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The results of a new study from France have shown that hate crimes against the french LGBT+ community have risen 36% in 2019. The figures which were released by the nation’s interior ministry highlight that GBT+ men in France were more likely to be victims of hate crimes with the data also showing higher rates […]
In a show of support for the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHOBIT), the US Embassy in Kazakhstan has displayed the rainbow flag on the side of the embassy in Nur Saltan. Same-sex sexual conduct was decriminalised in 1998 and the right to change your legal gender was allowed in 2003, but all other LGBTIQ rights […]
Disruptions in healthcare services due to the coronavirus pandemic could lead to an extra 500,000 AIDS-related deaths in sub-Saharan Africa by next year, more than doubling the death toll in 2018. A modelling group convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS have suggested that six months of interrupted antiretroviral therapy could exacerbate suffering […]
The Viaduct bar owner also tells express he wants to run for Mayor of Auckland with a “diverse LGBT running mate.” The owner of Viaduct bar Headquarters has told express that his perceived ‘anti-gay bar’ comments were “taken out of context” and that he is in no way homophobic or against gay bars. Molloy created […]
The mother of marriage equality is considering legal action against Labour in an increasingly bitter fight for the Manurewa electorate. Labour MP Louisa Wall is pursuing legal action against her own party over a late nomination that was accepted to contest her seat of Manurewa. The fact the nomination was received and accepted late appears […]
A new study has shown that 40% of LGBT+ people in EU countries have recently faced harassment, with six out of ten people being afraid to publicly hold their partner’s hands. The study which was conducted by the EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) surveyed 140,000 LGBTI people from EU countries, as well as Great Britain, […]
A new anonymous online support service for any person in Aotearoa aged 13-27 has been launched by RainbowYOUTH. The new chat support service aims to help individuals who are looking for guidance, support, or advice around sexuality, gender identity, and intersex status. RainbowYOUTH says the service is ideal for both a young person who is […]
Republicans in the U.S State of Virginia have turned against one of their own representatives following his proud officiating of a same-sex wedding. Republican Congressperson, Denver Riggleman has represented Virginia’s 5th congressional district since 2018, however, has now seen his party turn against him. Riggleman who presided over the marriage of Anthony LeCounte and Alex […]