Category: News
A transgender man has made history in Vietnam after giving birth to his baby daughter on the 16th of May. The well-known transgender couple Minh Khang and Minh Anh welcomed their healthy 2.3kg baby daughter Thiên An into the world in Ho Chi Man City. The 24-year-old husband Khang, who was female at birth and […]
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, LGBT+ charities are warning of an “unfolding humanitarian crisis” in Commonwealth countries, particularly in South Africa. The Kaleidoscope Trust which represents LGBTI+ charities working in Commonwealth nations has said that the COVID-19 outbreak and the resulting response encouraging threats of inequality, exclusion, discrimination and poverty already pose to […]
South Africa’s Government is facing criticism from human rights groups for excluding LGBT+ refugees and asylum seekers from crucial coronavirus relief packages. With South Africa being a common destination for people fleeing nations who persecute sexual minorities, LGBT+ refugees and asylum seekers who have historically been given little access to basic amenities, are now facing new […]
Judicial nominee Cory Wilson, who has a history of voting against LGBT+ legislation could take a permanent place in the United States Supreme Court, a move that many fear could further hinder LGBT+ rights in the United States. Wilson, who became President Donald Trump’s latest nominee to the 5th United States Circuit Court of Appeals, […]
You can view the trailer for Pixar’s new gay short film OUT here. Pixar has introduced its first-ever gay lead character in the short film Out. Out debuted on digital streaming platform Disney+, as part of the SparkShorts series, over the weekend. The short film tells the story of Greg who has yet to tell his parents he […]
In a recent interview, the new National party leader Todd Muller refused to say if he supported same-sex marriage or not. Newly elected National Party leader Todd Muller has refused to say whether he would have supported Louisa Wall’s Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment bill or not. The bill’s passage would enact same-sex marriage in […]
Newly deposed National Party leader Simon Bridges speaks to Levi Joule about past mistakes, making amends with the LGBT+ community and his ambitions for the future. Simon Bridges arrives for the express interview in an upbeat mood. It’s February 2020, the COVID 19 pandemic has yet to sweep the country and National is still polling […]
Nineteen gay men and trans women who were arrested in a raid on an LGBT+ shelter in Uganda in March are finally free after charges against them were dropped. The director of public prosecutions officially withdrew all charges against the traumatised individuals who’d been refused bail and access to their lawyers for 49 days. In […]