LGBTQ

On Monday, July 7, 2025, during the Council’s 59th session in Geneva, the vote regarding the renewal of the mandate brought forth a significant outcome: 29 member states voted in favor, 15 against, and three opted to abstain, with Ghana being one of them. This vote encapsulates a broader narrative of the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights on the global stage. Renewed Mandate: A Beacon for Global LGBTQ+ Rights The renewal of this mandate serves as a reaffirmation of the global commitment to protect the…

Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, expressed increasing frustration over Hungary's recent actions that appear to undermine fundamental rights and the rule of law. "As a net contributing EU member state, it’s challenging for us to witness these developments," he stated, underscoring Ireland's commitment to upholding EU values. Today, Ireland joined 20 other EU member states in a collaborative statement accusing Hungary of violating core EU principles through legislation targeting LGBTQ+ individuals. This…

Austrian authorities have announced the arrest of 15 individuals in connection with a disturbing series of hate crimes targeting the LGBTQ community. Following coordinated raids across the country, the police apprehended 12 men and three women who are suspected of engaging in assaults and robberies masquerading as acts of "vigilante justice." In a statement, law enforcement officials noted that the suspects claimed their actions were intended to “combat paedophiles.” These individuals allegedly resorted to creating…

Upon his return to the White House, President Donald Trump has made it abundantly clear what his administration aims to tackle: the sprawling issue of federal waste. It’s a topic that’s been at the heart of many political debates, and one that begs the question: how do we ensure taxpayer money is used judiciously? The President, with his characteristic resolve, has embarked on what he describes as a crusade against wasteful spending. The administration took a notable step forward by…

As the curtain lifted on his second term, US President Donald Trump found himself in the spotlight not just as a politician, but as a leader called to exercise compassion. On a chilly day in Washington, leading a diverse congregation at the National Cathedral, one voice rose above the clamor of politics. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, a figure of grace and influence, took the podium with a heartfelt message, beseeching Trump to "have mercy" on a nation fraught with fear and uncertainty. "In the name of our God," she implored,…

Bishop Samuel J. Quire, the prominent leader of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Liberia, has recently expressed deep concerns regarding reports of several congregations pondering a split from the denomination. Their contemplation of such a move stems from the heated discussions surrounding the acceptance of same-sex marriage within the church. Quire firmly emphasized that no congregation under the Methodist banner is entitled to sever ties, highlighting that those contemplating such a decision are straying from the…

Some conspiracy enthusiasts posit that mpox was engineered by a shadowy elite aiming to reduce populations and reap profits for "big pharma." According to these theories, individuals who get vaccinated against mpox are doomed to suffer from heart attacks and a host of other grave illnesses. As highlighted by Helen McCarthy in The Conversation Africa, these conspiracies often focus on the LGBTQ+ community, casting suspicion and fear upon them. Misinformation about mpox is blooming, reminiscent of the early stages of the…