Spain proposes to fine conversion therapy practitioners
Spain has announced proposals to fine those who are found practicing LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, with the country’s minister of equality, Irene Montero, supporting the notion.
Two men kidnapped by Chechen security forces
Two young men have been kidnapped from safe housing in Russia after fleeing Chechnya due to anti-LGBTQ+ hostility.
Equalities minister met with LGB Alliance
LGBTQ+ activists are speaking out against Tory MP Kemi Badenoch – the current equalities minister – after it has come to public attention that she had a secret ‘introductory’ meeting with anti-trans hate group, the LGB Alliance.
Biden pledges to fight for global LGBTQ+ rights
On February 4, US president Joe Biden issued a presidential memorandum, pledging to fight for LGBTQ+ rights across the globe.
Two US states introduce bills against trans athletes
Minnesota and Utah have both introduced bills this week which aim to prevent trans students from participating in school sports.
Turkish president attacks LGBTQ+ community
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan attacked the LGBTQ+ community amid continuing protests at Boğaziçi University which saw police arrest four pro-LGBTQ+ students
Update: New York repeals anti-trans law
New York governor, Andrew Cuomo, has signed the repeal of an anti-loitering bill which allowed police to target trans people in public.