Category: News
The ILGA Oceania (International lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex association) has announced the result of their elected officer holders for the ILGA Oceania Board for 2016 to 2018. Kiwi born Rawa Karetai has been named as co-convenor of the board alongside Samoan born Ymania Brown. Rawa will also join the ILGA World Board. Simon Margan also joins as the Secretary […]
Adam Reynolds and Chaz Harris are the creators behind Promised Land, a new LGBT+ based illustrated storybook which focuses on a love story between two male characters. “We believe that it is important that there are stories that foster acceptance and the belief that it doesn’t matter who you love” says Reynolds. Amy Jane Bedwell sits […]
China’s infamous State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television has released new regulations for content that “exaggerates the dark side of society.” As part of the new rules same-sex relationships, extra-marital affairs, one night stands and underage relationships are all deemed too sensitive for Chinese audiences. The ban extends to smoking, revealing clothing […]
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Wellington High School has replaced outdated gendered bathrooms with a progression all gender bathrooms.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,” […]