Category: Around the World
Ghana’s government has enacted stringent legislation mandating up to three years of incarceration for individuals found guilty of LGBTQ+ identification and five years for involvement in the creation or financial backing of LGBTQ+ organisations. The legislation, which received support from the principal political factions in Ghana, now awaits President Nana Akufo-Addo’s approval to be enacted. […]
Authorities in Sydney have located two bodies, believed to be the missing individuals Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, who were last seen on February 19. The discovery follows the arrest of police officer Beaumont Lamarre-Condon on charges of murdering Baird, 26, and Davies, 29, after he surrendered to police on February 23. Lamarre-Condon, who initially […]
Organisers of the Sydney Mardi Gras have formally requested that members of the New South Wales (NSW) Police Force abstain from participating in this year’s parade. The decision is intended to provide the LGBTIQ+ community with the opportunity to mourn and heal in the aftermath of the arrest of an active-duty officer for a double […]
Australian television host Sarah Harris has shared a heartfelt tribute to Jesse Baird, her late colleague from Studio 10, during an emotional segment on The Project. Describing Baird as an “absolute star,” Harris reminisced about his radiant personality, exceptional talent, and generous heart. The tribute followed the tragic news of Baird’s death at the age […]
J.K. Rowling has reportedly contributed £70,000 to For Women Scotland (FWS), a group contesting the legal interpretation of “woman” under the 2018 Gender Representation on Public Boards Act. The Act seeks to balance gender representation on public boards, defining “women” to include trans women holding a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) – something FWS opposes, arguing […]
Greece has made history by becoming the first nation with a Christian Orthodox majority to legalise same-sex marriage. This landmark decision, reflected in a parliamentary vote of 176-76, not only legalises marriage for same-sex couples but also grants them the right to adopt children. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis lauded the enactment of this law as […]
In a significant move towards equality, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged the Greek parliament to approve new legislation to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption. Labelling this step as crucial for democracy, Mitsotakis emphasised the importance of abolishing the notion of second-tier citizenship, particularly when it affects children. The vote, scheduled for 15 February, has […]
Asbestos contamination has led to the cancellation of the beloved Mardi Gras Fair Day in Sydney just days before the event. The event, which attracts over 70,000 attendees annually, was called off following the discovery of asbestos in Victoria Park, close to Sydney’s central business district. The City of Sydney, the event’s organisers, were alerted […]