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Historian Gareth Watkins checks out dates in April’s past that were significant milestones for the queer community. 28 April 1869 Painter Frances Hodgkins was born in Dunedin. At the time, Dunedin was the most populous city in New Zealand and was home to a vibrant artistic community. Hodgkins first exhibited there in 1890, and five […]
‘The Boy, The Queen & Everything In Between’ creator Ramon Te Wake talks about living authentically as a trans woman in a changing culture and sharing queer stories with evolving audiences. TVNZ’s new local series, ‘The Boy, The Queen & Everything In Between,’ revisits 90’s K road with a gaggle of well-known drag queens and some […]
Exclusively for YOUR EX, Writer and director Paul Oremland reflects on the profound changes he has witnessed in societal attitudes toward the LGBTQ+ community in New Zealand. Our film, Mysterious Ways, is now available to stream on TVNZ+. It’s a gay love story about a Vicar who wants to marry his Samoan boyfriend in their […]
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 […]
Following the near-400-page Cass Report, adult transgender clinics in England will now face an inquiry into patient care. Following revelations from whistleblowers, NHS England has announced a review of seven specialist adult transgender clinics. Adult transgender clinics across England are set to undergo a rigorous inquiry similar to the recent Cass review, focusing on patient […]
Understanding the Cass Review’s impact on Gender Identity Services in the UK. In 2020, Dr. Hilary Cass was commissioned to lead a comprehensive review of Britain’s public health service, the NHS’s gender identity services amidst growing concerns over the adequacy and appropriateness of support provided to transgender youth. The ensuing report, which spanned nearly 400 […]