Category: LGBTQ+
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern left Mormon church to support LGBTQ rights
‘I just remember thinking – I’m either doing a disservice to the church or my friends’
RainbowYouth Opens Tauranga Drop-in Centre – First Outside Of Auckland
RainbowYOUTH has opened a drop-in centre for LGBTIQ youth in Tauranga, marking a historic first for the 29 year old organisation.
RainbowYOUTH In New Zealand Introduces New Executive Director Frances Arns
The Executive Board at RainbowYOUTH announced today the appointment of Frances Arns as the new Executive Director of RainbowYOUTH. She will replace outgoing Executive Director Duncan Matthews who leaves the role after four years.
Pride flag raised at Canadian Parliament Hill for first time
The Pride flag flew on Parliament Hill on Wednesday in a historic all-party show of support to mark the start of the month celebrating Canada’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community.
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.
Canada’s LGBTQ youth at greater risk of suicide than straight youth
Today Egale Canada Human Rights Trust (ECHRT) launched the Report on Outcomes and Recommendations from the first national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Two Spirit, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth Suicide Prevention Summit.