Category: Around the World
Peppa Oliveira, the iconic Brazilian music producer and DJ known professionally as Boss in Drama, has passed away at the age of 37. Her death was reported on Saturday, 1 February. A pioneer in modern Brazilian pop music, Peppa was widely celebrated for her work, particularly her collaborations with rapper Karol Conká. Over the years, […]
President Donald Trump has signed a controversial executive order aiming to penalise schools that discuss transgender issues in the classroom. On Wednesday (29 January), Trump continued his wave of executive actions, directing acting Education Secretary Denise Carter to draft a plan within 90 days to eliminate what he calls “indoctrination” in schools. The order mandates […]
Decorated transgender military pilot Jo Ellis has spoken out against viral misinformation falsely claiming she was responsible for the recent fatal helicopter crash in Washington, DC. The tragic mid-air collision, which occurred on Wednesday, involved an American Airlines plane carrying 64 passengers from Kansas and a Black Hawk military helicopter with three personnel on board. […]
Russia’s Interior Ministry is developing a large-scale electronic database to monitor LGBTQ+ individuals across the country. Citing anonymous sources within the ministry, independent news outlet Meduza revealed that discussions on the registry have been ongoing since last year. The initiative follows Russia’s Supreme Court ruling that declared the so-called “international LGBT movement” an “extremist organisation” […]
Queensland’s government has announced an immediate ban on hormone treatments for new patients under 18 through the public health system, pending an independent external review of the evidence supporting puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones. Health Minister Tim Nicholls stated that the review would involve medical experts, young people with lived experience, and their families. He […]
Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has committed 145.63 million baht ($6.3 million NZD) to provide hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for 200,000 transgender individuals, marking a major step in supporting gender-affirming healthcare. Renowned as an LGBTQ+-friendly destination, Thailand has long been recognised for its welcoming stance toward the transgender community. With the country recently legalising equal marriage, […]
Adam Price, the former leader of Plaid Cymru, a Welsh nationalist party advocating for independence and social justice, has criticised the Welsh government’s decision to halt the provision of puberty blockers for trans youth, calling it “unlawful”. In 2024, NHS Wales suspended access to puberty blockers for young transgender individuals, following a similar move by […]
A new report from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has ranked states based on their commitment to LGBTQ+ equality, revealing stark differences across the United States. The State Equality Index, released on 28 January, categorises states into four groups, from the most inclusive to the least. While 21 states and Washington DC were recognised for […]