Ivory Coast reels from surge of homophobic attacks fuelled by online influencers
Once considered a safe haven, West African nation’s LGBTQ+ citizens says they are now afraid to be seen in public…
Trump Win Sparks 700% Increase in LGBTQ Youth Crisis Calls, Advocates Report
WASHINGTON DC, USA – In the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s election win, LGBTQ advocacy groups have reported an overwhelming increase in calls to their crisis hotlines, particularly from transgender individuals distressed by the anti-trans rhetoric that characterised much of Trump’s campaign. The Trevor Project, a nonprofit dedicated to mental health support for LGBTQ youth…
‘David Bowie Made Me Gay’: MQFF Spotlights Formative Queer Experiences
As LGBTQIA+ people, we often see ourselves for the first time through film and television; a cinema screen or set of speakers often have a way of smacking us right … The post ‘David Bowie Made Me Gay’: MQFF Spotlights Formative Queer Experiences appeared first on Star Observer…
National Survivors’ Day: LGBT Survivors of Sexual & Family Violence Speak Out in New ACON Anthology
LGBTQIA+ survivors have come together to share their stories in The Loud Way Home, an anthology of experiences of domestic, family, and sexual violence. Queer survivors are often left out … The post National Survivors’ Day: LGBT Survivors of Sexual & Family Violence Speak Out in New ACON Anthology appeared first on Star Observer…
After Trump Got Elected, There Was A 700% Spike In LGBT Crisis Hotline Calls
LGBTQIA+ crisis hotline The Trevor Project has reported they received a staggering 700% increase in calls and texts following the election of Donald Trump as president last week. An analysis … The post After Trump Got Elected, There Was A 700% Spike In LGBT Crisis Hotline Calls appeared first on Star Observer…
VIC Hate Speech Laws Set To Be Expanded to Protect Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & more
The Victorian government is set to expand the state’s hate speech laws, which would offer better protections for both the LGBTQIA+ and disabled communities. The current laws, specified under the … The post VIC Hate Speech Laws Set To Be Expanded to Protect Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity &…
Gay, trans people voicing — and sometimes screaming — Trump concerns
At a popular LGBTQ cabaret in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood, Lisa Frankenstein wasn’t about to let the topic of Donald Trump go without mention. “I don’t know about all of you, but I’ve found it really hard to find a place to get my feelings out in a way that makes me feel…
Embracing pride and progress: Reflecting on 35 years of LGBTQIA+ advocacy in Africa
Koketso Rathumbu and esteemed panelists unpacked how violence still impacts the LGBTQIA+ community and how this marginalised population is affected by stigma and persisting barriers during a webinar in partnership with the Mail & Guardian…
Layla film review: a bold tale of London and LGBTQ love
Layla film review and star rating: ★★★★ Independent film Layla begins with a Pride event that will look familiar to all those sceptical of Rainbow Capitalism. Bilal Hasna plays the title character, a British-Palestinian non-binary drag queen who lands a gig performing for a delivery app company…