Category: News
A new settlement between the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Christian Employers Alliance could make it significantly harder for some transgender and non-binary workers to challenge workplace discrimination through the federal agency. Under the agreement, finalised in August, the EEOC has agreed not to pursue certain gender-identity-related claims against qualifying members of the […]
With mpox cases rising across the Tasman, Liz Gibbs, Chief Executive of Burnett Foundation Aotearoa, explains why mpox remains an important health issue in 2026, who should consider vaccination, the symptoms to watch for, and why acting early — without fear, stigma or judgement — is the best way to protect ourselves and our communities. […]
Rainbow Games ambassador and proud drag diva Buckwheat shares her top fitness tips to help everyone strut into October’s Rainbow Games healthy, happy and ready for gold medal glory D – Dedication To achieve your fitness goals, dedication is absolutely non-negotiable! Whether it’s hitting the gym six days a week or finding time to do home workouts, being dedicated means showing up […]
Human rights groups are warning that life for LGBTQ+ people in Indonesia is becoming increasingly dangerous, amid rising reports of violence, surveillance and discriminatory state policies. A major source of concern is a 2025 national defence policy that classifies the “spread of LGBTQ culture” as a non-military threat to the country. Rights organisations say the […]
Donald Trump has again put transgender issues at the centre of his political messaging, telling Republican voters to act as though he is personally on the ballot in the 2026 midterm elections. Speaking to former Republican congressman and Fox News host Trey Gowdy, Trump argued that Republicans perform better when his own name is on […]
Poland has begun allowing same-sex couples married overseas to have their marriages officially recorded in the country’s civil registry, marking a significant shift for LGBTQ+ recognition. New document rules came into effect on 23 August, allowing civil registry offices across Poland to transcribe foreign marriage certificates for two men or two women without incorrectly recording […]
Queensland’s Department of Education is ending its membership of Pride in Diversity, the national LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion programme run by ACON. The department confirmed it had begun withdrawing from the initiative following a review of its external memberships, saying continued participation no longer aligned with its current requirements. The decision comes after a Queensland Parliament […]
The Trump administration has asked the United States Supreme Court to uphold its restrictions on transgender military service, escalating a legal battle that could affect thousands of current and prospective personnel. The Justice Department filed its petition on 28 August, asking the Court to review a ruling that prevents the Pentagon from discharging transgender service […]