Category: Around the World
New laws have come into effect in the Australian state of Victoria that now allow trans and gender diverse Victorians to alter the sex recorded on their birth certificate without having to undergo surgery. Due to the new laws an applicant still needs to sign a statutory declaration stating they believe their sex is the […]
A brutal and disturbing hate crime has been captured on video, with a transgender woman in Namibia being tied to a chair and whipped. LGBT+ activists in Namibia have condemned the attack captured by mobile phone of community leader and politician Frans Migub ǀGoagoseb who is seen attacking the helpless 21-year-old woman who is tied […]
South Africa’s President is facing questions around his public support for world leaders who enforce legislation that legalises the hanging of homosexuals. President Cyril Ramaphosa tweeted about his warm and friendly conversations with two controversial world leaders who have been widely criticised for their anti-LGBT+ views, human rights abuses, and repressive leadership. “Earlier today I […]
Two of Europe’s biggest pride events have announced the transition to online activities for their 2020 festivals. Stockholm Pride has announced that their festival highlights Pride Park, Pride Parade or Pride House will not be physically held this year due to the coronavirus outbreak but many digital events, including concerts and seminars, are planned to […]
With 10 members of the rainbow community being murdered in the last 15-Months in Puerto Rico, the U.S. commonwealth’s government is now facing global criticism over its inaction. The criticism from multiple LGBT+ rights and advocacy groups from across the globe follows the recent murders of two trans women who now bring the total number […]
Governments around the world are being urged by UNAIDS to stop the targeting of the rainbow community amid the coronavirus pandemic. UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima made the comments in a recent press release that noted reports of governments and law enforcement officials targeting LGBT+ people. “HIV has taught us that violence, bullying and discrimination […]
An outspoken homophobe from South Africa who has been accused of inciting hate speech has been accused of living a double life and having a secret Grindr profile. Christiaan Otto who caused outrage on social media after multiple posts and videos in which he repeatedly enforced his view that homosexuality and same-sex marriage are sinful, […]
Puerto Rican authorities have confirmed that they are now investigating the murders of two transgender women. Reported by the Puerto Rican newspaper, Primera Hora, authorities found the bodies of Serena Angelique Velázquez and Layla Pelaez’s in a car under a bridge in the municipality of Humacao on the island’s southeast coast. It has also been […]