Category: News LGBTQ

Georgian President Opposes LGBT Rights Pro-EU Protests Against a Controversial President In Georgia, thousands of pro-European Union demonstrators took to the streets to protest the election of a controversial new president. Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former football player, was elected by an electoral college dominated by the ruling party, Georgian Dream. Known for his anti-Western positions

Hate Crimes Against Transgender People in Los Angeles An Alarming Increase in Hate Crimes in 2023 A recent report from Los Angeles County reveals a significant rise in hate crimes in 2023, with 1,350 reported incidents—marking a 45% increase compared to 2022. Among these concerning figures, transgender individuals are disproportionately affected, experiencing a dramatic surge

Bulgaria : The LGBTQI+ Community Struggles Against the Far Right An Organization Under Pressure in a Hostile Environment In Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital, the headquarters of the LGBTQI+ association Bilitis is tucked away in an anonymous building with no external signage. The address of this community center, known as the Rainbow Hub, is deliberately kept secret

Trump Nominates Harmeet Dhillon for DOJ Civil Rights Division Role A Controversial Pick for Civil Rights Leadership On Monday, former President Donald Trump announced attorney Harmeet Dhillon as his nominee to head the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice if he returns to office. Dhillon, a vocal election denier and opponent of “woke”

Cape Town Fails in 2030 Gay Games Bid After a highly competitive bidding process and a presentation in Washington, DC, that earned a standing ovation, Cape Town’s hopes were dashed as the city failed to secure enough votes to advance to the top three finalists. Members of the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) voted virtually

First Trans Candidates Nepal Election Two Transgender Candidates Enter Local Elections For the first time in Nepal’s history, two openly transgender candidates are running for local elections. Honey Maharjan and Mouni Maharjan are both vying for political positions. Although they share the same surname, they are not related. These activists are participating in local by-elections,

Trump has promised to roll back protections for transgender students. Rising Concerns Among Transgender Youth Post-Election The U.S. has seen a significant rise in calls to crisis hotlines from transgender youth following the election of Donald Trump, whose campaign heavily featured anti-transgender themes. Many young individuals now fear the potential policy changes his administration might

A groundbreaking event to honor equality defenders Cape Town, South Africa, hosted the inaugural International Pride Awards, celebrating five remarkable individuals committed to defending LGBTIQ+ rights. Organized by South African trans activist and artist Yaya Mavundla, the event marked a historic moment during the 31st ILGA World Conference. Over 1,000 activists and human rights allies

Democrats Debate Impact of Transgender Rights on Harris’ Loss Impact of Transgender Rights on Harris’ Loss In the aftermath of Election Day, Democrats are grappling with a variety of explanations for Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat. Internal criticisms are widespread, with some party members quietly attributing the loss to President Joe Biden’s leadership or campaign

What is the 4B movement Rising Influence Post-Trump’s Victory A Feminist Movement Gains Momentum on Social Media Following Donald Trump’s unexpected victory in the U.S. presidential election, a South Korean feminist movement, known as the “4B movement,” has been gaining attention among young women, particularly on social media platforms. This surge in interest is linked