Category: News

Jan 18
Algerian Authorities Attempt To Shutdown Use Of Pride Flag

Algerian authorities are attempting to stop individuals from using the pride flag by distributing pamphlets and homophobic rhetoric to members of the public in an anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown. The crackdown, which was recorded and shared online, shows local police and other officials handing out information pamphlets to a large crowd about LGBTQ+ flags and symbols. According to […]

Jan 18
UK: Protesters Rally Outside Downing Steet Amid Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Controversy

LGBTQ+ protestors have taken to the streets outside Downing Street against the UK government’s decision to veto the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill.  The Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill, which passed (86-39) in the Scottish Parliament in December 2022, aimed to make it easier for trans people to recognise their identified gender in Scotland legally. […]

Jan 13
“The Time Has Come” Bishop Urges Church Of England To Embrace Same-Sex Marriage

The Bishop of Worcester, Dr John Inge, has spoken out in support of the LGBTQ+ community urging the Church of England to change its anti-same-sex marriage policy. Dr Inge, who penned an open letter to speak out against the Church’s views, says, “the time has come for the Church of England to celebrate and honour […]

Jan 12
More Charges Filed Against Club Q Shooter

Prosecutors have laid an additional Twelve new charges against the alleged Club Q shooter bringing the total number of charges to 317. Anderson Lee Aldrich, the individual accused of opening fire in a Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ bar, Club Q, on the 19th of November, is now facing more charges following their actions that took five […]

Jan 10
Thousands March In New Delhi Calling For Same-Sex Marriage In India

Thousands have turned out in protest of India’s same-sex marriage rights, calling on the nation’s government to move forward and recognise same-sex marriage. Over 2,000 members of India’s LGBTQ+ community and allies took part in the Delhi Queer Pride March, which returned after a three-year hiatus due to Covid. Waving rainbow flags while holding balloons […]

Jan 10
Monkeypox Vaccine Not Yet Approved For Use In NZ

From today Kiwis are able to complete Monkypox Assessment, but there is still no official date set for vaccine roll out. From today, Kiwis can complete an assessment to see if they are eligible for a monkeypox vaccine, despite no vaccine being officially approved for use in NZ yet. A vaccine is now in the […]

Jan 06
UK: Teen Boy Beaten By His Own Family After Coming Out As Gay

The family of a 16-year-old boy who came out as gay have pleaded guilty to assault after using violence against the teen, claiming he “could be changed.” Blackburn Magistrate’s Court heard on Wednesday, the 4th of January, that the victim feared for his life after coming out to his family.  The family members (Including his […]

Jan 03
USA: Appeals Court Rules In Favour Of Florida High School’s Ban On Trans Kids Using Preferred Bathrooms

The federal appeals court in the United States ruled that a Florida high school’s policy prohibiting trans students from using bathrooms that reflect their gender identity is constitutional. The 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled by a vote of seven to four that requiring trans students to use bathrooms corresponding to the gender assigned […]