Category: Around the World

Mar 07
Jussie Smollet ‘Attackers’ Apologise For Fake Homophobic and Racist Hate Crime

The two men who found themselves in the centre of the alleged attack on Empire star Jussie Smollett, after reportedly helping to stage the fake homophobic and racist hate crime, have issued an official apology. The brothers, Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo released the statement through their attorney, Gloria Schmidt explaining that they have “tremendous regret” for how […]

Mar 05
Limited and Censored Version of Bohemian Rhapsody to be Released in China

The  Academy Award-winning film Bohemian Rhapsody is set to hit screens in China, however, the film which will be given a limited release in mid-March will be censored removing any LGBTI and drug content. According to reports by Hollywood Reporter, footage of Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek) kissing other men will be removed from the film, along with scenes […]

Mar 02
UK Introduces New School Curriculum That Includes Same-Sex Relationships and Families

The United Kingdom will officially introduce new curriculum guidelines issued by the nation’s government, which will ensure all school children will be taught about same-sex relationships and families. The compulsory amendment to the relationships, sex education and health education curriculum policy will officially come into action and be implemented throughout all schools within the United […]

Mar 01
Drag Queens Stage Protest at Border Wall in Support of LGBTI Asylum-Seekers

In the most fabulous Border Wall protest in history, Drag queens from across South Texas gathered in solidarity for LGBTI asylum-seekers with the aim of highlighting to people that there is no national emergency on the border, despite, what President Trump may say. The event which was organised by self-proclaimed “dragtavist” Beatrix Lestrange, who wore […]

Feb 28
LGBTI Millennials More Keen to Start a Family of Their Own Compared to Previous Generations?

A new study has shown that LGBTI families are going to become more common in the near future with Millennials signalling that they are far keener than previous generations to become parents or grow families of their own. The new study which was conducted by America’s Family Equality Council has provided insights into how many […]

Feb 26
Taiwan Proposes Asia’s First Same-Sex Relationship Legislation

Taiwan has made history in becoming the first Asian nation to introduce a same-sex relationship bill, however, the proposed legislation is being criticised for not going far enough. The new bill being introduced by Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) intends to give same-sex couples the right to register “permanent unions.” The draft legislation which […]

Feb 26
Heading to Sydney Mardi Gras? Leave Your Glitter at Home!

With the 2019 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras wrapping up this weekend, organisers have announced that this year’s pride parade will start to phase out the use of glitter, balloons, and plastic water bottles. Organisers of the event, that is part of one of the oldest continuously operating LGBTQI organisations in Australia, say the glitter ban […]

Feb 25
Conversion Therapy Ban Called For By Minister of Health in Germany

Germany could soon outlaw the dangerous practice known as conversion therapy if the nations Health Minister gets his way. Speaking with German Media outlet Die Tageszeitung, Minister Jens Spahn went on record against the practice saying “Homosexuality is not a disease, which is why it does not need to be treated.” Spahn, who is an openly gay member […]