportedly due to pressure from a Christian extremist group objecting to her approval of a diversity-themed book display that included a story about a transgender child. The display, titled “Color Our World,” featured When Aidan Became a Brother, […]