Rights & Law How HIV criminalization and gender terminology shape legal rights
An exploration of how statutes that force people onto a sex registry and evolving definitions of gender influence legal protections and social…
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Rights & Law Rory Amon cleared on eight charges with jury deadlocked on two in supreme court case
A jury in the NSW Supreme Court cleared Rory Amon of eight charges but failed to agree on two counts, leaving the…
Rights & Law Senegal proposes tougher penalties for same-sex relations in parliament
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has presented a bill that would raise jail terms for same-sex relations and penalise advocacy, introduced into parliament…
Rights & Law How fan communities support queer identities and the persistence of the panic defence
Discover how the furry subculture can be a liberating space for LGBTQ+ people and why the persistence of the gay and trans…
Rights & Law Why the litter box myth persists and what it means for school policy debates
A persistent urban myth about schools installing litter boxes for students who identify as cats has been amplified by political figures and…
Rights & Law Appeal tribunal rules original dismissal of drag storytime vilification complaint contained legal errors
A tribunal ruling has overturned a previous dismissal of a vilification complaint against Lyle Shelton, recognising drag as a core element of…
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Approval of trans rights foundation in South Korea follows extended deliberation
South Korea has authorised a new foundation named for Byun Hee-Soo to fight discrimination and pursue transgender rights amid contested laws and…
Rights & Law Marielle Franco case: political leaders sentenced after years of justice pursuit
The convictions bring legal closure in the murder of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes while exposing alleged links between local political power…
Rights & Law Supreme court hands decades-long sentences over Marielle Franco assassination
A top court found two high-profile figures responsible for ordering the 2018 killing of Marielle Franco, a black LGBT politician, in a…
Rights & Law Majority of trans people in the UK say media transphobia harms mental health and access to services
A large survey shows the pervasive effect of transphobia in media and everyday life, and sets out clear recommendations for government action
Rights & Law New UK asylum rule of temporary protection and what it means for LGBTQIA+ refugees
New rules mean successful asylum applicants will receive temporary protection reviewed every 30 months, a shift prompting warnings from LGBTQIA+ groups about…
Rights & Law How TransActual’s Trans Lives 2026 report maps solutions to rising transphobia
A major survey exposes the scale of transphobia in media, transport and healthcare and sets out concrete recommendations for government action
Rights & Law How trans and non-binary voters can prepare for voter ID requirements in local elections
A concise guide explaining the photo ID rule, free voter ID option and how trans and non-binary people can make sure they…
Rights & Law How the Women’s Institute plans to support trans women after a national membership ban
The National Federation of Women's Institutes has restricted formal membership by biological sex yet is proposing community-led sisterhood groups to maintain support…
Rights & Law Community urged to share experiences with Victorian parliamentary inquiry into hate crimes
Thorne Harbour Health is collecting confidential testimonies for the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into anti-LGBTIQA+ hate crimes to inform prevention and support measures
Rights & Law Allegations of excessive force as Pride in Protest members removed from Mardi Gras
Video of participants being removed from the Sydney Mardi Gras has prompted accusations against NSW Police and renewed scrutiny of the event's…
Rights & Law Transgender cricketer takes legal action against England and Wales Cricket Board after club exclusion
A trans amateur cricketer rejected by her local club is suing the England and Wales Cricket Board with help from the Good…
Rights & Law Queer health summit and Uganda arrests highlight urgent legal and medical challenges
A high-profile London gathering will fundraise for queer health while a separate case in Uganda illustrates the life-threatening legal risks faced by…
Rights & Law Reject Ghana’s anti-LGBTQIA+ bill and defend human rights
Ghana's parliament has reintroduced a bill that would criminalise LGBTQIA+ people and those who support them; understand the bill's scope and responses…
Rights & Law Does Albanese’s pride presence substitute for law reform?
Leaders who praise Anthony Albanese at pride events risk swapping legal progress for photo opportunities; this piece examines funding patterns, stalled reforms…
Rights & Law Oppose Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill: what you need to know
Ghana’s parliament has revived the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, proposing prison terms and broad bans that would affect LGBTQIA+…
Rights & Law Malaysia restricts Grindr and Blued web access while MCMC considers app measures
Malaysia's internet regulator has blocked the website versions of Grindr and Blued and is reportedly exploring further legal action against their mobile…
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Stonewall Pride flag removed and re-raised sparks legal fights and calls for the Progress flag
The dispute over the Stonewall Pride flag spans federal flag policy, a lawsuit seeking reinstatement and demands for a more inclusive Progress…
Rights & Law Court pauses enforcement of SB 12 in three Texas school districts
A federal court has temporarily halted parts of SB 12, allowing GSA clubs and protections for transgender students to continue in Houston,…
Rights & Law What Leigh Finke actually said about age verification and online content
a Minnesota Democrat challenged HF1434 over risks of censorship and the mischaracterisation of her comments by right‑wing outlets