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Why are cis people adopting gender-neutral pronouns?
“Before I’m a gender, I’m a human being.”
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Report calls for laws against forced intersex surgery
“Intersex variations are a natural part of human diversity.”
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Japanese man fighting cruel mandatory sterilisation laws
Japan still requires trans people to be surgically sterilised to change their legal gender.
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Queer characters surviving horror films shouldn’t be radical
A new Netflix film does something that’s uncommon in horror: queer characters survive to the end.
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Poland repeals ‘LGBT-free zones’, government homophobia continues
A politician has been forced to donate to an LGBT parade over his disgusting comments.
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New laws spark fear among LGBTIQ community in Ghana
A new bill would further criminalise queer people and activism.
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Non-binary LGBT nightclub patron humiliated by gendered queues
They were refused entry unless they followed a bouncer’s direction to queue with men.
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Mardi Gras Parade returning to Sydney Cricket Ground in 2022
The 2022 Mardi Gras Festival theme is ‘United We Shine’.
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Charity raising funds to support ‘traumatised’ LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya
“We want to see it given greater prominence so that we can advocate for change in Africa.”
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‘Spoiled by men’: Public safety of women, gender diverse people revealed
Areas across Victoria need safety upgrades, especially for minorities.
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LGBTIQA+ people of faith speak out against religious discrimination bill
“This bill doesn’t represent Australia in 2021.”
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National Coming Out Day: Support still needed for LGBTIQ people
“Young LGBTIQ people today continue to suffer significant mental health problems because of the discrimination and vilification they still experience.”
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Politicians shown how religious discrimination bill targets minorities
The legislation would allow discrimination against marginalised groups including LGBTIQ people.
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Football coach fined for taking team off field against homophobic abuse
He is appealing the decision by the overseeing association.
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Ask A Sexologist: Gender expression and disclosing history to partners
Sexologist Richelle Menzies answers more of your questions about dating and sexuality.
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Trans award nomination pulled for Ravenhall Correctional Centre
“It is hard to think of a more violent example of the dangerous imposition of the gender binary than prisons.”
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American Express partners with Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride
“We can’t wait to welcome tourists from across the world back to Sydney.”
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Seychelles: an idyllic spot for a romantic African getaway
Seychelles is shifting societal attitudes and proving that not all African countries are intolerant.
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New campaign highlights LGBTIQ family violence
“It’s a confronting campaign, but we can’t be afraid to have the difficult conversation.”
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Olympic trans rules update pushed back as weightlifter Hubbard retires
The review of IOC inclusion policies has been delayed until next year.