Gay News
Botswana court rejects cruel bid to re-criminalise gay sex in ‘huge win’ for LGBT+ community
Botswana’s Court of Appeal has upheld a 2019 ruling that decriminalised gay sex in a “huge win” for the LGBT community. In June 2019, the Botswana High Court struck down Section 164 of the country’s penal code, which outlawed sex between men. Until
By LGBT
Nov 30, 2021
The long, troubling story of ex-Empire actor Jussie Smollett’s alleged hate crime hoax
Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett will face trial on Monday (29 November) for allegedly staging a racist, homophobic hate crime against himself in Chicago. The case, full of twists and turns, has fascinated the world, and could soon reach its conclusion
By LGBT
Nov 30, 2021
Chile elects first trans woman to congress as presidential election puts LGBT+ rights ‘at stake’
Chile has elected its first transgender official to its national legislature. Emilia Schneider is the first out transgender person to be elected to the National Congress of Chile. The 25-year-old activist previously gained prominence when she was elected
By LGBT
Nov 30, 2021
5 queer-friendly reasons to visit Malta this holiday season – from Cirque du Soleil to Santa’s City
With temperatures sitting comfortably in the late teens, Malta makes for a great autumn and winter destination for queer travellers. The small archipelago has been ranked number one on the Rainbow Europe list of LGBT-friendly destinations for five years r
By LGBT
Nov 30, 2021