Category: News
Greece’s highest administrative court, the Council of State, has reinstated the country’s ban on blood donations from gay men, reversing a 2022 Health Ministry decision that had lifted the decades-old restriction. The original ban was introduced during the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s, a time when widespread fear and stigma drove public health policy. In […]
Despite anti-trans rhetoric dominating headlines, primary healthcare workers are embracing training and rejecting misinformation, proving that real change happens on the ground, says Jennifer Shields. If you were to look online or follow the news, it would be easy to think we’re in the midst of a huge anti-trans backlash. And in many ways, we […]
Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is facing criticism after allegations surfaced that his team removed LGBTQIA+ symbols from a headspace mental health centre in Melbourne’s western suburbs prior to a media event on Wednesday. An online source claimed that Dutton’s team arrived at headspace Melton shortly before his scheduled appearance and proceeded to “remove all […]
Two young LGBTQ+ activists, Maeve Alcina Pieescu and Maryam Ravish, were arrested by the Taliban in March while attempting to flee Afghanistan. Human rights groups now fear the women may face torture or even execution by stoning. The arrests were confirmed by the Peter Tatchell Foundation, a UK-based human rights organisation, which issued a press […]
Body Positive’s Executive Director, Mark Fisher, explores the risks and realities of chemsex and ways to protect yourself. Chemsex (or Party n Play) is a reality for some within our community. While chemsex can offer intense experiences, it’s equally important to be aware of potential risks, maintain your well-being, and protect your sexual health. It’s […]
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders is making headlines for more than just his moves on the field — he’s launching a groundbreaking LGBTQ+-friendly youth football camp, aimed at creating a welcoming space for young queer athletes. Speaking at the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards, Saunders announced that his new camp will kick off later […]
A former police officer with the National City Police Department (NCPD) in Southern California has been awarded $10 million in damages after a jury found she was subjected to sexual harassment and discrimination while working on the force. Ashley Cummins, who is also known in the mixed martial arts world as “Smashley,” filed a lawsuit […]
Benjamin Doyle is facing backlash for using playful queer slang — but the real issue is the wave of hate and threats they’re receiving. Jennifer Shields says we must support authenticity, not apologise for it. When we expect our representatives of queer communities on a national stage to be perfectly sanitised, focus group-tested, PR-line spinning […]