Category: News

Jul 14
UK At Risk Of “Sliding Back” On LGBTQ+ Rights Says Former PM Theresa May

Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May has sounded alarm bells warning that Britain is at risk of “sliding back” on LGBTQ+ rights if the Government does not ban trans conversion therapy. 65-year-old May made the comments at the PinkNews Westminster Summer Reception on Wednesday the 13th of July. Speaking with PinkNews, May discussed the 2017 […]

Jul 13
Homosexual Law Reform in the Cook Islands

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has said he intends to redraft the Crimes Act to remove homosexuality, if successful in the next election. The Cook Islands’ general election will take place at the beginning of next month and current Prime Minister Mark Brown has pledged to redraft 1969’s Crime Act to remove any mention […]

Jul 13
President Zelensky Considering Legalising Same-Sex Marriage In Ukraine

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is said to be considering legalising same-sex marriage in the nation, which is still defending itself from Putin’s invasion. According to reports by the BBC, Zelensky is considering a petition signed by over 28,000 people, which would see the legalisation of same-sex marriages and civil partnerships in Ukraine. Currently, in Ukraine, […]

Jul 11
Wellington Community Pays Tribute To Cole Hampton

Cole Hampton, who passed away on Friday night, was well known as Wellington drag superstar, Pamela Hancock. Cole Hampton’s wake will be held at the Eva Beva at 6pm on Thursday night. Well known for his portrayal of popular Wellington Drag character Pamela Hancock aka Auntie Pam from Bulls, Cole Hampton’s death has left Wellington’s […]

Jul 10
Monkeypox Arrives in Auckland!

Experts say New Zealand can expect more cases in the coming weeks. New Zealand should prepare for more monkeypox cases over the coming weeks as the first person in Auckland tests positive for the viral disease. The man, who is in his early 30s, became the country’s first confirmed case on Saturday night. He is […]

Jul 08
NZ History: 36 Years of Homosexual Law Reform

Historian Gareth Watkins compiles significant July dates in Aotearoa New Zealand’s LGBTQ+ history including the passing of Homosexual Law Reform. 26 July 1877 One of the earliest missionaries in NZ, William Yate, died on this date. Born in Shropshire in 1802 he arrived in the Bay of Islands in 1828.  Scholars think he had sexual […]

Jul 07
Ghana: Over 29 LGBTQ+ Beaten, Robbed & Arrested

Thirty LGBTQ+ people have been beaten and robbed before being arrested by Police in Ghana. According to the LGBTQ+ rights group Rightify Ghana, Twenty-nine men and one transgender woman were arrested after a homophobic mob attacked their house party on the 26th of June. Rightify Ghana says the party was violently interrupted when a group […]

Jul 07
UK: Boris Johnson’s Highest Ranking LGBTQ+ MP Resigns From “Indefensible” Government

Boris Johnson’s most senior LGBTQ+ MP has joined the growing list of MPs deserting the embattled Prime Minister and his Government. Housing minister Stuart Andrew announced his resignation from the UK Government via Twitter, confirming that he would be stepping down from the role he was appointed just six months earlier. “Loyalty and unity are […]