Category: Around the World
Alisher Qodirov, the head of Uzbekistan’s Milliy Tiklanish (National Revival) party, has announced that a draft law banning discussions surrounding LGBTQ+ topics is currently being discussed in Uzbekistan. Qodirov disclosed this on his Telegram channel, referencing a recent social media post by Ivanka Trump, daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump. In her post, Trump […]
The Football Association (FA) has charged Tottenham Hotspur due to alleged homophobic chants made by their fans during a Premier League match against Manchester United earlier in the season. The incident reportedly occurred on September 29 at Old Trafford, prompting Spurs to denounce the “abhorrent homophobic chanting” as “unacceptable, hugely offensive, and no way to […]
President-elect Donald Trump appears poised to make history by potentially appointing Ric Grenell, a fiercely conservative diplomat and the first openly gay person to be considered for the role of Secretary of State. Grenell, a loyal Trump supporter and former acting Director of National Intelligence, is viewed by many as Trump’s likely choice for the […]
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) recently issued a statement affirming the rights of gay and LGBTQ+ footballers to self-expression, following criticism that surfaced after one player was reportedly asked to tone down his appearance. The controversy began when Yan Couto, a Brazilian national team player set to compete in the Copa America, revealed that he […]
According to exit polls, the majority of LGBTQ+ voters supported Vice President Kamala Harris, continuing a trend seen in previous elections. Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to make gains with various traditionally Democratic demographics, LGBTQ+ voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots for Harris, with 86% of this group favouring her over Trump’s 13% share, as per […]
Crisis hotlines for the LGBTQ+ community have seen a significant surge in calls during the 2024 U.S. presidential election week, according to a leading LGBTQ+ support organisation. Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project, reported on Wednesday that since midnight on Tuesday, the group’s crisis services—including lifeline, chat, and text support—have received approximately 125% more […]
The executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has committed to opposing the proposed policies of a potential second Trump administration on pivotal issues such as abortion, border security, and LGBTQ rights. Anthony Romero, the ACLU’s executive director, vowed “to combat” these plans, stating in an open letter on the organisation’s website, “We […]
The Dutch population has shown increased acceptance towards homosexuality, although acceptance levels for other groups within the LGBTIQA+ community remain lower, according to a new study. This insight was highlighted in a recent study by Mariëlle Paul, the Dutch State Secretary for Equal Opportunities, with the Tweede Kamer, the Lower House of Parliament. The survey […]