Category: Around the World
In a historic move, Estonia has become the first former Soviet republic to legalise same-sex marriage. The country’s parliament passed the legislation with a 55 to 34 vote in its 101-seat parliament in June 2023. The law officially took effect on New Year’s Day, 2023, enabling same-sex couples in Estonia to start registering their marriage […]
A new study by The Williams Institute at UCLA has identified that approximately 13.9 million adults in the United States, or 5.5% of the population, identify as LGBTQ+. The study, which analysed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found noticeable age-related trends within the LGBTQ+ community. Young adults, particularly those aged 18-24, […]
An explicit video allegedly involving a former aide to Maryland Senator Ben Cardin has prompted the resignation of a staffer and an investigation by the US Capitol Police. The video, released by the right-wing media outlet Daily Caller, supposedly shows two men engaging in sexual activity in a Senate hearing room, typically used by lawmakers […]
In a ground-breaking declaration, Pope Francis has signalled a shift in the Vatican’s stance towards LGBTQ+ inclusivity, permitting priests to bless same-sex unions. The declaration, aligning with Pope Francis’ inclusive vision since his papacy began in 2013, marks a significant deviation from past practices. It advocates for the Church’s openness and support to all individuals, […]
Human Rights groups and activists in Uganda have initiated a legal battle against the government’s severe Anti-Homosexuality Act, a law that has caused widespread condemnation internationally. Signed by President Yoweri Museveni in May, the law intensifies the already harsh stance against LGBTQ+ individuals in Uganda, imposing the death penalty for certain homosexual acts and life […]
In a bizarre move reflecting Russia’s intensifying crackdown on LGBTQ+ representation, a Siberian official has objected to a seemingly innocuous promotional image. The photo, depicting two men in summer attire enjoying ice cream amidst Siberia’s harsh winter, has been criticised for allegedly promoting “non-traditional relationships.” This development follows Russia’s recent legislative actions, including the November […]
The UK Parliament is set to hold a debate to determine appropriate compensation for military veterans who were discharged due to their sexual orientation. The debate comes after revelations of the hardships faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the British military before the year 2000, when a ban on their service was in place, not only […]
Russia’s clampdown on the LGBTQ+ community has seen another LGBTQ+ club raided by riot police, who forcibly entered the venue Fame in Yekaterinburg, Russia’s fourth-largest city. The incident, which was captured in a video shared by local news sources, showed police interrupting the club’s activities, abruptly halting the music and turning on the lights as […]