A tribunal ruling has overturned a previous dismissal of a vilification complaint against Lyle Shelton, recognising drag as a core element of queer culture and granting leave to appeal
South Korea has authorised a new foundation named for Byun Hee-Soo to fight discrimination and pursue transgender rights amid contested laws and public opinion
The convictions bring legal closure in the murder of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes while exposing alleged links between local political power and paramilitary groups
A top court found two high-profile figures responsible for ordering the 2018 killing of Marielle Franco, a black LGBT politician, in a decision that spotlights militia networks and systemic impunity
A large survey shows the pervasive effect of transphobia in media and everyday life, and sets out clear recommendations for government action
New rules mean successful asylum applicants will receive temporary protection reviewed every 30 months, a shift prompting warnings from LGBTQIA+ groups about renewed danger and long-term instability
A major survey exposes the scale of transphobia in media, transport and healthcare and sets out concrete recommendations for government action
A concise guide explaining the photo ID rule, free voter ID option and how trans and non-binary people can make sure they can vote on 7 May 2026
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes has restricted formal membership by biological sex yet is proposing community-led sisterhood groups to maintain support for transgender women
Thorne Harbour Health is collecting confidential testimonies for the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into anti-LGBTIQA+ hate crimes to inform prevention and support measures
Video of participants being removed from the Sydney Mardi Gras has prompted accusations against NSW Police and renewed scrutiny of the event’s exclusion of Pride in Protest
A trans amateur cricketer rejected by her local club is suing the England and Wales Cricket Board with help from the Good Law Project, saying the policy forced her out of a non-competitive team and risked outing her
A high-profile London gathering will fundraise for queer health while a separate case in Uganda illustrates the life-threatening legal risks faced by LGBTQ+ communities
Ghana’s parliament has reintroduced a bill that would criminalise LGBTQIA+ people and those who support them; understand the bill’s scope and responses from civil society
Leaders who praise Anthony Albanese at pride events risk swapping legal progress for photo opportunities; this piece examines funding patterns, stalled reforms and grassroots gaps
Ghana’s parliament has revived the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, proposing prison terms and broad bans that would affect LGBTQIA+ people and their allies; sign the global petition led by Rightify Ghana and All Out
Malaysia’s internet regulator has blocked the website versions of Grindr and Blued and is reportedly exploring further legal action against their mobile apps
The dispute over the Stonewall Pride flag spans federal flag policy, a lawsuit seeking reinstatement and demands for a more inclusive Progress Pride flag
A federal court has temporarily halted parts of SB 12, allowing GSA clubs and protections for transgender students to continue in Houston, Plano and Katy school districts
a Minnesota Democrat challenged HF1434 over risks of censorship and the mischaracterisation of her comments by right‑wing outlets
A Victorian branch of the Lesbian Action Group is asking a federal court to overturn a Human Rights Commission ruling that stops them excluding trans women from public events, testing the boundaries of the Sex Discrimination Act and community inclusion
Former NSW MP Rory Amon has pleaded not guilty to 10 charges arising from alleged sexual encounters with a 13-year-old in 2017; prosecutors and defence present contrasting accounts at the Supreme Court
A London-based pet influencer reported homophobic abuse in a Hampstead station lift on 5 February; British Transport Police have launched an inquiry and asked witnesses to come forward as conversations about reporting bias and surveillance technology intensify
Following the 16 February Pawtucket shooting, a Fox News commentator argued on 17 February that transgender people should be barred from gun ownership, raising legal and public safety questions
Victoria has introduced landmark protections that require independent review and delay non-essential medical interventions on intersex children until they can consent