Category: News
Graeme Reid, the United Nations Independent Expert on violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, has called for decisive action from Poland’s government to address pervasive discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals. Speaking at the conclusion of his 10-day visit to the country, Reid underscored the need for legislative reforms to ensure […]
With the number of HIV+ migrants entering NZ increasing, Body Positive has set up a ‘Welcome to New Zealand’ page on their website, providing eye-opening information and facts about how our country looks after HIV+ people, which is quite different compared to even some of our closest Western neighbours. Body Positive CEO Mark Fisher gives […]
For the first time in Nepal’s history, two out transgender candidates, Honey Maharjan and Mouni Maharjan, are running for public office. Their groundbreaking campaigns mark a pivotal moment for the LGBTQ+ community in South Asia. Honey Maharjan, 44, is contesting for the position of Mayor in Kirtipur, a municipality near Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Meanwhile, Mouni […]
Following the ousting of Darleen Dana, the Green Party have made history as Benjamin Doyle, our parliament’s first openly non-binary MP, has stepped up. They talk to YOUR ex about everyday transphobia in parliament and standing up for Te Tiriti. What does being our first openly non-binary MP mean to you? Firstly, I think it’s […]
Transport for London (TfL) has renamed its London Overground lines, honouring a significant piece of LGBTQ+ history with the introduction of the Mildmay Line. Running between Richmond, Clapham Junction, and Stratford, the line now commemorates Mildmay Mission Hospital in Shoreditch, which played a pivotal role during the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s. The hospital, a […]
Labour’s spokesperson for Rainbow Issues, Shanan Halbert, stands firm on puberty blocker access. New Zealand has now had a year of the coalition government, and to mark the anniversary, we heard some deliberately misleading murmurs from ACT and Winston Peters about access to puberty blockers. This kind of rhetoric is alarming and ignorant. I would […]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has officially signed Senate Bill 104, legislation prohibiting students from using restrooms and facilities that do not correspond to their sex assigned at birth. Proponents of the bill, including State Senator Jerry Cirino, maintain that the measure seeks to balance accommodations for transgender students with broader public concerns. “This bill is […]
A groundbreaking study has highlighted the severe impact of transphobia on the mental health of transgender and non-binary individuals worldwide. The report, titled State of Trans+ Mental Health 2024, surveyed over 2,000 participants from 75 countries, revealing that 68 per cent of respondents had been diagnosed with a mental health condition. Alarmingly, one in six […]