Public hearing on anti-LGBTQ+ bill resumes today
The Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament will today, Monday, November 29, 2021, resume its public hearing on the series of memoranda for and against the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill currently before the House. The Bill seeks to criminalize LGBTQI+ activities in the country. The public hearings are aimed at giving proponents for and against…
In Indonesia, LGBTQ ‘wayang’ shadow puppets have a message of tolerance, without the sermon
Bullied for not being “masculine enough”, Bambang Priawan is feeling wretched.Priawan, a transgender man, rues his lot in life as part of a sexual minority in Indonesia, destined for prejudice by both society and government alike.In Priawan’s moment of distress, Betari Jaluwati, a transgender goddess, descends from the heavens to comfort him…
“I’ll Legalize Marijuana Over Prostitution & LGBTQ If I Had The Power To Do So”-Sista Afia Says
Ghanaian Highlife/Hiplife singer, Francisca Gawugah, well known as Sista Afia has stated that she should legalize the use of marijuana in the country rather than legalize prostitution and LGBTQ activities in Ghana. READ ALSO: “It Will Be Disrespectful To Compare Me To MzVee”-Kuami Eugene Says Speaking in an interview on Accra FM with Nana…
‘Scott Morrison Cannot Be Allowed To Wind Back Anti-Discrimination Reforms’
By Dr Sean Mulcahy & Liam Elphick The Religious Discrimination Bill being debated in the federal parliament would have serious adverse consequences for LGBTQI people … The post ‘Scott Morrison Cannot Be Allowed To Wind Back Anti-Discrimination Reforms’ appeared first on Star Observer…
PM Claims His Religious Bill Does Not Discriminate Against LGBT Students
Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday claimed that his government’s Religious Discrimination Bill will not discriminate against LGBTQI students. Morrison made the claim while introducing … The post PM Claims His Religious Bill Does Not Discriminate Against LGBT Students appeared first on Star Observer…
Demand for Thai marriage equality to hit the street at Sunday protest
A coalition of several dozen organizations will gather Sunday in downtown Bangkok to call for marriage equality after a court declared it unconstitutional. The Rainbow Unity for Marriage Equality called upon supporters to gather at Ratchaprasong Intersection to show solidarity with and support for LGBTQ+ and gender-noncomforing people to demand the legalization of same-sex marriage……
Liberals thank Conservatives who championed conversion therapy ban as it passes House
OTTAWA — Canada’s House of Commons erupted into a scene of cheers and cross-party hugs Wednesday as MPs adopted a motion presented by a Conservative MP to fast-track the passage of a Liberal government bill banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ Canadi…
6 people aged 19 to 41 given police warnings for protest outside MOE
Six people aged between 19 and 41 have been warned by the police for their involvement in an illegal protest outside MOE Headquarters They received either conditional or stern warnings The protest was in relation to the treatment of LGBTQ students in schools SINGAPORE — Six people aged between 19 and 41 have been…