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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 […]
The Ipsos LGBT+ Pride 2023 survey has shed light on the diverse landscape of sexual orientation and gender identity across 30 countries, with an average of 9% of the adult population identifying as LGBTQ+. With a sample size of over 22,500 adults below 75, the survey highlights significant generational disparities and varying levels of support […]
A recent poll has shown that 61% of Israelis are in favour of granting equal rights to LGBTQ+ individuals. Conducted by the local television station Channel 13, the poll shows that the level of support is even higher among Jewish Israelis, with 68% expressing their support and only 17% opposing equal rights. Among religious Jews, […]
Following his re-election as president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wasted no time targeting the LGBTQ+ community with his divisive rhetoric. Erdoğan, who has held the presidency since 2014, secured another five-year term after the votes were counted, giving him a clear victory over his opponent, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP). […]