Category: News
In spite of being shunned for the Oscar win for best film, a team of critics have come together to compile a list of the greatest LGBT movies of all time – and Carol has come out as number one. The list was put together by 100 programmers, critics, and film makers in celebration of […]
There is a trend in films and television of transgender characters being played by cis gendered people. Take Jeffrey Tambor in Transparent, or Eddie Redmayne in The Danish Girl. While trans visibility is on the rise in the media, the reality is that these roles are very rarely played by trans people. Laverne Cox, transgender star of hit […]
Conservative group Family First NZ have weighed in on the debate concerning gender neutral bathroom facilities in schools in a legal opinion. The group who were also in the media after releasing a report discouraging parents from supporting gender transitions in their children. The group said that schools “are not required under the law to have to allow […]
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 […]