Impact
A Court In Hong Kong Has Ruled That The Government Must Legally Recognize Same-Sex Partnerships
The move comes after Jimmy Sham, a pro-democracy activist, sued the government for not recognizing same-sex marriage.
LGBTQ
Featured
This Philippines Drag Queen Dressed Up As Jesus In A Performance And Caused A Controversy
33-year-old Pura Luka Vega lip-synced and dance to a remix of “The Lord’s Prayer”, while dressed in a Jesus-inspired costume.
LGBTQ
The Swimming World Cup Has Introduced An “Open” Category For Trans Swimmers
World Aquatics said the open category will protect the “competitive fairness” of its events while allowing everybody to compete at an elite level.
Featured
Trans Women Were Banned From Women’s Chess Competitions, Sparking A Controversy
The International Chess Federation announced the decision to temporarily ban trans women on Monday Aug. 14.
Featured
Thousands Of People Held A Huge Pride Parade In Amsterdam’s Canals To Celebrate LGBTQ Rights
Amsterdam’s iconic Canal Pride Parade was in full swing on Saturday August 5.
Featured
Tens Of Thousands Of People In Romania Held Its Biggest Ever Pride March To Celebrate LGBTQ Rights
Romania’s capital Bucharest held its biggest Pride march ever, with 25,000 people in attendance.
LGBTQ
Zanzibar Has Banned Men From Braiding Their Hair And Caused A Controversy
The government said the ban will “protect” the country’s culture and values, calling braids “immoral”.
Activism
Trans Men In Italy Are Entering The Miss Italy Pageant After It Banned Trans Women From Competing
The movement started after Federico Barbarossa, a trans man activist,said he had successfully registered as he was assigned female at birth.
Activism
In A Rare Move In Japan, This Pop Star Has Publicly Come Out As Gay
Shinjiro Atae said he decided to come out because he wanted people to know they are not alone.
LGBTQ
In Another Crackdown on LGBTQ Rights, Russia Has Passed A Bill That Bans People From Changing Their Gender
The bill will now go to the upper house and president Vladimir Putin, who are expected to approve it as a formality.
Featured
This “Genderless” Japanese Celebrity Has Been Found Dead At Age 27
A TV personality, model and LGBTQ activist, Ryuchell helped to popularize the “genderless” fashion subculture in Japan.
Featured
This Dutch Model Has Become The First Transgender Woman To Be Crowned Miss Netherlands
The Netherlands’ Rikkie Kollé will become the second trans woman to compete at the Miss Universe pageant.