General News Scotland makes LGBTQ+ history compulsory in schools Scotland has made history by becoming the first country in the world to make the teaching of LGBTQ+ history compulsory in schools. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study: LGBTQ+ mental health worsened during Trump presidency A study has found the amount of LGBTQ+ people in the US experiencing “extreme mental distress” increased during Donald Trump’s presidency. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News UK Sports Council issues new guidelines on trans inclusion The new guidelines state that organisers should choose whether they will focus on inclusion or “competitive fairness”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Taiwan sees “landmark” ruling for trans rights Taiwan has ruled in favour of a trans woman who appealed against the barriers to obtaining legal recognition of her gender. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Theatre Royal Brighton launches Local Heroes discount To thank local workers Theatre Royal has launched its Local Heroes initiative, in which those who qualify can receive a discount on tickets. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Three Polish regions reverse anti-LGBTQ+ legislation Podkarpackie, Lubelskie and Malopolskie have repealed declarations to oppose LGBTQ+ equality after the EU threatened to axe funding. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Report: 98% of trans people believe healthcare is inadequate According to a survey by Trans Actual, nearly all trans people believe that transition-related healthcare provided by the NHS is inadequate. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Image: Sappho Events Community Queer Connect online festival to help loneliness in LGBTQ+ people Sappho Events has announced its Queer Connect festival; a series of online events for LGBTQ+ people including a queer film night. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Birmingham Crown Court General News Attacker pleads guilty after stabbing trans woman in Birmingham A 22-year-old man has received an indefinite hospital order after he stabbed a 33-year-old trans woman on her front doorstep last year. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Tessa Ganserer General News Germany elects first trans MPs Tessa Ganserer and Nyke Slawik have made history by becoming the first out trans women to have won seats in Germany’s parliament. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Switzerland votes in favour of marriage equality An overwhelming majority have voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage in Switzerland, with 64.1% supporting the notion. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Photo: Human Rights Campaign General News 37th trans person killed in the US this year Brianna Hamilton, a Black trans woman, was found dead in Chicago, making her the 37th trans person to have been killed in the US in 2021. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
