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The European Union has strongly criticised Hungary after its parliament passed a law banning Pride celebrations and allowing law enforcement to use facial recognition technology to track attendees. E.U. Commissioner for Equality Hadja Lahbib took to social media to reaffirm the bloc’s commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, stating: “We stand with the LGBTQI community – in […]
Texas has been secretly tracking transgender individuals who attempt to update the gender markers on their driver’s licenses, and state officials refuse to explain why. Newly uncovered documents reveal that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been compiling a list of trans residents who request gender marker changes. This information is then forwarded […]
a Christian teacher in the UK who told students that being LGBTQ+ is a sin and that trans people are “just confused” has lost a High Court challenge against a finding of unprofessional conduct. Glawdys Leger, formerly a teacher at Bishop Justus Church of England School in Bromley, south London, made the comments during a […]
Wellington’s vibrant rainbow crossing on Cuba Street will remain unchanged following a judicial review that challenged its legality and safety. The crossing, originally painted in October 2018 to make the city more visibly LGBTQI-friendly, was subject to a legal challenge last month. A group of concerned citizens sought the review, arguing that while they did […]
A new U.S. State Department report on global human rights will no longer include sections covering LGBTQ+ rights, women’s rights, disability rights, discrimination against Indigenous communities, or government corruption, Politico reports. The omissions appear to align with the administration’s recent executive orders eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from federal government policies. The annual […]
Tomorrow night, URGE Events is set to take over the iconic Wunderbar in Lyttelton for a night of sultry beats, electric energy, and unfiltered self-expression. With DJ D Latino, DJ Gregor, and URGE co-owner Everett Wayne behind the decks, this atmospheric party promises to be a highlight of Christchurch Pride. YOUR EX caught up with […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it will phase out treatment for gender dysphoria, citing Donald Trump’s “Defending Women” executive order. This means that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for transgender veterans who are not already receiving treatment will be discontinued. The decision follows a March 14 memo from the Veterans Health Administration, which […]
Protests erupted in Budapest after Hungary’s Parliament passed a law banning Pride events and permitting facial recognition technology to track attendees. The controversial law, backed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party, sparked immediate backlash, with opposition lawmakers releasing rainbow-coloured smoke bombs inside Parliament and thousands of protesters gathering outside. A Crackdown on LGBTQ+ Rights […]