A billion people now live with marriage equality
A billion people, around one seventh of the world’s population, now live in jurisdictions with full marriage equality. The figure, equal to 13.8% of humanity, is based on a new analysis by Melbourne-based LGBT rights activist, Tony Pitman. “The turning point came a few weeks ago when Colombia and then several Mexican states all achieved […]
UN LGBTI resolution: Take several seats, ambassador!
The South African ambassador who led the abstention in last week’s LGBTI resolution vote at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has been unable to clearly explain the decision in a frustrating radio interview. Nozipho Mxakato-Diseko, South Africa’s Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, appeared on Redi Tlhabi’s 702 show on Thursday in a bid to […]
Feather Awards Dialogue comes to QwaQwa
The fifth Chevrolet Feather Awards Dialogue takes place in QwaQwa in the Free State on Saturday 9 July. This year, the annual awards ceremony is marking its eighth anniversary by travelling to eight provinces to engage with communities about LGBTI issues and challenges. The dialogues are hosted in partnership with long standing sponsors Chevrolet and […]
Shock as Star Trek’s George Takei condemns Sulu being made gay
While many have welcomed news that the iconic Sulu will be revealed to be gay in the latest Star Trek movie, the character’s original actor (who is gay) isn’t impressed. John Cho, who now plays Hikaru Sulu, told the Herald Sun that the character will be shown in the upcoming Star Trek Beyond as raising a […]