Category: Around the World
Georgia lawmakers passed a contentious “religious liberty” bill overnight which could pave the way for state sanctioned bigotry and discrimination. The bill permits discrimination on the grounds of “sincerely held religious belief” meaning that people may be able to refuse GLBT people service because their religion does not condone homosexuality. State sanctioned discrimination can also extend to […]
A new UN report has highlighted how LGBT detainees around the world suffer greater rates of violence than other detainees. LGBT detainees around the world suffer greater rates of violence than other detainees, according to a new UN report published last week. “Gender stereotypes still cause us to downplay the suffering of women, girls, and […]
In spite of being shunned for the Oscar win for best film, a team of critics have come together to compile a list of the greatest LGBT movies of all time – and Carol has come out as number one. The list was put together by 100 programmers, critics, and film makers in celebration of […]
China’s infamous State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television has released new regulations for content that “exaggerates the dark side of society.” As part of the new rules same-sex relationships, extra-marital affairs, one night stands and underage relationships are all deemed too sensitive for Chinese audiences. The ban extends to smoking, revealing clothing […]
Eight justices’ decision reverses ower court’s ruling that the adoption rights granted to a same-sex couple in Georgia had no validity in Alabama. In a victory for LGBT rights groups, the eight justices of the supreme court on Monday unanimously overruled an Alabama court that balked at recognizing a same-sex adoption. The decision reverses the lower […]
The US and France are the only other countries to have formally approved pre-exposure prophylaxis, a pull used by HIV-ngeative gay men as a form of HIV prevention. Canada has followed in the footsteps of the US and France by becoming the latest country to approve HIV-prevention medication pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Canada’s national department of health, […]
Despite being an avid music festival goer, Anna Whitelaw always wanted to attend one tailored for the LGBTI community. “I think there is something about dancing under the sun or stars, and experiencing music and art together that is almost impossible to replicate in a nightclub,” she told the Star Observer. “My business partner Mason and […]
Italy’s senate has passed a bill allowing same-sex civil unions to be legally recognised. The move comes as the most recent development in Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s goal to align the country with the vaguely-defined region of western Europe. However, the bill’s journey into passing has not been a smooth one. It was in the air for […]