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A major new poll has found that nearly one in four LGBTQ+ individuals in Scotland faced discrimination in 2023, with a leading charity describing the findings as “no surprise.” The Scottish Government’s annual report, based on the 2023 Scottish Household Survey, revealed that 23% of respondents identifying as gay, lesbian, or bisexual experienced discrimination last […]
Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy has reportedly refused to wear a rainbow armband during his team’s 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, citing his Muslim faith as the reason. The weekend marked the return of the Rainbow Laces campaign, an initiative by Stonewall aimed at promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion in football and addressing homophobia in the sport. […]
A former youth leader at Destiny Church has admitted to sexually abusing six boys, with the court now permitting his name to be made public. Kiwa Hami Tamati Edward Hamiora-Te Hira, 29, pleaded guilty to eight charges at the Manukau District Court on Friday. His lawyer, Kelly-Ann Stoikoff, confirmed on Monday that the charges include […]
Graeme Reid, the United Nations Independent Expert on violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, has called for decisive action from Poland’s government to address pervasive discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals. Speaking at the conclusion of his 10-day visit to the country, Reid underscored the need for legislative reforms to ensure […]
With the number of HIV+ migrants entering NZ increasing, Body Positive has set up a ‘Welcome to New Zealand’ page on their website, providing eye-opening information and facts about how our country looks after HIV+ people, which is quite different compared to even some of our closest Western neighbours. Body Positive CEO Mark Fisher gives […]
For the first time in Nepal’s history, two out transgender candidates, Honey Maharjan and Mouni Maharjan, are running for public office. Their groundbreaking campaigns mark a pivotal moment for the LGBTQ+ community in South Asia. Honey Maharjan, 44, is contesting for the position of Mayor in Kirtipur, a municipality near Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Meanwhile, Mouni […]
Following the ousting of Darleen Dana, the Green Party have made history as Benjamin Doyle, our parliament’s first openly non-binary MP, has stepped up. They talk to YOUR ex about everyday transphobia in parliament and standing up for Te Tiriti. What does being our first openly non-binary MP mean to you? Firstly, I think it’s […]
Transport for London (TfL) has renamed its London Overground lines, honouring a significant piece of LGBTQ+ history with the introduction of the Mildmay Line. Running between Richmond, Clapham Junction, and Stratford, the line now commemorates Mildmay Mission Hospital in Shoreditch, which played a pivotal role during the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s. The hospital, a […]