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Over 100,000 individuals have reportedly gathered and marched in solidarity aiming to persuade the nation of Taiwan to vote in favour of marriage equality ahead of a series of referendums. Reported by Taipei Times, the mass equality rally was organised by the Gender Equality Education Coalition, and included musicians, politicians, and filmmakers. “We hope to protect every […]
The Senate election result from Arizona sees the United States first openly bisexual Senator elected, a new addition to the already 153 LGBT politicians elected during this year’s midterms. Despite the constant erosion of LGBT rights under President Donald Trump, a record number of LGBT candidates have won office in during the United States midterms. […]
The All Blacks have become the latest side to don rainbow laces, in support of LGBT rights. The All Blacks say they will be wearing rainbow laces in tomorrow’s test match to show support for Former Welsh captain Gareth Thomas who was the victim of a homophobic attack. The All Blacks will join Wales, England […]
As corporate support for the Auckland Pride Parade dwindles, a givealittle crowdfunding page asks the community for help raising funds. Fletcher Building is the latest in a series of corporations who have decided to pull funding or not attend Auckland’s 2019 Pride Parade in the wake of the board’s decision to ban uniformed police officers. The company […]
Ardern became the first New Zealand Prime Minister to walk in the parade when she walked with Rainbow Labour in this year’s event. In the wake of Auckland Pride’s ban on uniformed police officers participating in next year’s Pride parade, Jacinda Ardern has said Pride is “at its best when it is an inclusive event,” […]
“The statement that New Zealand Police is a racist organisation is directly at odds with the core values we uphold, particularly diversity, professionalism, respect and commitment to Maori and the Treaty.” An NZ Police spokesperson has said. “We strive to be a fair, impartial and bias-free police service, and we are continually on a journey to ensure we achieve […]
Express supplied questions to Emilie Rākete, press spokesperson on behalf of People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) who emailed responses this morning. Emilie notes her answers, ‘represent the organisation’s positions and not those of any individual.’ -You were formerly a member of No Pride In Prisons – when did this group disband and when did PAPA/your involvement […]
Squadron Leader, Stu Pearce has opened up to express magazine elaborating on why the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and its uniformed personnel decided to stand with New Zealand Police and not march in the 2019 Auckland Pride Parade. “The NZDF made the decision not to apply to march in the 2019 Auckland Pride Parade […]