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”.
LGBTQ
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.
Featured
The First Gay President Of Latvia Gave An Powerful Speech For Young People After Being Sworn In
“From this podium, I invite you not to be afraid to dream and sometimes to break the ’glass ceiling,” Edgars Rinkēvičs said.
Featured
A Huge Far-Right, Anti-LGBTQ Mob Attacked The Pride Event In Georgia, Forcing It To Be Canceled
The mob, which included Orthodox Christian clergy, started fires, vandalized the event stage and destroyed rainbow flags and signs.
Activism
Here Are Some Of The Best Moments From Pride 2023 Around The World
Here’s a look back at some of the biggest events from Pride 2023.
Activism
More Than 100,000 People In Colombia Held Its Biggest Ever Pride Parade To Celebrate LGBTQ Rights
Bogotá’s first lesbian mayor, Claudia Lopez said it was the biggest pride parade in Colombia’s history.
Impact
In A Historic Moment, Same-Sex Marriage Is Now Legal In Nepal
Nepal has now become the world’s first least developed country to achieve marriage equality.
Activism
People In Poland Held A Huge Pride March To Demand The Right-Wing Government Stop Attacking LGBTQ Rights
Poland is one of the worst European Union countries for LGBTQ people.