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A new study focusing on Conversion Therapy has found that the efforts to change a child’s sexual orientation does, in fact, lead to a disturbingly large rise in attempted suicides. The United States-based study, which was conducted by the Family Acceptance Project is the first to look at the role and impact of parents and others […]
Ahead of Auckland Pride’s Hui this Sunday, Oliver Hall conducted an interview with Cissy Rock at 4pm on Friday 16 November – this is a transcript of their conversation. The last press release, what I took from that – and from the comments I’ve seen on social media seem to have taken from that is […]
A Dunedin church opposed to the blessing of same-sex civil marriages has withdrawn from the Anglican diocese, with its vicar calling the blessing of same-sex marriages and homosexuality an “abomination” St Matthew’s Church in Stafford St this week voted to disaffiliate from the Anglican Church in protest over the Anglican position on same-sex marriage blessings. […]
Once described as the Godfather of contemporary dance, Douglas Wright has died following a battle with cancer. Wright’s credits include about 50 performances; a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to dance, and an Arts Foundation Laureate. Tributes have flowed all day for Wright, with a number of organisations and artists […]
Last week, New Zealand Police was advised by the Board of Auckland Pride that a decision had been made that Police officers were welcome to participate in the 2019 Auckland Pride Parade, but would not be able to march in uniform. The Board came to this decision following its annual series of consultation meetings, during […]
Scotland has announced plans in becoming the first country in the world to bring LGBTI inclusive education into all its state schools. “I am delighted to announce we will be the first country in the world to have LGBTI inclusive education embedded within the curriculum,” Scotland’s Deputy First Minister John Swinney, explained while announcing the policy. […]
“All I can say at the moment is we are talking with Police to find a way forward for all,” says Pride Board Chair Cissy Rock, while NZ Police Diversity Liaison Officer, Inspector Tracy Phillips asks community members not to boycott the festival. NZ Police and the Auckland Pride Board are working to find a […]
A new survey conducted by Planet Romeo has revealed that an estimated 30% of gay men in India are already married, however, to a woman, and their wives are non-the wiser. The survey which aimed to discover more about the Indian LGBTI community following the nations historic repeal of Section 377 in September 2018, legalising homosexuality in the […]