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Vice President Lai Ching-te marches in Taipei Pride 2023
Taiwan’s Vice President Lai Ching-te joined an estimated 180,000 marchers at Taipei Pride 2023 yesterday. Polls rank Lai Ching-te as the firm favourite to win the island nation’s 2024 presidential election. President Tsai Ing-wen also demonstrated support for the parade, posting a message via her Facebook page. “Under the umbrella of Taiwan’s democracy and freedom, …
Queensland Rugby League launches inclusive pride cap
Queensland Rugby League (QRL) has created a pride cap as part of a new approach to LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the sport. The cap, which was designed in consultation with the LGBTQIA+ community, was launched to coincide with Brisbane Pride Festival. The work is part of a new inclusive approach at QRL under CEO Ben Ikin. …
Violent protestors force cancellation of Tbilisi Pride
Up to 2,000 anti-LGBT organised protesters attacked Tbilisi Pride celebrations in Georgia yesterday. They forced the cancellation of the event and the evacuation of participants. The violence is reminiscent of 2021 when attacks on the offices of Tbilisi Pride forced the cancellation of that year’s Pride march. Although homosexuality is legal in Georgia, same-sex relationships …
Betty Who headlines White House Pride
US President Joe Biden hosted the largest-ever White House PRIDE celebrations earlier today Australian time with Aussie singer Betty Who as the star performer. Scroll down for vid. “We’re gathered here today to honour the extraordinary courage and contribution of the LGBTQ community. To celebrate their legacy and their progress. We welcome to the largest-ever …
Target Pride supplier glad stock is off shelves
Erik Carnell of Abprallen tells CNN he’s relieved his stock has been removed from the Target Pride range. The London-based designer told CNN he originally felt ecstatic at the giant US retailer’s decision to stock his designs. Target chose a sweatshirt, tote bag and messenger bag from the Abprallen range, each emblazoned with a different …
Australian Catholic University forces librarians to remove pride flag
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) is facing backlash after librarians were ordered to remove rainbow flags from public display across its campuses. According to the Ally Network, a group of staff who promote an inclusive environment on campus, the incident first began during WorldPride. Staff were allegedly asked via an email not to display rainbow flags …
Unwind and relax after WorldPride with this poolside recovery party
As fun as the celebrations and festivities of WorldPride may be, the post-pride slump is brutal! But don’t worry — The Hyatt Regency in Brisbane has just the thing to help you recover. Slip on those bikini bottoms and order yourself a cocktail — The Hyatt Regency is hosting a fabulous pool party on the …
Premier Dan Andrews joins Midsumma Pride March
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews joined an estimated 50,000 happy revellers for the annual Midsumma Pride March through St Kilda earlier today. Following his recent election victory, the premier again demonstrated his government’s commitment to inclusion and diversity. Premier Dan Andrews tweeted today, “Pride isn’t just a march. “It’s a demonstration – of love, of solidarity, …
120,000 march through Taipei for Taiwan Pride 2022
The post-pandemic Taiwan Pride 2022 saw numbers bounce straight back to pre-pandemic highs. Despite rain, an estimated 120,000 people participated in Asia’s largest queer event. The massive crowd gathered at Taipei City Hall Plaza before dispersing onto two parade routes through the city. Both marches ended back at the plaza where stages and stalls were …
Johannesburg Pride: thousands defy terror warning
Thousands of queer South Africans marched in Johannesburg Pride Saturday in defiance of a terror warning issued by the US Embassy. They took to the streets under the slogan We Will March. Johannesburg Pride returned after a two-year break during the COVID pandemic. Prior to the parade, the US Embassy issued a warning of a …
