US reviewing housing policies for trans inmates
The US reviewing Trump-era policies regarding trans prison inmates, with the aim to provide more inmates with gender-affirming housing.
Calls for equalities minister Kemi Badenoch to resign after anti-LGBTQ+ comments
LGBTQ+ activists and advocacy groups are urging Badenoch to resign after a leaked 2018 video showed the MP making anti-LGBTQ+ comments.
Bell v Tavistock puberty blocker ruling overturned
The Court of Appeals has reversed 2020 ruling that aimed to prevent young trans people from accessing puberty blockers without legal consent.
Germany compensating LGBTQ+ people affected by historic anti-gay law
Germany offering compensation to 249 people who faced persecution under a 1871 law that criminalised same-sex relationships between men.
South Korean government criticised for lack of anti-discrimination laws
LGBTQ+ advocates have criticised South Korea for failing to implement anti-discrimination laws to protect the country’s queer community.
Shadow women’s and equalities secretary resigns
Labour MP Marsha de Cordova has abruptly resigned from her position as the shadow women’s and equalities secretary.
Madrid holds protest after wave of hate crimes
Hundreds of marchers gathered in central Madrid on September 11 to protest the rising number of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in Spain.