Gov. DeSantis General News Florida governor cuts funding for Pulse survivors Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, has cut $900,000 of spending for LGBTQ+ related projects in the state. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Romania criticised over ‘inadequate’ response to anti-LGBTQ+ attack The ECHR condemned authorities for failing to prosecute those involved in an anti-LGBTQ+attack in Romania in 2013. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Sebastián Piñera General News President of Chile vows to push same-sex marriage bill Sebastián Piñera, the president of Chile, has promised to prioritise a bill legalising same-sex marriage. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Florida passes law against trans inclusion in school sports Florida has become the 7th state this year to ban young trans people from participating in school sports. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Stonewall at Pride in London in 2015 General News Government could withdraw from Stonewall employment programme Liz Truss is urging the government to cease participation in the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Joe Biden General News Biden issues proclamation in honour of Pride month On June 1, US president Joe Biden issued his first official Pride month proclamation. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Namibia moving to abolish laws banning same-sex relations Namibia is due to become the next country to abolish a law that outlaws same-sex relations between men. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News ACLU sues Arkansas over trans healthcare ban ACLU has sued the state of Arkansas following the success of House Bill 1570. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Government furlough scheme funded anti-LGBTQ+ churches OpenDemocract revealed the government’s furlough scheme donated thousands to anti-LGBTQ+ churches. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Japan accused of violating Olympic charter over LGBTQ+ rights Japan has failed to pass a bill to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ citizens. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Liz Truss General News Truss admits ‘disagreements’ with LGBTQ+ panel over self-identification policies Liz Truss admitted that the LGBTQ+ advisory panel disbanded shortly after a disagreement between herself and the panel. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Parliament rejects petition to legally recognise non-binary citizens The UK parliament has rejected a petition calling for non-binary recognition. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read