Rights & Law EHRC code and workplaces: what Bridget Phillipson has said and why it matters
Bridget Phillipson told officials the updated EHRC code is aimed at services and associations, not workplace rules, as courts and charities weigh…
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Rights & Law Stonewall Pride flag reinstated following National Park Service agreement
The Pride flag will fly again at Stonewall following a settlement that confirmed its compatibility with park rules and acknowledged the site’s…
Rights & Law Nurse reaches confidential settlement with NHS amid misgendering dispute
Nurse Jennifer Melle settled with an NHS trust following an incident in May 2026 that led to warnings, suspension and an employment…
Rights & Law Will trans women be drafted under automatic registration by the Selective Service System
On 9 April authorities announced automatic draft registration from December 2026, creating a confusing position for trans women who must register but…
Rights & Law Suspect held after vehicle shot at outside Pulse Ultra Club in Myrtle Beach
A 37-year-old man faces multiple charges after a firearm was discharged outside Pulse Ultra Club in Myrtle Beach on 1 April, marking…
Rights & Law Professor John Kent Tarwater faces charges including rape and sexual battery
A college professor and published author has been indicted on multiple counts related to sexual offences against minors; institutions and past writings…
Rights & Law New Senegal law doubles prison terms and criminalises promotion of homosexuality
The Senegalese parliament approved tougher penalties for same‑sex relations and the president promulgated the text, prompting alarm from rights groups and the…
Rights & Law Idaho parental notification bill could force disclosure of transgender students to parents
A sweeping Idaho measure would compel disclosure of youth gender identity to parents and expose professionals to legal penalties
Rights & Law Supreme Court decision overturns Colorado conversion therapy prohibition for minors
The US Supreme Court found that Colorado's prohibition on conversion therapy for minors violates free speech protections, a ruling with wide legal…
Rights & Law High court finds Colorado restriction on conversion therapy implicates free speech
An 8-1 Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar found that Colorado's law, as applied to a licensed counselor, restricts speech and…
Rights & Law High court says states cannot restrict therapists’ speech on conversion therapy
The Supreme Court’s 8–1 judgment in Chiles v. Salazar narrows how states can outlaw conversion therapy, protecting certain professional speech while preserving…
Rights & Law Brisbane community unveils world’s largest trans flag to challenge Queensland ban
A handmade 40 by 20 metre trans flag at Davies Park symbolised community resilience and renewed calls to reverse Queensland’s ban on…
Rights & Law Australian Human Rights Commission report calls for urgent action on trans discrimination
A landmark review finds systemic barriers to safety, services and equality for trans and gender-diverse people and urges legally backed reforms
Rights & Law Kentucky bill seeks to reclassify transgender identities and restrict teacher certification
A Kentucky legislative amendment tied to teacher certification would treat certain transgender-related conditions as excluded under the ADA and prevent affected people…
Rights & Law Queensland artist Nordacious takes down works after police probe into banned phrases
A Brisbane pop artist says police contacted him over artworks referencing Palestine, prompting the removal of items from his store while he…
Rights & Law Queering the Last Supper: art, identity and the shadow of surveillance
An LA trans photographer transforms an iconic religious scene into a communal act of defiance while the history of federal surveillance under…
Rights & Law Community forum at The Laird to discuss Victorian Inquiry into online hate
Join a gender inclusive session at The Laird where community members can hear updates, share experiences and learn how to inform the…
Rights & Law Advocates call on Australian sporting bodies to oppose IOC transgender testing policy
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…
Rights & Law State convenes dating apps including Grindr to tackle ambushes on gay men
Aurore Bergé presented a cooperative plan with four dating apps, including Grindr, to address targeted homophobic ambushes and a charter designed to…
Rights & Law Government and apps agree on charter to combat homophobic ambushes
France brings apps and the state together to address ambushes on dating platforms, with minister Aurore Bergé calling for targeted protections
Rights & Law Meta and YouTube held responsible for alleged social media addiction harming a young woman
A jury decision over platform design and youth mental health has raised new questions about corporate responsibility and pending litigation
Rights & Law State and apps unite against homophobic ambushes targeting gay men
Aurore Bergé explains why targeted ambushes on dating apps demand a specific, coordinated response from platforms and the State
Rights & Law State and dating platforms partner to stop gay-baiting and protect users
Aurore Bergé outlines a multi-pronged approach with apps and police to tackle gay-baiting, improve reporting and expand LGBT+ support networks
Rights & Law How dating apps and authorities plan to curb gay baiting and ambushes
Major dating platforms pledged new safety measures with the government after violent ambushes targeting gay men and arrests in Gironde highlighted gaps…
Rights & Law Dating platforms commit to new measures with Dilcrah to prevent homophobic stings
Major French dating apps signed a Dilcrah-backed charter to tackle violent homophobic ambushes by improving user information, verification, reporting and law enforcement…