Tag: New Zealand
Kiwi world’s first openly-gay boxing judge
Another barrier has been knocked out in sport – New Zealander Benjamin Watt is believed to be the first ever openly-gay male professional boxing judge.
Anti-gay singer Beanie Man is coming to NZ
Controversial Jamaican reggae artist Beenie Man has been announced as part of the 2016 Raggamuffin lineup.
Inside Out: sex, gender and sexuality diversity in Kiwi classrooms
RainbowYOUTH today announced the launch of Inside Out, the first ever curriculum-aligned resource in New Zealand created by Kiwis at a national scale. Inside Out’s aim: to help increase understanding and support of sex, gender and sexuality diversity within year 7-13 classrooms around the country.
HIV Epidemic in NZ: Rise in infections for gay men a serious concern
The latest figures by the AIDS Epidemiology Group show that in 2014, 217 people were newly reported with HIV in New Zealand. When comparing the number with preceding years, this is higher than any year since 2008.
Youth sport ‘not safe’ for homosexual men and women in Australia – survey
The world’s first study on homophobia in sport has revealed an alarming statistic: 70% of respondents feel that youth sport in Australia is not safe and supportive for gay people.
Auckland Council approves new Rainbow Community Advisory Panel
Auckland Council’s Governing Body, chaired by Mayor Len Brown, today formally approved the creation of a new Rainbow Community Advisory Panel.