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Winter Pride 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable celebration of rainbow culture in Queenstown—and we’ve hand‑picked the events we’re absolutely buzzing for. Each one promises creativity, community and connection, surrounded by Queenstown’s stunning natural beauty. Pride in the Lane 🌈 When: Saturday 16 August, 12–8 pm 📍 Where: Church Lane 💰 Entry: Free […]
The leader of Hong Kong has announced his support for a new bill that would, for the first time, grant limited legal recognition to same-sex couples in the Chinese Special Administrative Region. Chief executive John Lee confirmed that his administration drafted the legislation in response to a 2023 ruling by the Court of Final Appeal, […]
The UK government’s newly published guidance on relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) has come under fire for downplaying transgender identities and urging teachers not to present gender identity as fact. Released by the Department for Education (DfE) on Tuesday (15 July), the long-awaited 42-page guidance outlines how schools must deliver RSHE from 1 September […]
As Texas continues to reel from catastrophic floods that left at least 134 people dead and over 100 missing earlier this month, Republican lawmakers are under fire for using a special legislative session — intended to address the disaster — to push anti-trans legislation. Originally, Governor Greg Abbott had called a special session in June […]
The Church of England (C of E) has voted to remove a clause from one of its key documents used in clergy selection, which described homosexuality as “especially dishonourable”, in a move seen as a step towards greater LGBTQ+ inclusion. During a meeting on Tuesday (15 July), the General Synod – the Church’s legislative body […]
A conservative Christian organisation is protesting the new reality series Back to the Frontier for featuring a same-sex couple, calling the decision a “glorification of sin” and launching a petition demanding their removal. The series, which recently premiered on the Magnolia Network, challenges three families to live as 1880s homesteaders, giving up modern comforts like […]
US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh outrage after mocking trans women in sport during a summit with religious leaders held at the White House. The comments were made during the White House Faith Office summit on Monday, 14 July, in what the administration called the “first event of its kind”. The gathering brought together […]
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing widespread criticism for hosting a Pride Month celebration at 10 Downing Street, despite his government’s stance on trans rights drawing accusations of regression. A video shared by Downing Street’s official social media accounts showcased the reception, held at the prime minister’s London residence, marking Pride Month. Addressing attendees, […]