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The Netherlands has voted to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation. This means that individuals cannot be discriminated against because of their sexual orientation in areas such as employment, housing, and healthcare. The ban, which has seen lawmakers amend the nation’s constitution, was approved in a 56-15 vote by the Dutch senate and is the […]
In a historic decision, The Church of England has voted in favour of blessing same-sex marriages. However, it will continue to ban parishes and clergy from conducting such ceremonies. The move to allow same-sex blessings was finally approved on the 9th of February during a meeting of the Church’s governing body (General Synod) following a […]
Ahead of Rūrangi: Rising Lights’ premiere on Prime on Sunday 12 February, and Neon and SkyGo the following day, Writer and Executive Producer Cole Meyers takes Oliver Hall behind the scenes to reveal the groundbreaking approach to filmmaking that contributed to the show’s unprecedented success. Coinciding with Auckland’s Pride month, Rūrangi’s second season ‘Rising Lights’ […]
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed he’s postponed any changes in legislation addressing hate speech and discrimination in Aotearoa. The Prime Minister’s decision was amid a wide range of changes in policy from the Labour Party following the resignation of Jacinda Ardern. It followed last year’s announcement by Justice Minister Kiri Allan that changes to […]
The highest court in Hong Kong has made a landmark ruling allowing transgender individuals to change the gender on their identity cards without undergoing surgery. This ruling is a massive victory for the LGBTQ+ community and a step towards greater recognition and protection of their rights. It also reflects a growing trend towards removing barriers […]
A Christian school in the U.S. State of Missouri will be closing permanently in May this year, following a decision by local churches to cut their funding over the School’s support for the LGBTQ+ community. This decision highlights the ongoing tension between religious institutions and the LGBTQ+ community, as well as the importance of inclusivity […]
Vanessa “Vin” Pappas, the COO of TikTok, recently publicly identified as non-binary, becoming one of the few executives in the tech industry to do so. Their announcement has highlighted the importance of inclusivity and representation in the workplace, and ads to TikTok, as a global platform, being seen as supportive of the LGBTQ+ community by […]
Urge Events’ Tri-Nations Party took over Auckland’s Phoenix Cabaret as part of the Bear New Zealand Week. Bear New Zealand Week’s big dance party Tri-Nations featured sets from Sydney’s DJ Rob Davis, plus locals DJ Everett Wayne and DJ Register. Photos | Peter Jennings. Phoenix Cabaret, Level 1, 258 Karangahape Road, Auckland. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”1872″ […]