Category: Around the World
Turkey’s latest judicial reform package is set to introduce a new criminal offense targeting the “promotion or encouragement of homosexuality,” alongside stricter regulations on gender transition procedures. The proposed changes mark the country’s first explicit legislative move against what officials describe as “homogenisation and degenderisation trends” in society. LGBTQ+ ‘Promotion’ to Be Criminalised The draft […]
A Sydney man has been convicted for a homophobic attack that took place in Darlinghurst last November, an incident that had previously gone unreported in the media. The case has only now come to light after video footage was released, leading to the offender’s conviction and public apology. Gay Hate Crime Conviction in Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ […]
For the first time, all AFL players and staff will be required to complete an LGBTQI+ education module this season. The initiative comes after several incidents involving homophobic slurs on the field during the previous AFL season. In 2023, three players—Jeremy Finlayson, Wil Powell, and Lance Collard—were sanctioned for using homophobic language against opponents. Additionally, […]
Nikki Hiltz delivered a historic performance at the USATF Indoor Championships in Staten Island, N.Y., becoming the first runner to achieve a remarkable sweep of the 1,500-meter and 3,000-meter middle-distance races since 2020. On Saturday, Hiltz claimed victory in the women’s 3,000 meters, and on Sunday, they followed up with a dominant win in the […]
Amy Paris, a long-serving federal employee who played a key role in implementing trans-inclusive policies under the Biden administration, has been dismissed by the Trump administration. Paris, who most recently served as deputy digital services lead at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), was instrumental in overseeing organ donation safety. Having worked across […]
Paramount, the iconic film production and distribution company, has announced the discontinuation of several diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to comply with President Donald Trump’s anti-DEI executive orders. The decision, made by the company’s out gay co-CEOs, George Cheeks and Chris McCarthy, along with co-CEO Brian Robbins, follows similar moves by Amazon Studios and […]
The Art Museum of the Americas, a Washington D.C.-based cultural institution run by the Organisation of American States (OAS), has abruptly canceled two exhibitions featuring Black and LGBTQ+ artists. According to those involved, the cancellations were made in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Exhibitions “Terminated” Without […]
A newly proposed bill in Texas, House Bill 3399—referred to locally as the “Texas trans ban”—aims to eliminate gender-affirming healthcare for people of all ages. If passed, it would mark a significant escalation in restrictions on transgender rights in the state. Filed on Wednesday (26 February), HB3399 proposes amendments to existing state law to prohibit […]