Winds of Change

Acceptance of LGBT people and rights has increased around the world

New Global Acceptance Index ranks 141 countries on LGBT acceptance and legal protections and provides a link between inclusion and GDP per capita. 

China: The People’s Daily, Just Before Weibo Revokes Gay Content Ban: ‘Homosexuality Is Not A Mental Illness’

“It’s personal choice as to whether you approve of homosexuality or not. But rationally speaking, it should be consensus that everyone should respect other people’s sexual orientations.”

China: ‘I Am Gay, Not a Pervert’: Furor in China as Sina Weibo Bans Gay Content

With hashtags like #Iamgaynotapervert and images of hearts and rainbows, tens of thousands of Chinese residents took to social media over the weekend to protest efforts to censor gay-themed images, videos and cartoons.

Pacific Island LGBTIQ Elders Pen Powerful Response To Israel Folau

“A lot of people look up to you, Israel. You and your words have power, privilege and meaning. Young kids look up to you as an award-winning sportsman. What you say stays in the hearts and minds of young Australians and Pasefika children.”