Category: Around the World
The former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe has passed away, leaving the nations LGBTI community with mixed feelings about the leader who has been recognised as both a liberator and condemned for his oppression. Mugabe’s death which was confirmed via Twitter by Zimbabwe’s current President, Emmerson Mnangagwa via twitter saying “Zimbabwe’s founding father and former […]
Controversial new legislation has been put forward for consideration in Australia with the aim of protecting a person’s freedom of religious expression. According to reports by Reuters, the proposed legislation (which has been drafted after the recent firing of Christian rugby player Israel Folau, for posting extream religious views on his social media platform) would […]
Australian health professionals are urging the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) to collect data on sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status in the next Census. Described as a broad coalition of health and wellbeing NGOs, the group made their requests in a statement that has been endorsed other organisations including, the LGBTI Health Alliance, […]
A newly released report has highlighted the disturbing reach of so-called conversion therapy across the globe. The report which was released by OutRight Action International, analyses data from surveys from over 80 countries around the world, along with in-depth interviews from experts and survivors from the dangerous practise that aims to change an individuals sexuality […]
The United States Supreme Court is being urged by Trump’s Justice Department to rule in favour of removing LGBTI employment rights. The Justice Department’s brief argues that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars sex discrimination in the workforce, shouldn’t apply to cases of anti-gay discrimination. The 34-page brief which was […]
A Palestinian LGBTI rights group is at risk of being arrested and shutdown, following local authorities claiming the group is operating contrary to the “values of Palestinian society.” According to reports from the Times of Israel, Palestinian Authority police spokesman Louay Arzeikat said events by the LGBTI rights group known as al-Qaws “go against and infringe upon the higher principles […]
Dozens of transgender activists have been arrested by local police after taking part in a training workshop in Uganda. According to reports local media, 33 participants of mainly Rwandan descent were arrested along with a few individuals who are Congolese and Ugandans. The activists who were taking part in a workshop at Sangalo Beach in […]
The city of London has become the first place in the United Kingdom to install a permanent rainbow crossing for pedestrians on its streets. Aiming to show solidarity with the LGBTI+ community the crossing has been installed in the south London borough of Lambeth in Herne Hill, on two crossings outside the entrance to Brockwell […]