Category: Around the World
In a move reigniting national debate over gender and civil rights, the U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration has ruled that California’s trans-inclusive athletic policies breach Title IX protections. The federal ruling targets the state’s existing guidance that allows transgender girls to compete on girls’ sports teams. Officials argue that this inclusive approach […]
The internet has been left in tears by the powerful story of Marshall Belmaine, a gay Vietnam veteran whose life of service, sacrifice, and enduring love was shared in a heartfelt TikTok by his great-niece—and has since gone viral. The emotional tribute, posted on 13 March by 21-year-old Audri Pettirosi, details Belmaine’s time in the […]
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 […]