General News Law Commission rejects proposal to make misogyny a hate crime The UK Law Commission has decided to reject appeals to make misogyny a hate crime, sparking disappointment among women’s rights campaigners. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Australia appoints anti-LGBTQ+ senator as assistant women’s minister Amanda Stoker, known for her anti-LGBTQ+ views, is Australia’s new assistant women’s minister. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Istanbul protestors demand LGBTQ+ and women’s rights Hundreds gathered in Istanbul to protest against the withdrawal from a treaty to protect women from violence. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Poland planning treaty to ban abortion and same-sex marriage A leaked letter has detailed Polish plans to create an international treaty to ban abortion and same-sex marriage. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Munroe Bergdorf supports Women’s March Global Count Model, writer and trans activist, Munroe Bergdorf, has partnered with Women’s March Global to promote the ‘Global Count’. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Italy moves to criminalise violence against LGBTQ+ people LGBTQ+ activists in Italy are celebrating after the lower house of parliament voted to pass a bill which would make violence against LGBTQ+ people and disabled people a hate crime. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read