Month: September 2023

Maribor’s Pride Parade Violence Slovenia : Incidents at Maribor’s Pride Parade During the recent Pride Parade in Maribor, which saw participation from over 300 individuals, there were unfortunate episodes of violence. The event, themed “From Laws to Society,” was meant to be a peaceful demonstration, but it took a turn for the worse. Police Intervention

Uganda’s Constitutional Court to Review Controversial Anti-Homosexuality Law : Key Developments and Impacts The court announced that all legal arguments must be submitted by September 19th, with a conference hearing scheduled for October 2nd. Chapter Four Uganda, one of the petitioners, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to present their case. The petitions were filed shortly

U.S. Lawmakers Protest the Arrest Gay people at Wedding in Nigeria. A group of Black American LGBTQ lawmakers protested outside the Nigerian Embassy in Northwest Washington, condemning the recent arrest and public display of 67 gay individuals at a same-sex wedding in Delta State. The protest was in response to the arrest and the subsequent

Kentucky gay couple awarded $100.000 after being denied marriage license A gay couple in Kentucky, David Ermold and David Moore, has been awarded $100,000 by a federal jury after they were denied a marriage license by a former county clerk, Kim Davis. Davis, who identifies as a born-again Christian, first gained attention in 2015 when

The Dinah 2023 : Get Your Festival Passes Now ! Dinah is recognized as the world’s largest music and party festival for girls. The event is scheduled for September 20-24, 2023. This year, the festival has found a spectacular new home at Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs, located at 1600 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs,

LGBTQ Rights in Kenya: Debate Intensifies After Supreme Court Verdict The Kenyan Supreme Court has delivered a judgment on the registration of LGBTQ organizations, sparking diverse opinions. Homa Bay Town’s representative, Peter Kaluma, sought to reverse an earlier ruling that permitted the enlistment of such groups. While various LGBTQ advocacy bodies view this as progress

LGBT Community in Texas Concerned Over New Anti-Transgender Legislation Texas Introduces New Law Targeting Transgender Minors: A recent regulation in Texas has barred transgender minors from accessing hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and treatments aimed at affirming their gender identity. This legislation mirrors those in 19 other US states, causing alarm within the LGBT community. Legal

Iranian LGBTQ Advocates Rally on September 16 On the impending date of September 16, Iranian LGBTQ advocates ardently support global demonstrations, memorializing the tragic demise of Mahsa Amini. Collectively, advocacy conglomerates including Simorgh, Six Colors, the Iranian Rainbow Coalition, and the Queer Rights Group, have promulgated a proclamation. They posit that the burgeoning revolutionary tide

Construction of over 100 toilets for transgender people in Delhi : a significant advancement An initiative for gender equality It is neither fundamentally nor morally right to ask a person of a specific gender to use public toilets designed for another gender. This statement was at the heart of a petition recently presented to the

Dear LGBTQ+ readers from all over the world, mark your calendars! Starting September 14th, the artistic festival Jerk Off, renowned for its bold celebration of queer art, is back to shake up the global stage. This event is a must-attend for anyone looking to discover the hidden gems of queer creativity. After celebrating its 15th