Today 50 organisations called on the Morrison Government to amend outdated anti-discrimination laws to ensure all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people are treated with fairness and equality.

Christina Dideriksen

October 17, 2018

Fear and Loathing, Winds of Change

UK: Hate crime plan refreshed to protect victims and promote shared values

Christina Dideriksen

October 17, 2018

Fear and Loathing, Winds of Change

New measures put in place to tackle hate crimes include a review of legislation, extra funding to support communities and improving the response to incidents.

Christina Dideriksen

October 16, 2018

Sports and Culture, Winds of Change

Kenya: Lesbian Film Rafiki May Change Kenya Forever

Christina Dideriksen

October 16, 2018

Sports and Culture, Winds of Change

Ezekiel Mutua, the head of Kenya’s Film Classification Board, didn’t want Kenyans to see Wanuri Kahiu’s internationally acclaimed film Rafiki. After watching the film, I can see why.

Christina Dideriksen

October 13, 2018

Fear and Loathing, Winds of Change

The Cis-Heterosexual Community's Obsession with Queer Sex Has a Name: Sexual Harassment

Christina Dideriksen

October 13, 2018

Fear and Loathing, Winds of Change

Before I was old enough to dress myself, I became a victim of sexual harassment. I have many assailants — my father, aunts, uncles, cousins, cis-heterosexual friends, strangers, and past employers. This list becomes longer every day

Christina Dideriksen

October 12, 2018

Sports and Culture, Winds of Change

US: 'Proud And Relieved': Matthew Shepard's Remains To Be Interred At National Cathedral

Christina Dideriksen

October 12, 2018

Sports and Culture, Winds of Change

The Washington National Cathedral says it is "honored and humbled to receive the earthly remains of Matthew Shepard and entrust them to God."

Christina Dideriksen

October 11, 2018

Fear and Loathing, World of Politics, Winds of Change

Ugandan Activists, Gov't Clash Over Opening of LGBT Community Center

Christina Dideriksen

October 11, 2018

Fear and Loathing, World of Politics, Winds of Change

Despite threats from authorities, fundraising continues with the goal of building and opening the center in Kampala by year's end.

Christina Dideriksen

October 10, 2018

Winds of Change

Rwanda: LGBTI hail govt for law change

Christina Dideriksen

October 10, 2018

Winds of Change

Although members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community still face stigma and discrimination at the family and society level in Rwanda, they are appreciative of all the government has done to protect them.

Christina Dideriksen

October 3, 2018

On the March, Winds of Change

South Africa: Gigaba rights queer affairs

Christina Dideriksen

October 3, 2018

On the March, Winds of Change

Officials at the department of home affairs will soon undergo sensitisation training in a bid to end the discrimination faced by queer asylum seekers.