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Census General Manager Denise McGregor has confirmed that there is a high possibility of questions concerning gender identity and sexual orientation will appear on the 2018 New Zealand Census forms if discussion and submission for the change continues. McGregor comments that “[they] have seen some really informed thinking – and heated debate – around many of […]
Eight justices’ decision reverses ower court’s ruling that the adoption rights granted to a same-sex couple in Georgia had no validity in Alabama. In a victory for LGBT rights groups, the eight justices of the supreme court on Monday unanimously overruled an Alabama court that balked at recognizing a same-sex adoption. The decision reverses the lower […]
The US and France are the only other countries to have formally approved pre-exposure prophylaxis, a pull used by HIV-ngeative gay men as a form of HIV prevention. Canada has followed in the footsteps of the US and France by becoming the latest country to approve HIV-prevention medication pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Canada’s national department of health, […]
Wellington High School has replaced outdated gendered bathrooms with a progression all gender bathrooms. The school’s LGBTI+ group UltraViolet raised the issue with school staff and were happily granted the ability to make these changes. This change will help to stop bullying and confusion in regards to transgender or intersex students who may still be working […]
Boasting over thirty diverse events including the popular Pride Parade and Out in the Park, Wellington Pride has evolved into a week long festival to recognise and celebrate all corners of the diverse queer capital landscape. “Wellington Pride Festival | Tū whakahīhī e Te Whanganui-ā-Tara is truly a festival for the community by the community,” […]
Despite being an avid music festival goer, Anna Whitelaw always wanted to attend one tailored for the LGBTI community. “I think there is something about dancing under the sun or stars, and experiencing music and art together that is almost impossible to replicate in a nightclub,” she told the Star Observer. “My business partner Mason and […]
Affinity Services have announced the implementation of Silver Rainbow, an initiative to increase education for Rest Homes and other aged care services in caring for LGBTI community members. “The Silver Rainbow programme equips the aged care sector with the ideas, tools and resources to ensure that services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex older people […]
Italy’s senate has passed a bill allowing same-sex civil unions to be legally recognised. The move comes as the most recent development in Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s goal to align the country with the vaguely-defined region of western Europe. However, the bill’s journey into passing has not been a smooth one. It was in the air for […]