Category: Around the World
The small Mid-Atlantic US state of Delaware has joined the likes of New York, Hawaii, and Rhode Island in banning the dangerous and controversial practice known as “conversion therapy.” The new law known as SB 65 was officially signed into law by the states Democratic Governor, John Carney, making Delaware the 15th state to ban the practice of conversion […]
The veteran entertainer has been told to “shut and retire,” after making the transphobic comments. Barry Humphries is under fire after making a number of controversial comments about the Transgender community to UK publication Spectator. Speaking to the conservative publication on the topic of his famous Dame Edna character, Humphries, called “transgenderism” a “fashion.” “How […]
In whats being described as a major step forward for the LGBT+ community in Zimbabwe, five new centres are set to open with the sole purpose of catering to the health needs of gay, bi and other men who have sex with men (MSM). The drop-in “Men Health” clinics which will be located in Harare, […]
English singer, songwriter, and actor, Harry Styles who rose to stardom as a member of the boy band One Direction, has once again shown his support for the rainbow community in the final show of his headline world tour. Styles who was performing in Inglewood, California on Saturday, July 14 read aloud a fan’s sign that had […]
The organisers of Pride in London have apologised to the LGBT+ community following a group of anti-trans protesters allegedly being allowed to lead the parade. The group, who call themselves Get the L Out, reportedly forced their way to the head of the parade, in front of London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan, and Equalities Minister Penny Mordaunt, led the […]
Local authorities in Hong Kong are facing criticism following restrictions being placed on accessing children’s books containing LGBTI themes in public libraries. According to reports by local media the city’s Home Affairs Department has ordered its staff to restrict access to 10 books and place them in the “closed stacks,” meaning library visitors will now […]
The British government has confirmed that the practice of dangerous and harmful conversion therapy will soon be outlawed in the United Kingdom. The ban which is a direct result of a nationwide survey, that made 75 recommendations to the U.K. government with the aim of promoting equality, and fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation and […]
Angela Ponce has been chosen to represent Spain in the 67th annual Miss Universe pageant which will be held at the end of this year, making history for the trans community in Spain and across the world. The 27-year-old model who is officially the first transgender woman to win the Miss Universe Spain pageant since […]