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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.
Poland repeals ‘LGBT-free zones’, government homophobia continues
A politician has been forced to donate to an LGBT parade over his disgusting comments.
New laws spark fear among LGBTIQ community in Ghana
A new bill would further criminalise queer people and activism.
Non-binary LGBT nightclub patron humiliated by gendered queues
They were refused entry unless they followed a bouncer’s direction to queue with men.
Mardi Gras Parade returning to Sydney Cricket Ground in 2022
The 2022 Mardi Gras Festival theme is ‘United We Shine’.
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.”
‘Spoiled by men’: Public safety of women, gender diverse people revealed
Areas across Victoria need safety upgrades, especially for minorities.
LGBTIQA+ people of faith speak out against religious discrimination bill
“This bill doesn't represent Australia in 2021.”
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."
Politicians shown how religious discrimination bill targets minorities
The legislation would allow discrimination against marginalised groups including LGBTIQ people.
Football coach fined for taking team off field against homophobic abuse
He is appealing the decision by the overseeing association.
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.”
American Express partners with Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride
“We can’t wait to welcome tourists from across the world back to Sydney."
New campaign highlights LGBTIQ family violence
“It’s a confronting campaign, but we can’t be afraid to have the difficult conversation."
Olympic trans rules update pushed back as weightlifter Hubbard retires
The review of IOC inclusion policies has been delayed until next year.
Community organisations thank Brisbane Pride Festival for uniformed police ban
“Our community’s pride in recovering from a shared struggle is mutually exclusive with the pride of LGBTI+ police officers in their profession.”
Liberty, equality, fertility: France allows IVF for gay and single women
A national sperm shortage may mean some people continue to travel to conceive.
Blundstone Australia announces support for LGBTIQ+ scholarships
The brand has partnered with The Pinnacle Foundation to support young people through study.
Kenyan advocates form groups to fight for LGBTQ community rights
The organisations have given the community a sense of pride and safety.