Petition Launched to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy in NZ
The petition comes as UK Prime Minister Theresa May votes to eradicate the ‘abhorrent’ therapy.
While the practice of gay conversion therapy is outlawed...
Auckland Pride AGM
Mark your calendars! Auckland Pride’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday
30 July at Studio One Toi Tū in Ponsonby. The meeting...
Tamati Coffey Wants Minister for Rainbow Issues
The Government MP has called for the establishment of a Minister responsible for rainbow issues saying "I think that's something we could absolutely do...
RainbowYOUTH’s Annual Report Released
RainbowYOUTH’s Annual Report for 2018 has been released to the public and is available to download from www.ry.org.nz. The report documents an important year...
National Accused of Homophobia and Transphobia
Just seven days after future National Party leader Judith Collins apologised for ‘liking’ a tweet that labelled the Labour Party the home of ‘gays’...
First LGBT+ Civil Rights Group Created in Angola
The Iris Angola Association (Associação Íris Angola) has become the first civil rights organisation, advocating for LGBT+ rights to be legally registered by the Angolan government.
According...
America’s Got Talent Judges Brought to Tears by Trans Singer’s Auditon
America's Got talent judge Mel B has been brought to tears during an audition by transgender singer Brody Ray, who chose to sing a...
First Ever Pride in Refugee Camp Held in Kenya
In what is being described as a world first, a Kenyan refugee camp has hosted its very own LGBTI pride parade, with over 200...
