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The Dutch Reformed Church has announced plans to be more inclusive of same-sex unions and apologised for past homophobic discrimination. The church’s apologie came during a General Synod meeting where it was decided to adopt a position “in which everyone’s human dignity is respected.” As a result of the decision, the Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) will now […]
The East African nation of Uganda has announced its plans to impose the death penalty on gay people, leaving the countries already marginalised and discriminated against rainbow community terrified. The bill which is colloquially known as the ‘Kill the Gays’ law, was originally introduced five years ago, however, failed to become law after it was […]
A U.S teen from El Campo High School in Texas has opened up and revealed the extent of homophobic bullying he received after being nominated for Homecoming King. Speaking with ABC13, Justin Boone, who says he was initially “really excited” about his nomination for homecoming king, soon found himself at the centre of a homophobic […]
A new petition has been launched in Australia with the aim of ending the nation’s current ban on gay men donating blood within 12 months of same-sex sexual activity. Ky Ruprecht who is a medical student from Canberra launched the petition titled #AllOurBlood on Change.org, highlighting the current restrictions put in place and upheld by […]
Protesters took to the streets in Paris to show their disapproval of proposed new legislation that will allow same-sex couples and single women the right to conceive children with medical help. The French bioethics law, which was fronted by President Emmanuel Macron, will essentially end discrimination over reproductive rights and enable lesbian couples and single women […]
Massey University could become the first Rainbow Tick holder to have the certification removed if it allows a ‘feminist group’ to proceed with an event that is being labeled as transgender exclusionary. The event, called Feminism 2020 which is scheduled to be held in November at Massey’s Wellington campus is being hosted by a group […]
Gareth Watkins looks back at the events that shaped our rainbow community. 14 October 1888 Writer Katherine Mansfield was born in Wellington. Mansfield had well-documented relationships with both men and women – one being Edith Kathleen Bendall. For a time, Mansfield wrote letters nightly in violet ink to Bendall inviting her to stay alone with […]
The talkback host has dismissed the All Black’s support for the LGBT community. Magic Radio talkback host has criticised All Black TJ Perenara over his recent comments to express magazine, in which he showed support for the LGBT community. Speaking on his show this afternoon, Plunkett dismissed the All Black’s comment as an example of […]