Category: Around the World
Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy has reportedly refused to wear a rainbow armband during his team’s 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, citing his Muslim faith as the reason. The weekend marked the return of the Rainbow Laces campaign, an initiative by Stonewall aimed at promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion in football and addressing homophobia in the sport. […]
For the first time in Nepal’s history, two out transgender candidates, Honey Maharjan and Mouni Maharjan, are running for public office. Their groundbreaking campaigns mark a pivotal moment for the LGBTQ+ community in South Asia. Honey Maharjan, 44, is contesting for the position of Mayor in Kirtipur, a municipality near Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Meanwhile, Mouni […]
Transport for London (TfL) has renamed its London Overground lines, honouring a significant piece of LGBTQ+ history with the introduction of the Mildmay Line. Running between Richmond, Clapham Junction, and Stratford, the line now commemorates Mildmay Mission Hospital in Shoreditch, which played a pivotal role during the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s. The hospital, a […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has officially signed Senate Bill 104, legislation prohibiting students from using restrooms and facilities that do not correspond to their sex assigned at birth. Proponents of the bill, including State Senator Jerry Cirino, maintain that the measure seeks to balance accommodations for transgender students with broader public concerns. “This bill is […]
A groundbreaking study has highlighted the severe impact of transphobia on the mental health of transgender and non-binary individuals worldwide. The report, titled State of Trans+ Mental Health 2024, surveyed over 2,000 participants from 75 countries, revealing that 68 per cent of respondents had been diagnosed with a mental health condition. Alarmingly, one in six […]
Russian authorities are continuing to target the LGBTQ+ community with a raid on the Zebra Club in Voronezh, where a drag queen event was being held. The special police unit SOBR conducted the operation on the night of 22-23 November, detaining over ten attendees. Photos shared by pro-government media showed armed officers and partygoers, including […]
A Colorado judge has ruled that a transgender volleyball player at the centre of a contentious debate over her gender and eligibility can continue playing for San José State University (SJSU). The player’s participation has sparked significant backlash, with several women’s college volleyball teams forfeiting matches against San José in protest. The controversy has extended […]
A recent survey conducted by the Levada Center, a research group designated as a “foreign agent” in Russia, has unveiled predominantly negative sentiments among Russians toward the LGBTQ+ community. The poll, which was carried out between October 24 and 30 across 137 cities, towns, and villages, involved 1,617 respondents. It revealed that 44% of participants […]