The European Parliament has voted 340–141 to back a resolution that explicitly calls for “the full recognition of trans women as women,” and says their inclusion is essential for real gender equality and anti‑violence policies. The same text urges equal access for trans women to shelters, support services and funding across the EU – and knocks back an amendment claiming “only biological women” can be pregnant. THIS ARTICLE AT A GLANCE   Recognition of trans women for effective gender equality and anti‑violence policies across the EU. It urges equal access for trans women to shelters and…

The new Philippine Supreme Court ruling centres on a lesbian couple, Jennifer Josef and Evalyn Ursua, who bought a house together in Quezon City in 2006, a year after they started living together. For practical reasons, the home was put in Ursua’s name to make dealing with banks and paperwork easier.

The Council of Europe’s parliamentary assembly has backed a continent‑wide push to ban so‑called LGBTIQ+ “conversion practices”, labelling them harmful, deceptive and incompatible with human rights. The resolution is not legally binding, but it sends a strong political signal to 46 member states and offers a blueprint for national bans.

Yep, money pretty much rules over our modern and struggling planet. This can leave us in a dilemma regarding investment, ethics and return; and this is often the case for marginalised communities, as it isn’t always just about money — it’s also about alignment with values.

The LGBTQIA+ community is mourning the loss of Brent Thorpe, a Sydney‑based performer, comedian and playwright whose razor‑sharp wit, theatrical bravado and generous spirit made him a beloved figure across queer stages and scenes.

New data has revealed something the UK has never seen before: clear evidence that sexual minority people die earlier, and at higher rates, than their straight or heterosexual peers.

In a message to community members, CEO Jesse Matheson explained that the organisation has been working to stabilise its finances after two years of significant losses, with the Mardi Gras Party being a leading contributor to the deficit since the loss of the Royal Hall of Industries venue in 2020.

Are you ready for a happier, healthier you? Andreas Anthony creates a path for achieving an authentic life in these challanging times. Living authentically is not a destination or a thing to do but a continuous journey of honesty, self-discovery and growth.

Russia has officially branded a leading global LGBTIQ+ rights organisation, ILGA World, as “undesirable”. This label effectively makes it a crime for people in Russia to work with or support the group. The move deepens an already harsh crackdown on queer activism and international human rights work inside the country.

OpenAI has announced plans to introduce advertising in ChatGPT in the United States. Ads will appear on the free version and the low-cost Go tier, but not for Pro, Business, or Enterprise subscribers.

In exciting news, in a deal that goes both ways, Australians could soon be able to move to Europe for up to 4 years under a new arrangement being forged between Australia and the European Union. What you’ll learn in this article What the new EU–Australia mobility idea actually is How it differs from current European visa rules for Australians Why it’s being discussed now, and what still needs to happen What this could mean for work, study and queer Aussies eyeing a European move Currently, Australians can already visit most of Europe without a visa for short trips. Under Schenge…