Category: Around the World
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 […]
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 […]