Stories about LGBTQ+ from May, 2024
Ban on children’s book ‘Same-sex Parents’ backfires down under
One online petition to reverse the ban had over 40,000 signatures, with another exceeding 10,000 signatures before the Cumberland Council overturned its ban in a decisive vote of 12 to 2.
Israel's war on Gaza takes center stage at Eurovision 2024
While the annual Eurovision Song Contest is supposed to be a fun, apolitical event, organizer's decision to allow Israel to participate is drawing controversy and boycotts.
Translating Taiwanese queer sci-fi literature into Spanish: Interview with Alberto Poza Poyatos
Taiwanese literature is finally getting international recognition after being often presented as a branch of Chinese literature in global events. Today Global voices interviews a Spanish translator of this literature.
Tanzania’s new VPN policy leaves LGBTQ+ individuals exposed
Opponents of the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority's new VPN registration requirement argue that it threatens freedom of expression and other rights enshrined in Tanzania’s Constitution.