Category: Around the World
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 […]
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 […]