Author: Marie

Taiwan Recognizes Same-Sex Marriages Between Taiwanese and Chinese A New Step Forward in LGBT+ Rights Taiwan has taken a significant step in advancing LGBT+ rights by allowing same-sex marriages between Taiwanese citizens and Chinese nationals. This new policy, announced on Thursday by Liang Wen-chieh, spokesperson for Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, marks the first time cross-border

Kentucky Governor Ban Conversion Therapy for Minors Executive Order Targets Controversial Practice On Wednesday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order banning “conversion therapy” for minors, a practice aimed at changing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Beshear denounced the procedure as harmful, calling the ban a necessary measure to protect vulnerable children.

London’s First LGBTQ+ Cinema Gets Green Light London is set to welcome its first dedicated LGBTQ+ cinema following the approval of a new venue named The Arzner. Inspired by Dorothy Arzner, a groundbreaking lesbian filmmaker and the first woman to direct a sound film in Hollywood, this cinema aims to celebrate queer culture through a

HRC Study: Kamala Harris Favored by 74% of LGBTQ+ Voters A recent survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) reveals that over 95% of LGBTQ+ adults in the United States are registered to vote, with 93% expressing a strong intention to participate in the upcoming November elections. Among these voters, 73% report feeling “highly

New Legislation in Georgia Restricts LGBTQ+ Rights The Georgian Parliament has passed a controversial law that imposes significant restrictions on the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. The legislation, proposed by the ruling party, Georgian Dream, was approved during a recent parliamentary session. All 84 members of the majority party supported the bill, while opposition parties

Morocco : Controversy Over School Textbook Featuring “LGBT” Colors A Complaint from a PJD Representative Mustapha Ibrahimi, a member of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), raised concerns to the Minister of National Education, Preschool Education, and Sports about a preschool textbook featuring colors linked to the LGBT flag. The book in question, titled “Au

New Zealand Athletes Concerned About Transgender Guidelines Open Letter Urges New Zealand to Reassess Transgender Athlete Policies Over 50 prominent sports figures, including former Olympians, have signed an open letter requesting that the New Zealand government revisit its policies on transgender athletes in competitive sports. Criticism of Current Policies The signatories argue that Sport New

Argentina : Minister’s Comments on Gender Identities Ignite Controversy Controversial Statements in Parliament Mariano Cuneo Libarona, Argentina’s Minister of Justice, has stirred significant debate after making controversial remarks on gender diversity during a parliamentary session. On August 27, while addressing the Women and Diversity commission, he criticized gender identities that do not align with biological

Lesbian Group Challenges Discrimination Ruling in Australia Appeal Against Exclusion of Trans Women Sparks Debate A lesbian group in Victoria, Australia, is appealing a ruling by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) that prohibits them from holding events exclusively for individuals assigned female at birth. The Lesbian Action Group (LAG) seeks to exclude transgender and