Category: Around the World
British musician Ed Sheeran is facing opposition from the Malaysian Islamist party Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) and the Penang mufti over his upcoming concert in Kuala Lumpur, due to his support for LGBTQ+ rights. The concert, scheduled for February 24 at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, has sparked calls for cancellation, mirroring previous attempts by […]
Peter Spooner, the father of Brianna Ghey, a transgender teenager tragically murdered last year, has called for an apology from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak following a controversial comment made during a session of Prime Minister’s Questions. The comment, perceived as a jibe about trans women while Ghey’s mother was present in the chamber, has sparked […]
After a four-year hiatus, the Mumbai Pride March made its much-awaited return to the city on February 3rd. The event saw participants marching through Gamdevi in South Mumbai, rallying for the recognition and advancement of queer rights in India. The parade, as reported by Free Press Journal, anticipated the attendance of about 1,000 individuals. This […]
Recent reports out of Estonia have surfaced, marking the first public enforcement of Russia’s Supreme Court decision that categorises LGBTQ+ activism as extremist, resulting in penalties against individuals for displaying rainbow symbols. This legal action aligns with Russia’s ongoing efforts to suppress LGBTQ+ expressions, underlining the government’s commitment to promoting “traditional family values” during President […]
Florida Congressman Greg Steube and Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville have unveiled a new bill aiming to ban transgender women from participating in any sports team recognised by the US Olympic Committee, potentially impacting amateur competitions as well. Titled the Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act, the legislation is reportedly in response to […]
A recent study by the LGBTQ+ employment platform myGwork has brought to light a significant trend among the younger generation entering the workforce: a third of students and graduates now identify under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. This demographic shift underscores the increasing diversity in sexual orientations and gender identities among Gen Z, poised to reshape workplace […]
The Movement Advancement Project (MAP), an independent think tank in the United States, has unveiled a comprehensive, interactive map detailing the level of safety and legal protections available to LGBTQ+ individuals nationwide. This innovative tool evaluates states based on various legal and policy criteria critical to the LGBTQ+ community, including relationship recognition, nondiscrimination protections, healthcare […]
Prominent transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has initiated a legal challenge against World Aquatics over its policies that significantly limit transgender athletes’ participation in competitive swimming events, including the Olympics. The legal dispute, which was lodged with the International Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland in September last year, was discovered by The Telegraph on […]