TikTok bans conversion therapy content
Social media app TikTok has updated its UK guidelines to ban content which promotes LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, leading many to encourage prime minister Boris Johnson to speed up the ban of the practise.
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Reflecting on Spirit Day 2020
Thursday 15 October saw thousands of social media users and numerous famous figures promote and demonstrate their support for Spirit Day 2020.
Matthew Shepard commemorated 22 years after his death
Tributes poured in for Matthew Shepard on Monday 12 October which marked 22 years since he was murdered in Wyoming in 1998.
Trans activist Monica Roberts dead at 58
Houston (Texas) based LGBTQ+ activist and trans pioneer Monica Roberts has been pronounced dead at 58; the cause of her death has not yet been confirmed.
Thousands celebrate international lesbian visibility day
Thursday 8 October was international lesbian visibility day, which saw thousands of queer women celebrate their sexuality.
New Zealand prime minister vows to ban conversion therapy
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern promised to outlaw LGBTQ+ conversion therapy if re-elected on October 17.
Eric Trump faces backlash for statement on LGBTQ+ community
Donald Trump’s son Eric, 36, caused confusion and sparked backlash after implying he was part of the LGBTQ+ community in a TV appearance.