Category: Around the World
A conference on LGBTIQ rights has been banned by the Government of Ghana, however, organisers insist the event has been postponed because of the coronavirus. The organisation Pan Africa Ilga was set to host its 5th regional conference in the capital Accra from 27 to 31 July 2020, under the theme of “Looking back to […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed new amendments to Russia’s Constitution that will specifically outlaw same-sex marriage. According to reports by Euronews, Putin has proposed several amendments to the nation’s constitution that includes asserting Russia’s “faith in God” as well as restricting the definition of marriage. Despite same-sex marriages and civil unions of same-sex couples […]
Lawmakers in Canada have introduced a new bill that would put a ban in place for so-called conversion therapy nationwide. The new bill which was proposed last week, aims to outlaw the dangerous and ineffective practice known as ‘conversion therapy’ across all states in Canada. Attorney General David Lametti and Minister of Diversity and Inclusion […]
The news has made the front page of the Island’s only daily newspaper. LGBT Cook Islanders will be making history on March 27 as the Islands hosts its very first Pride day. Organisers say Pride Day will be an opportunity to “raise the visibility of the country’s LGBT+ community and celebrate the value of diversity […]
Dreams of electing America’s first openly gay President in 2020 have ended. Pete Buttigieg has ended his historic campaign for President. The Mayor of South Bend, Indiana said he did not see a path forward for his campaign following a poor showing in the South Carolina primary. “Today is a moment of truth… the truth […]
Now in its 42nd year, this year’s parade was just as spectacular as usual with an array of floats. Levi Joule reports from the parade. Sydney was once more treated to a dazzling display of diversity in a spectacular showcasing of Australia’s LGBT community. 2020’s parade theme was ‘‘What Matters’’ many floats focused on issues […]
American actor Jussie Smollett has found himself being charged again for his alleged hate crime hoax. Cook County special prosecutor Dan K. Webb announced his decision to further prosecute Smollett following the completion of his investigation into the matter. Webb explained that a grand jury would charge Smollett with making four separate false reports to […]
While the result is not without controversy, it is historic for LGBT+ Americans. Pete Buttigieg appears to have made history in the United States, becoming the first gay candidate to win a state in a Presidential nominating contest. The result in the Iowa caucus has been delayed for a number of days after a serious […]