Category: Around the World
Legendary pop icon Madonna has delivered a historic performance at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, transforming the iconic locale into an electrifying dancefloor as she wrapped up her Celebration Tour. According to Live Nation, Madonna’s record-breaking performance, which drew a crowd of over 1.6 million people, surpassed the Rolling Stones’ 2006 record, making the […]
The Australian State of Queensland has extended its legal protections against hate crimes, updating the law by introducing stricter penalties for offences motivated by deep-seated hatred or serious contempt towards individuals based on their sexuality, gender identity, sex characteristics, race, or religion. For the first time, the legislation now includes specific protections for non-binary and […]
The State of Texas filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, contesting the Biden administration’s latest amendments to Title IX, giving more protections to LGBTQ+ students. The modifications, set to be implemented on August 1, are set to broaden the scope of protections to include not only sexual orientation and gender identity […]
Iraq has implemented a severe new law targeting the LGBTQ+ community, which criminalises same-sex relationships and imposes harsh penalties on those found guilty. Under this legislation, individuals engaged in same-sex activities could face imprisonment ranging from 10 to 15 years. The law extends its scope to the transgender community as well, penalising those who alter […]
Grindr, the largest dating platform for gay men globally, faces legal action for purportedly disclosing confidential user information, including HIV status, to external entities. The case, initiated in London’s High Court, alleges the use of “covert tracking technology” to illegally share delicate data with advertisers. The legal team, Austen Hays, are representing over 650 plaintiffs, […]
Australian footballer Josh Cavallo has spoken out about his strong concerns over the selection of host countries with anti-LGBTQ+ laws for the World Cup, highlighting the dangers he faces as an openly gay player, especially in countries like Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is punishable by death. Speaking with the Daily Mirror, 24-year-old Cavallo discussed the […]
Several German national footballers are reportedly planning to come out on 17 May, coinciding with the International Day Against Homophobia. According to German News Paper Preußische Allgemeine Zeitung, the collective coming out is part of a broader plan called Sports Free, which aims to challenge the norms within the sport and promote greater acceptance and […]
The Swedish parliament approved new legislation that allows individuals to change their gender at the age of 16 legally, a reduction from the previous age limit of 18. The parliament approved the new legislation with a substantial majority of 234 votes to 94, with 21 members either abstaining or absent. Set to be implemented in […]