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Since 1861, Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code has declared homosexuality an “unnatural offence” and “an order against nature”. Those who are caught participating in gay sex are liable to suffer a 10-year prison sentence, and as a result of this governmental stature on homosexuality, it has remained one of the most taboo subjects in […]
Australia’s largest GLBT festival just around the corner! Happening from 19 February to 6 March, Sydney will play host once more to the 38th Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras. The festival brings together over 50 events including the iconic parade, a range of parties, art exhibitions, concerts and family events. As a popular holiday spot for […]
International soccer star Lori Lindsey is the latest Proud to Play Sports Ambassador Former professional soccer player, Lori Lindsey, is the latest Proud to Play Sports Ambassador. She joins New Zealanders, Olympic rower Robbie Manson and Olympic speedskater Blake Skjellerup. Her trip is enabled with support from the United States Embassy in New Zealand. Lori […]
RainbowYOUTH is in the market for executive advisors. These roles would involve mentoring young people within the rainbow community and being involved in support and youth development programmes. These positions are voluntary and extremely important to the RainbowYOUTH governance board, so a desire to help the young GLBT community is a must! Visit the RainbowYOUTH website for more information […]
No individuals will be banned from marching in the 2016 Auckland Pride Parade. However, stipulations have been put in place to prevent any person marching in representation of the Department of Corrections. Corrections staff are free to traverse the Ponsonby circuit, but are not permitted to march in uniform, or in any way representing the […]
In 1986, Bob Tizard voted for the implementation of the Homosexual Law Reform. Yesterday, he passed away at the age of 91. But Tizard’s legacy of pro-GLBT support will continue to live on through his wife Catherine, and his daughter Judith who, like her father, is also a member of the Labour party.
KNOWN for his portrayal of Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings series, Ian McKellen has weighed in to the debate over the lack of diversity at the Academy Awards, stating that racially diverse actors were not the only ones being snubbed. The debate started over allegations of racial prejudice after the nominations in the […]
A room-for-rent advertisement in Wellington that specified ‘no heterosexuals’ has faced criticism from the Human Rights Commission. The advertisement, which was listed on Trade Me on 22 January , included the line: “We don’t want to live with a couple, a heterosexual person, or someone who is loud at night, or drinks/does drugs/party[s] a lot. […]