Laurel Hubbard named sportswoman of the year
Laurel Hubbard, the first out trans person to compete in the Olympics, has been named ‘sportswoman of the year’ in the Blues awards.
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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.
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.
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.
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Podkarpackie, Lubelskie and Malopolskie have repealed declarations to oppose LGBTQ+ equality after the EU threatened to axe funding.
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.
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.