General News French minister urges legal action over Poland’s LGBTQ+ free zones Clément Beaune has urged the EU to take legal action over Poland’s rising number of ‘LGBTQ+ free’ zones. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Biden to help resettle LGBTQ+ asylum seekers Biden has issued a memorandum which aims to expand protections for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Biden released an executive order in support of trans athletes in January General News Biden issues order against LGBTQ+ discrimination in education Biden has issued an executive order banning gender and LGBTQ+ discrimination in schools. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Nana Akufo-Addo General News Ghanian president refuses to legalise same-sex marriage Nana Akufo-Addo, the president of Ghana, has said he will never legalise same-sex marriage amid international criticism of the country’s treatment of LGBTQ+ people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News MPs call for trans conversion therapy ban A handful of MPs have insisted the ban on conversion therapy must also include trans people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News EU declared LGBTQ+ freedom zone The EU has declared itself an LGBTQ+ freedom zone in response to Poland’s rising number of ‘LGBTQ+ free’ areas. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News LGBTQ+ & HIV campaigner steps down as House of Lords Speaker Lord Fowler is stepping down early to devote his time to campaigning for the rights queer people and those living with HIV. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News House of Representatives passes US Equality Act Equality Act has been passed by the US House of Representatives, it will now go to vote in the Senate. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Athlete takes discrimination case to European Court of Human Rights Caster Semenya, an out gay South African athlete is taking her case to the European Court of Human Rights. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Report finds hate crimes on the rise in Israel The Association for LGBTQ+ Equality in Israel has released its annual report, which found an LGBTQ+ person was attacked every three hours in 2020. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Ignatius Annor General News Ghanaian journalist comes out as gay on live TV Reporter, Ignatius Annor from Ghana, came out as gay on live TV, and shared a message of solidarity with the country’s LGBTQ+ community. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Gay RAF veteran requests official apology A gay ex-RAF member has said an official apology should be issued to those who were discriminated against. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
