Rights & Law

A 24-year-old laborer was handed a six-year prison term and a heavy fine after a rapid prosecution under Senegal’s strengthened law against homosexual relations, prompting domestic fear and international criticism

A Federal Court ruling has paused a final judgment and returned a challenge over a five-year exemption to the Administrative Review Tribunal, reigniting debates about sex-based spaces and gender identity protections

Bridget Phillipson told officials the updated EHRC code is aimed at services and associations, not workplace rules, as courts and charities weigh in on single-sex spaces and legal guidance

The Pride flag will fly again at Stonewall following a settlement that confirmed its compatibility with park rules and acknowledged the site’s historical importance

Nurse Jennifer Melle settled with an NHS trust following an incident in May 2026 that led to warnings, suspension and an employment tribunal claim

On 9 April authorities announced automatic draft registration from December 2026, creating a confusing position for trans women who must register but may be barred from serving

A 37-year-old man faces multiple charges after a firearm was discharged outside Pulse Ultra Club in Myrtle Beach on 1 April, marking the first reported use of the city’s hate intimidation law

A college professor and published author has been indicted on multiple counts related to sexual offences against minors; institutions and past writings are drawing renewed attention

The Senegalese parliament approved tougher penalties for same‑sex relations and the president promulgated the text, prompting alarm from rights groups and the UN

A sweeping Idaho measure would compel disclosure of youth gender identity to parents and expose professionals to legal penalties

The US Supreme Court found that Colorado’s prohibition on conversion therapy for minors violates free speech protections, a ruling with wide legal and public health implications

An 8-1 Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar found that Colorado’s law, as applied to a licensed counselor, restricts speech and must face heightened review, while a lone dissent warned about risks to medical regulation

The Supreme Court’s 8–1 judgment in Chiles v. Salazar narrows how states can outlaw conversion therapy, protecting certain professional speech while preserving authority over medical interventions

A handmade 40 by 20 metre trans flag at Davies Park symbolised community resilience and renewed calls to reverse Queensland’s ban on gender affirming care for young people

A landmark review finds systemic barriers to safety, services and equality for trans and gender-diverse people and urges legally backed reforms

A Kentucky legislative amendment tied to teacher certification would treat certain transgender-related conditions as excluded under the ADA and prevent affected people from holding teaching certificates

A Brisbane pop artist says police contacted him over artworks referencing Palestine, prompting the removal of items from his store while he seeks legal clarity

An LA trans photographer transforms an iconic religious scene into a communal act of defiance while the history of federal surveillance under J. Edgar Hoover explains why visibility and rights remain contested

Join a gender inclusive session at The Laird where community members can hear updates, share experiences and learn how to inform the Victorian Inquiry

Advocates say the IOC’s proposed one-time gene-screening test and exclusionary rules threaten inclusion, may breach Australian laws, and could deter participation by transgender and intersex athletes

Aurore Bergé presented a cooperative plan with four dating apps, including Grindr, to address targeted homophobic ambushes and a charter designed to improve prevention, reporting and platform responsibility

France brings apps and the state together to address ambushes on dating platforms, with minister Aurore Bergé calling for targeted protections

A jury decision over platform design and youth mental health has raised new questions about corporate responsibility and pending litigation

Aurore Bergé explains why targeted ambushes on dating apps demand a specific, coordinated response from platforms and the State