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Following a series of anti-LGBTQ+ incidents across Australia, advocates are calling on the Government to implement stronger legal protections for Rainbow communities. Concerns have been expressed by Equality Australia that there is a lack of uniformity in laws across Australia, leaving the rainbow community vulnerable to hate speech and discrimination. Currently, no laws in Victoria, […]
A queer Ukrainian soldier fighting off the Russian invasion is calling for the urgent legalisation of same-sex partnerships in Ukraine. Anna “Kajhan” Zyablikova, a soldier serving in the 47th Brigade of Ukraine’s armed forces, believes that legalising partnerships between same-sex couples is a simple move that would positively impact LGBTQ soldiers. Under the current law, […]
The UK government has confirmed it intends to wind down its vaccination campaign against mpox, which began in May 2022 and has disproportionately affected men who have sex with men. The decision made by the UK government follows the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) confirmation that mpox, a virus formerly known as monkeypox, remains a public […]
On Thursday (23 March), Republican Governor Brad Little of Idaho signed Senate Bill 1100 into law, restricting transgender students from using bathrooms that align with their gender. The new law, which effectively bars trans youth in the state from using the correct bathroom, allows students to take legal action against public schools that allow trans […]
In a media statement, Speak Up For Women, the organisers of Posie Parker’s NZ tour have said her Wellington appearance has now been canceled due to security concerns following chaotic scenes in Auckland. “Tomorrow’s Let Women Speak gathering in Wellington has been canceled,” the statement read after Parker’s Auckland appearance descended into chaos, seeing Parker […]
Uganda’s Government has passed new legislation that will see individuals facing up to 20 years in prison for identifying as LGBTQ+. Passed on Tuesday, the 21st of March 2023, the new legislation adds to the nation’s already anti-LGBTQ+ legislation by adding longer jail times and incriminating LGBTQ+ allies. While homosexuality was already illegal in Uganda, […]
In an audio interview from a busy Edinburgh cafe, The Chosen Haram’s lead artist, Sadiq Ali, tells express about growing up in a traditional Islamic household, hearing his father agree with the death penalty as a punishment for homosexuality, and discovering his love for circus performance. For more information and to book tickets for The […]
Immigration New Zealand have confirmed that the controversial activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, aka Posie Parker, will be allowed into Aoteroa after reviewing the potential risk to public order or public interest. UK-based Posie Parker, is scheduled to hold and address rallies in both Auckland and Wellington this weekend, despite having had her visa waiver application reviewed […]