Category: Around the World
A European court has ruled that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, is prohibited from targeting users in the EU with advertisements based on their sexual orientation. The lawsuit was filed by Austrian lawyer and privacy advocate Max Schrems, who argued that Meta had violated EU data protection laws by targeting […]
The Pentagon has announced that over 800 veterans discharged from the US military due to their sexual orientation will now receive honourable discharges. Under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which was in effect from 1994 until its repeal in 2011, thousands of openly gay, lesbian, and bisexual service members were forced out of the […]
Moscow police conducted raids on two gay clubs in the Russian capital, detaining more than 50 individuals, according to reports from pro-Russian Telegram channels MSK1 and SHOT on Saturday. One of the raids targeted the Central Station club in downtown Moscow, allegedly as part of a campaign to “fight drug trafficking.” Videos from the scene […]
Pope Francis faced renewed pressure on Saturday to reconsider the Catholic Church’s prohibition on gender-affirming care for transgender individuals during a private discussion with LGBTQ+ activists at the Vatican. The 80-minute meeting took place at the pope’s residence and involved a variety of participants, including a Catholic nun who works with LGBTQ communities, a transgender […]
The Georgian Parliament has pushed through a deeply controversial anti-LGBTQ+ legislative package, drawing widespread condemnation both domestically and internationally. In its third hearing, the bill passed with 84 votes in favour and none against, a stark outcome reflecting the absence of opposition MPs, who boycotted the session in protest. The legislative package, which includes a […]
A group of Cardinals in Rome attending the Synod on Synodality have also participated in an event to hear testimonials from “LGBTQ Catholics.” The event, hosted by Fr. James Martin S.J. and his Outreach group, was titled “What is the experience of LGBTQ Catholics?” It gave same-sex married Catholics a platform to share their life […]
A recent study led by University College Dublin (UCD) has raised concerns over a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ violence and rhetoric across Ireland. The research highlights a marked rise in both physical and digital attacks, with LGBTQ+ individuals being targeted in person, facing threats of harm as they commute or leave events, and encountering a disturbing […]
The AFL Women’s (AFLW) Pride Round has once again delivered a vibrant celebration of inclusivity, with all 18 elite women’s Aussie rules football teams donning rainbow kits and participating in events supporting the LGBTQ+ community. While the AFLW continues to set a standard for diversity and acceptance, some fans of the men’s game remain at […]