Category: News
Figures released by the University of Otago’s AIDS Epidemiology Group show that 2015 had the highest number of newly diagnosed HIV infections among gay and bisexual men ever recorded. Figures show that gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) remain most affected by HIV infection in New Zealand. 88 gay and bisexual men were […]
New research in New Zealand shows people from Rainbow communities are struggling to get the right help after sexual and partner violence. More funding for sexual violence agencies is fantastic and much needed – but will it mean takatāpui, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex survivors get the help they need? “The barriers start with […]
In a touching ceremony held at the NZAF headquarters, Shaun Robinson was today farewelled from his role as Executive Director of the New Zealand AIDS Foundation after five years of service. Proceedings begun with a powhiri welcoming all guests into venue followed by a traditional Māori greeting. Shaun Robinson sat with current board members on […]
Researchers at Drexel University in Pennsylvania have discovered that bisexual women face a disproportionately high rate of anxiety, depression, substance use, and self harm. Annie Shearer, the study’s publication research assistant, said in a press release that “prejudice and stigma from gay and lesbian communities in addition to heterosexual communities” plays a large role in the high levels of depression […]
Queenstown Rotary Club, a famously conservative kiwi institution, have elected a local transwoman as president. Rotary have turned over a new leaf with the election of new president Monica Mulholland, who began living publicly as a woman earlier this year. She has expressed that she has felt overwhelmed by the election and says that her Queenstown club are […]
Friday 20 May is Pink Shirt Day; an annual stand against bullying and fight against discrimination. Over 300 individuals, schools, community groups, universities, businesses and workplaces are set to turn Aotearoa pink and combat bullying – a record number for the campaign. Today in New Zealand, young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or […]
An Equal Justice Project Symposium took place last week to discuss the current situation for transgender prisoners in the New Zealand prison system. Following this discussion, the panel of three went on to suggest possible changes which may be made to national legislation and our community in general to improve this situation. One major point raised […]
‘The Lord of the Rings’ star Sir Ian McKellen is set to inaugurate KASHISH 2016 on May 25. The festival will be the 7th edition of South Asia’s biggest LGBT film fest to be held from May 25-29, 2016. One of most successful British stars, Sir Ian McKellen will inaugurate the 7th edition of KASHISH Mumbai […]