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Amongst a number of law reforms that have been passed by the Sovereign Council of Sudan this week, there has been a repeal of the penal code that imposed the death penalty upon anyone found guilty of engaging in consensual same-sex sexual relations. Under item 148 of the Penal Code in Sudan same-sex relations is […]
The CEO of BMW in Russia has hit back at a wave of outrage over the company’s support of Pride Month across the world where they placed a rainbow flag behind the logo on the brand’s global website and social media accounts. Stefan Teuchert, CEO of BMW Group Russia, has spoken about the outrage when […]
With many youth searching for alternative methods of income in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of OnlyFans content creators has skyrocketed by 42% in the United Kingdom. According to reports, the subscriber-based social network’s popularity took off in the UK from March to July, with the number of contributors on the site […]
Rivera’s onscreen girlfriend, Heather Morris, and Demi Lovato have taken to Instagram to praise the impact the late actress’s character had on LGBT+ young people with Lovato calling her “groundbreaking” for queer woman. Naya Rivera’s death last week has been ruled an accidental drowning, with foul play and suicide ruled out completely. Rivera, who played […]
Auckland DHB tells express that “the screening, prevention and treatment of HIV is a priority” refuting claims that some men have been turned away from accessing PrEP at their clinics. The Auckland District Health Board have denied accusations that recent policy changes have left gay and bisexual men in Auckland with limited access to PrEP. […]
The Norwegian Government has changed its guidelines to allow LGBT+ refugees to be prioritised in the country’s refugee intake. The Norwegian Department of Integration has decided to give priority to LGBTQ+ refugees when transferring from third countries. The Integration Secretariat has announced the modification of its directives and has instructed officials to deal with these […]
A United Nations (UN) expert has called for a global ban on conversion therapy, telling the Human Rights Council that the practice inflicts severe pain and suffering on LGBT+ people often resulting in long-lasting psychological and physical damage. Across the period of several months the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on […]
“We need to help GPs improve those figures” : Dr Peter Saxton There is still more to be done in making sure gay and bisexual men (GBM) have access to appropriate sexual health services and PrEP in New Zealand according to the director of the Gay Men’s Sexual health research group, Dr Peter Saxton. Dr […]