Intersex Youth Aotearoa have made a guide, Your Child is Taonga, for parents who may be seeking support. Inside you can find ideas informed by our experiences as intersex youth, as well as lots of our favourite resources by other intersex organisations from around the world.
Microsoft has donated US$50,000 to RainbowYOUTH as part of their international pride campaign. As part of this campaign Microsoft has donated US$250,000 to LGBTQI+ and racial justice organisations internationally, with the other organisations being: Outright Action International Know Your Rights Camp Campaign Against Homophobia Colombia Diversa You can check out their campaign here RainbowYOUTH is […]
It’s outrageous that, in 2020 in Aotearoa, our LGBTQI+ communities have worse health outcomes than their straight peers. Stigma and discrimination lead to higher rates of mental health issues and even suicide. And then there are the physical illnesses – STIs like syphilis and HIV are disproportionately affecting our community. Our gay and bi guys […]
A Facebook post that promises a $10 phone credit is causing havoc for the New Zealand AIDS Foundation. The post, which encourages users to call an 0800 number to receive the credit, has resulted in hundreds of calls to an NZAF helpline over the past 24 hours – creating extra work for staff, and blocking […]
By Gay New Zealand Editor on Comments Off on Rūrangi – Whānau Marama: New Zealand International Film Festival – 24 July –2 August, 2020Rūrangi
Offering genuine representation for Aotearoa’s gender-diverse community both on screen and off, local series Rūrangi is set to have its world premiere as part of Whānau Marama: New Zealand International Film Festival, running 24 July –2 August, 2020. Rūrangi will make history as the first web-series to feature in the Festival’s celebrated programme, and as […]
17 May 2020 marked the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The day is marked worldwide to raise awareness on the discrimination and human rights violations faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) community. In line with this year’s theme, the Fiji NGO Coalition on Human Rights (NGOCHR) stands in […]
Check out Do Good Tees Podcast Okay, you’re a good parent, but when it comes to gender diversity and sexuality, you don’t know your Heteronormatives from your Non-Binaries. But now your kid has changed their name and wants their personal pronoun to be they and them, and you just don’t get it. You’re not alone. […]
New Zealand Family Planning have shared a good video on how to support someone coming out on twitter and Facebook. So if a family member might have disclosed to you that they are queer, or transgender. Here’s how you can support them If you, or they need more support, then Outline is available between 6-9pm […]
In a quick update, most of the rants and apology on the Headquarters Viaduct Bar are deleted. Who is Leo Malloy – read some of the links below and you will get a good idea. Alison Mau: Champagne and homophobia on the menu at first party of a new era Alison Mau Stuff.co.nz opinion piece […]
Pride Pledge has closed the petition and sent a massive thank you to everyone who has signed and shared this important petition. Today they will be sending the petition along with their recommendations to Labour MPS Louisa Wall, and Tamati Coffee. They will then have this endorsed by Labour’s Rainbow Committee and provide the endorsed […]