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France is set to implement new lessons on gender equality and consent in public and private schools, starting as young as four. The initiative aims to tackle sexual violence and promote respect in relationships. French Education Minister Elisabeth Borne has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the sex education syllabus, emphasising the importance of teaching young […]
London’s Metropolitan Police are searching for three men in connection with the unexpected death of legendary drag queen Heklina in Soho, London. Heklina, whose real name was Steven Grygelko, was a well-known drag performer, celebrated both in the U.K. and the U.S.. She was found unresponsive at a residential property in Soho Square on 3 […]
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is pursuing arrest warrants for two senior Taliban figures over their role in the “unprecedented, unconscionable and ongoing persecution” of LGBTQ+ individuals and women in Afghanistan. Karim Khan KC announced on 23 January that the ICC had submitted applications for the arrest of Taliban supreme leader […]
Amazon has quietly removed its public commitments to LGBTQ+ rights and racial equity from its website, aligning with a broader corporate trend of scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This change comes as Donald Trump, on his first day back in office, eliminated federal DEI hiring policies and contracting practices. According to The […]
Meta has refuted allegations that it is deliberately increasing support for President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance by automatically making users follow their official accounts on Facebook and Instagram. Numerous users, including singer Demi Lovato, have reported that their accounts unexpectedly followed Trump and Vance without their consent and that attempts to unfollow […]
In a sweeping policy shift, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order stating that the US government will officially recognise “only two genders, male and female.” As a result, the White House has confirmed that the “X” gender marker—introduced under former President Joe Biden’s administration for non-binary and trans individuals—will be removed from passports […]
Get ready for the celebration of a lifetime! In 2025, Washington, DC, marks the 50th anniversary of Pride with an international extravaganza: WorldPride 2025 – And there couldn’t be a better time to make the journey to the States thanks to United Airlines! From May 17 to June 8, the US capital will come alive […]
US President Donald Trump has followed through on key campaign promises by rolling back federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and LGBTQ+ protections. Trump, who took office on January 20th, has since rescinded 78 executive orders signed by former President Joe Biden, marking a significant shift in federal policy and sparking concerns among minority […]