A Pride parade in Paris General News France bans conversion therapy Shortly after Canada issued a ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, France has also outlawed the highly controversial practice. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News EU rules in favour of same-sex parents after their child’s citizenship battle The EU’s top court has ruled in favour of a same-sex couple after authorities in Bulgaria refused to issue a birth certificate to their child. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Gov. Noem General News South Dakota proposes ban on trans inclusion in school sports Governor Kristi Noem confirmed she has proposed an anti-trans bill that will be debated in January. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Scotland allocates crisis funding to trans healthcare sector As part of the 2022-2023 budget, the Scottish government has dedicated £2m of “crisis funding” to the trans healthcare sector. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Senegal proposes tougher anti-LGBTQ+ laws Lawmakers in Senegal, West Africa have drafted a law that would enforce even harsher punishments for the country’s repressed LGBTQ+ community. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Conversion therapy officially banned in Canada Canada has become the latest country to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after the bill was approved to become law last Wednesday. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Photo: Human Rights Campaign General News 50th trans person killed in the US 2021 has become even more deadly for trans Americans after Nikai David was murdered in Oakland, California on December 4. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News MPs vote to ban conversion therapy in Canada Canada’s House of Commons has voted unanimously to ban conversion therapy in what has been dubbed a “great day for survivors”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
A previous Budapest Pride parade General News Hungary to hold referendum on LGBTQ+ issues The upcoming referendum will include asking citizens if they believe children should have access to sex education. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Biden vows to end the HIV epidemic In honour of World AIDS Day, US president Joe Biden has issued a proclamation promising “to end the HIV epidemic globally”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Scott Morrison General News Australian prime minister introduces bill to protect ‘religious freedom’ Scott Morrison has introduced a bill that would allow faith-based organisations to override existing anti-discrimination laws. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts FEATURE: Stephen Sondheim – A personal tribute Brian Butler remembers theatre giant Steve , their brief encounters and their letters to each other By Brian Butler • 3 min read
