Ghana LGBTQ activist says friends in hiding after crackdown bill passes
Ghanaian trans woman and activist Angel Maxine fled to Berlin before parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ bill. She fears for the safety of the friends she has had to leave behind…
First federal hate crime trial over gender identity shows glaring failure to protect LGBTQ+ victims
Man convicted of killing Black transgender woman in the nation’s first gender identity-based hate crime trial…
Passage of anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Our internal policies prohibit discrimination – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has subtly expressed its concerns following the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill by Ghana’s Parliament. On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved the bill that criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities, as well as their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Those found guilty could face a jail term ranging from 6 months to 3 years…NBDSA releases guidelines for reportage on LGBTQIA community
NBDSA tells broadcasters to avoid telecasting any news which sensationalises issues related to LGBTQIA+ community, perpetuates stereotypes or creates undue fear…
Glitz and Glamour: Bowery Ball at NGV
The name Leigh Bowery is certainly synonymous with a sense of wild, Queer freedom throughout the international LGBTQI community. A Melbourne native, he moved to London when he was 19 … The post Glitz and Glamour: Bowery Ball at NGV appeared first on Star Observer…
ACON To Commemorate International Women’s Day with Event Celebrating LGBTQ+ Women
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, NSW’s leading LGBTQ health organisation ACON is bringing together LGBTQ+ women and their allies for a free event at the Museum of Contemporary Art … The post ACON To Commemorate International Women’s Day with Event Celebrating LGBTQ+ Women appeared first on Star Observer…
Melbourne LGBT Activists Call For Midsumma Pride March Boycott In 2025
LGBTQI activist group No Police At Pride (NPP) has called for a boycott of next year’s Midsumma Pride march. NPP said they were disappointed with Midsumma organisers for “failing to … The post Melbourne LGBT Activists Call For Midsumma Pride March Boycott In 2025 appeared first on Star Observer…
In the wake of teen’s death, why LGBTQ+ Oklahomans say they stay
When a transgender teen in Oklahoma died after being bullied, the culture wars ground into motion. But in talking with LGBTQ+ people in Oklahoma, a complicated picture emerges – of steep challenges but also of a sense of home worth fighting for…
Ghana’a Parliament Passes Stringent Bill with 3-Year Jail Term for Identifying as LGBTQ+
ACCRA, Ghana – Ghana’s parliament has passed a controversial bill imposing severe penalties on LGBTQ+ identification and support activities. The legislation, passed on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, receiving broad support across Ghana’s major political factions, introduces a prison sentence of up to three years for individuals convicted of identifying as LGBTQ+ and a maximum of…