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The vandalisation of Auckland University’s ‘Womxnspace’ is being described as “a targeted attack on our community” by the Women’s Rights Officer. The Auckland University Student’s Association Women’s Rights Officer has hit back at those who vandalised the new ‘Womxnspace’ sign saying, “we will not be shaken by this.” Anamika Harirajh has taken to the official AUSA Women’s […]
A feminist event, which many are calling transphobic, will still go ahead in Auckland, despite being banned by Massey University. Auckland Council has moved controversial feminist group Speak Up for Women’s Feminism 2020 event next month from Studio One Toi Tū to Western Springs Garden Community Hall. Feminism 2020 will host Canadian blogger Megan Murphy. […]
Democratic Presidential nominee hopeful Beto O’Rourke has been labelled a “wacko” by President Donald Trump after the Texas politician called for anti-LGBTI churches to have their tax exemptions removed. Beto O’Rourke who proposed the removal of the tax-exemption status of churches that oppose same-sex marriage made the comments in Los Angeles during an LGBTI forum […]
The Mother of marriage equality tells express she did it to show support for everyone in the community, including the small percentage who de-transition. Labour MP for Manurewa and the champion of marriage equality in New Zealand, Louisa Wall has found herself criticised for sharing an article about transgender people de transitioning. Wall posted a […]
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 […]