Category: Around the World
The Scottish Government has announced plans to enact a bill targeting misogyny, which will extend its protection to include trans women. This legislation, slated for introduction before the end of the current parliamentary session in 2026, aims to combat prejudice and violence against all women and girls. During an interview with BBC’s Good Morning Scotland, […]
A year ago, it would have been unexpected for Poland to consider legislation that criminalises hate speech against LGBTQ+ individuals. However, recently, the nation’s new government has introduced a proposal that could change this. The Ministry of Justice has put forward draft amendments that would impose up to three years in prison for a range […]
Madonna has paid homage to the LGBTQ+ individuals affected by the Pulse nightclub tragedy during her recent tour in Miami. Throughout her tour, Madonna has consistently included tributes, such as a moving montage commemorating those lost to AIDS, highlighting her personal connections to notable figures like Keith Haring, Martin Burgoyne, Christopher Flynn, and Robert Mapplethorpe. […]
J.K. Rowling has responded to Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, former Harry Potter stars, after they expressed support for the transgender community following her controversial essay, “TERF Wars.” In a series of tweets, Rowling expressed her frustration, particularly after the release of the Cass report, which proposed changes in the way trans youth receive healthcare […]
Following the near-400-page Cass Report, adult transgender clinics in England will now face an inquiry into patient care. Following revelations from whistleblowers, NHS England has announced a review of seven specialist adult transgender clinics. Adult transgender clinics across England are set to undergo a rigorous inquiry similar to the recent Cass review, focusing on patient […]
Understanding the Cass Review’s impact on Gender Identity Services in the UK. In 2020, Dr. Hilary Cass was commissioned to lead a comprehensive review of Britain’s public health service, the NHS’s gender identity services amidst growing concerns over the adequacy and appropriateness of support provided to transgender youth. The ensuing report, which spanned nearly 400 […]
A recent rally in Edinburgh, spearheaded by controversial anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, known as Posie Parker, has been drowned out by LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. The “Let Women Speak” event, held on April 6, was designed to challenge Scotland’s new hate crime laws through “gender-critical” chants. The laws, criticised by figures such as JK Rowling, aim […]
Hong Kong has made a significant policy adjustment, allowing transgender individuals to change their gender markers on ID cards without undergoing full gender-affirmation surgery. This development follows a landmark ruling by Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal in favour of activists Henry Tse and Q, challenging the stringent surgical requirements previously enforced. Despite this progress, […]