Russia Continues LGBTQ+ Crackdown With Imprisonment, Book Bannings
Following a full ban of ‘LGBT activism’ last year and a number of imprisonments, Russia is continuing to crack down on its anti-LGBTQIA+ agenda with more people thrown in jail … The post Russia Continues LGBTQ+ Crackdown With Imprisonment, Book Bannings appeared first on Star Observer…
Canadian Blood Services apologizes to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for donation ban
Canadian Blood Services is apologizing to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for its “harmful” former policies that for decades prevented men who have sex with men from donating blood…
Australia’s First Official Rainbow Pickleball Tournament Held in Sydney
Last month, Sydney Inner West Pickleball Club hosted Australia’s first official Rainbow Pickleball Tournament at Auburn Basketball Centre, bringing together LGBTQI+ pickleball players and allies. The Rainbow Tournament, held April … The post Australia’s First Official Rainbow Pickleball Tournament Held in Sydney appeared first on Star Observer…
World Bank and IMF can press Ghana to rethink ‘punitive’ LGBTQ law – CSOs, others
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are coming under pressure to use their financial might to persuade Ghana to reconsider a proposed law that could lead to anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ being jailed for three years. Charities and campaign groups are calling on the global development bodies to tell Ghana they may stop funding the…
FBI, Homeland Security warn of possible threats to LGBTQ events, including Pride Month activities
Foreign terrorist organizations or their supporters might target LGBTQrelated events and venues as part of June’s Pride Month, federal agencies warned in a recent public announcement…
Moses Kuria Cautions Ruto to Avoid LGBTQ Debate During US State Visit
Public Service and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria cautioned President William Ruto against endorsing homosexuality during his US state visit. Speaking during a funds drive for St. Paul’s ACK College in Nandi County on Sunday, the CS welcomed the invitation of the president to the White House…
Thorne Harbour Quits Elon Musk’s X In Stand Against Anti-LGBTQI Hate
Thorne Harbour Health has announced that they’ll be deleting their account on X (formerly Twitter) as a stand against anti-LGBTQI hate. The organisation says the removal of their X account … The post Thorne Harbour Quits Elon Musk’s X In Stand Against Anti-LGBTQI Hate appeared first on Star Observer…
Surf Coast Shire Celebrates IDAHOBIT with Rainbow Flag Raising Event
timesng.com: The Surf Coast Shire displayed its support for the LGBTQIA+ community by raising the rainbow flag outside its council chambers on Friday, May 17, commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). In Geelong, a celebratory event in central Geelong was planned to mark the occasion…
Sydney’s Cumberland Council Has Reversed Their LGBTQI+ Book Ban
This story originally appeared on City Hub – read it here. After four hours of heated debate and protestor clashes on Wednesday night, the Cumberland City Council’s same-sex parenting book … The post Sydney’s Cumberland Council Has Reversed Their LGBTQI+ Book Ban appeared first on Star Observer…