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Republican lawmakers in Ohio have introduced a far-reaching bill that would restrict support for transgender children in schools and local governments — and could overturn existing bans on so-called “conversion therapy.” State Reps. Gary Click and Josh Williams unveiled House Bill 693 (H.B. 693), a 55-page proposal containing multiple provisions affecting trans youth and their […]
The New Zealand Government has formally signed the global Call-to-Action on Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U), reinforcing its commitment to eliminating HIV transmission and tackling stigma. Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey announced the milestone, describing U=U as a “clear, evidence-based principle” central to the country’s HIV response. “U=U is a clear, evidence-based principle that when someone […]
The High Court of England and Wales has ruled that transgender women are lawfully permitted to use women’s facilities in public services — but not in single-sex spaces within workplaces. The judgment, handed down on Friday (13 February), examined the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) interim code of practice issued after last year’s Supreme […]
Representatives from the 46-member Council of Europe have overwhelmingly supported a resolution urging all member states to outlaw LGBTQIA+ conversion practices — a decade after Malta became the first European country to introduce such a ban. The resolution was put forward by UK Labour MP Kate Osborne and calls for “a ban on conversion practices, […]
Politicians from National’s Government, Labour, the Green Party and Te Pāti Māori were met with an intense reception when they stepped onto the Big Gay Out mainstage at 2.10pm, as loud protests and boos rang out across Coyle Park. ACT and NZ First politicians did not attend the event. The 10-minute political panel, hosted by […]
Politicians are set to appear on the Big Gay Out mainstage this afternoon, as organisers The Burnett Foundation face growing backlash over their decision to platform political figures on the mainstage. A 10-minute political panel hosted by drag performer Miss Ribena is scheduled for 2.10pm today, with protests planned from 2pm by community group Rainbow […]
The Church of England has formally dropped proposals to introduce stand-alone blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples in its churches, bringing a years-long and costly process to an abrupt end. At this week’s General Synod, members voted to continue discussing the issue in the future. However, bishops had already concluded there were theological and legal barriers […]
Clay Parikh — a special government employee whose election conspiracy claims were linked to a recent FBI raid at a Fulton County, Georgia election office, has described Pride displays in churches as evidence of “the devil trying to brainwash people.” Parikh declined to explain when he became a special government employee or outline his official […]