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Campaigners are demanding swift action from the UK government to disclose the findings of a review focusing on the treatment of LGBTQ+ veterans who were forced out of their military positions due to their sexual orientation. Before 2000, being gay in the British military was considered illegal, affecting an estimated 5,000 veterans. Despite some individuals […]
U.S. President Joe Biden has hit out at new state laws imposing stricter regulations on gender-changing medical procedures for children and removing or restricting books from schools and libraries. During a joint press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, President Biden emphasised his unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community. His remarks came just days […]
Tel Aviv witnessed a remarkable display of solidarity as over 150,000 individuals flooded the streets on Thursday to participate in the city’s vibrant LGBTQ+ pride parade. The event occurred against a backdrop of heightened tensions caused by escalating threats against the LGBTQ+ community, which have become increasingly pronounced since the inclusion of ultra-Orthodox and ultra-right […]
Over 200 LGBTQ+ organisations and their supporters have united to make a strong call to Target, urging the retail giant to replenish its inventory of Pride merchandise and condemn the actions of “extremists” who have spoken out against these controversial items. The demand comes in response to the recent revelation that Target’s Pride collection includes […]
express has all the details you need to know. Trans icon and trailblazer Georgina Beyer will be remembered next month at a public event in Wellington. Taking place on July 18, The Life and Times of Georgina Beyer will be an opportunity for the public to pay their respects and share their memories of Beyer […]
The Rainbow Games Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024, a groundbreaking multisport event promoting inclusivity and diversity, is set to take place from April 5th to April 11th, 2024 – and registrations are now open! Embodying the values of Turangawaewae (place and belonging), Manamotuhake (self-determination), Hauroa (enhancing wellness), and Manaakitanga (a supported approach), the Rainbow Games 2024 […]
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing increasing pressure to clarify the government’s position on the LGBTQ+ rights movement in Malaysia following authorities’ confiscation of Pride products. The urgency for clarification arises as multinational companies introduce products associated with lifestyles deemed taboo in Muslim-majority countries, including Malaysia, which is seeing increased rates of homophobia and […]
In a significant move, Russian authorities have imposed a fine on a local streaming platform for the first time under the country’s law prohibiting “Gay propaganda.” According to reports by The federal media regulator Trikolor Kino i TV, based in St. Petersburg, was fined 1.2 million rublesNZD 28,1000 ) by the Magistrate Court during a […]