Category: News
The UK Parliament is set to hold a debate to determine appropriate compensation for military veterans who were discharged due to their sexual orientation. The debate comes after revelations of the hardships faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the British military before the year 2000, when a ban on their service was in place, not only […]
COUNTDOWN: FOUR MONTHS TO GO! Prepare for the unprecedented celebration of inclusion and diversity in sports at the Rainbow Games 2024 from Thursday 4 – Monday 8 April! Whether you’re an experienced athlete or just starting out, there is something for everyone. The competitive and social divisions across Open and female-identifying categories create safe spaces […]
Russia’s clampdown on the LGBTQ+ community has seen another LGBTQ+ club raided by riot police, who forcibly entered the venue Fame in Yekaterinburg, Russia’s fourth-largest city. The incident, which was captured in a video shared by local news sources, showed police interrupting the club’s activities, abruptly halting the music and turning on the lights as […]
Statistics show that one-third of transgender and non-binary people have experienced sexual violence, and only 7.1% of instances of sexual violence are reported to police. Founding member of the Rainbow Violence Prevention Network, Angelo Libeau, talks to Oliver Hall about the importance of all of us driving to eliminate sexual violence. Angelo Libeau grew up […]
Hamilton’s Rainbow Hub Waikato is the only permanent space in the country dedicated to all members of the rainbow community that’s not a bar or nightclub. Team Leader Slay Way tells us how a community created an inclusive space that’s the envy of Auckland and Wellington. Tell us about the Rainbow Hub Waikato (RHW). RHW […]
Elijah Luke Michel returns to YOUR ex to voice key concerns from the trans community about what the new government means for their wellbeing. I voted National once, when I turned 18. I had no idea about politics or political parties, but a family member insisted I voted and that I voted blue. Once I […]
Roman Lee-Lo is the manager of the Queenstown luxury hotel, The Rees. He talks to YOUR ex about Queenstown’s post-pandemic comeback, welcoming Winter Pride guests, and setting the benchmark in NZ hospitality. How well do you feel Queenstown has bounced back from the impacts of the pandemic? From a macro perspective, Queenstown is well and […]
Human rights organisations are raising alarms over the recent actions of Jordanian authorities, accusing them of a crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and organisations. Reports from the Human Rights Watch (HRW) indicate a systematic campaign by the General Intelligence Department (GID) and the Public Security Directorate to suppress discussions around gender and sexuality. According to HRW, […]