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Canberra
A party for the LGBTQIA+ community, BIPOC lovelies, and our friends! Dancing, Sick Beats and Performance Art in a safe space! GlitterBox is all about freedom, love and kindness and self-expression!

Nairobi
The Kenyan supreme court recently struck down a government decision to ban the registration of an LGBTIQ+ community rights organisation, sparking new homophobic rhetoric in the country. Kenya is one of 32 African countries that criminalises homosexuality. Those who identify as part of the LGBTIQ+ community are often discriminated against, harassed and assaulted. Lise Woensdregt and Naomi van Stapele, who have researched queer experiences in Kenya for nine years, explain the impact of this ruling.

Melbourne
The popular event featuring drag queens reading books to children has been cancelled after receiving violent threats.

World
We must all speak out to stop anti-LGBTIQ+ legislation, which is once again rearing its ugly and hateful head.

London
King Charles has demonstrated his intention to be regarded as the 'people's King' by including LGBTIQ+ singers, refugees, and volunteers from the King and Queen Consort's charity affiliations in the event.

FOOD & DRINK
Coffee is brewed from beans that contain antioxidants, which are thought to have a protective effect against cancer.

Sydney
Humphries was an iconic, loved and celebrated Australian entertainer who was also known for his anti-transgender views.

France
All young people in France now have access to free condoms in a bid to minimise the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

USA
Over 6,000+ Catholic nuns have banned together the fight for trans rights, writing in an open letter that trans and non-binary people are beloved and cherished by God.