Category: News

Aug 25
Study Highlights Disturbing Global Reach Of ‘Conversion Therapy’

A newly released report has highlighted the disturbing reach of so-called conversion therapy across the globe. The report which was released by OutRight Action International, analyses data from surveys from over 80 countries around the world, along with in-depth interviews from experts and survivors from the dangerous practise that aims to change an individuals sexuality […]

Aug 24
Trump White House Attempts To Remove LGBTI Employment Protections

The United States Supreme Court is being urged by Trump’s Justice Department to rule in favour of removing LGBTI employment rights. The Justice Department’s brief argues that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars sex discrimination in the workforce, shouldn’t apply to cases of anti-gay discrimination. The 34-page brief which was […]

Aug 24
Palestinian LGBTI Rights Group Under Threat From Authorities

A Palestinian LGBTI rights group is at risk of being arrested and shutdown, following local authorities claiming the group is operating contrary to the “values of Palestinian society.”  According to reports from the Times of Israel, Palestinian Authority police spokesman Louay Arzeikat said events by the LGBTI rights group known as al-Qaws “go against and infringe upon the higher principles […]

Aug 24
Rainbow Pride Auckland Still Planning February 2020 Pride Month Celebrations

Despite not securing ATEED funding for a full-scale parade; Rainbow Pride Auckland tell express they will still put on a ‘range of rainbow celebrations’ from 16-29 February 2020, which will run directly after Auckland Pride’s festival (1-16 February), giving us a full month of Pride events.  In a statement Rainbow Pride Auckland tells us:  “Rainbow […]

Aug 23
Exclusive: 2020 Auckland Pride Parade Now Unlikely

ATEED will not be funding Rainbow Pride Auckland’s proposed parade next year. Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) will not be funding Rainbow Pride Auckland’s proposed pride parade next year. ATEED has confirmed to express that due to the inability to find a suitable parade route, the council organisation would not be providing parade funding […]

Aug 23
Dozens Arrested in Ugandan Transgender Crackdown

Dozens of transgender activists have been arrested by local police after taking part in a training workshop in Uganda. According to reports local media, 33 participants of mainly Rwandan descent were arrested along with a few individuals who are Congolese and Ugandans. The activists who were taking part in a workshop at Sangalo Beach in […]

Aug 23
London Opens UK’s First Permanent Rainbow Crossing

The city of London has become the first place in the United Kingdom to install a permanent rainbow crossing for pedestrians on its streets. Aiming to show solidarity with the LGBTI+ community the crossing has been installed in the south London borough of Lambeth in Herne Hill, on two crossings outside the entrance to Brockwell […]

Aug 22
Brutal Serial Killer Who Targeted Gay Men Set to be Executed

One of America’s most notorious homophobic murderers, Gary Ray Bowles who brutally murdered six gay men in the space of just eight months is set to be executed by the state of Florida tomorrow. Gary Ray Bowles was convicted on six separate counts of first-degree murder after embarking on a killing spree, deliberately targeting gay […]