News from the community

Switzerland speaks out in favor of a ban on "gay cures The situation for queers is steadily improving in Switzerland. As so often, sometimes it's small steps, sometimes it's bigger steps. A new, positive news: in the future, conversion therapies will be banned nationwide. And this, although there have always been politicians here, among others, who basically denied their existence. Many simply did not want to see the high psychological pressure that the victims of the therapies were under - and in some cases still are today - because it was repeatedly suggested to them that they were not "all right. Current studies initiated by various relevant organizations conclude that more than 14,000 people have fallen victim to conversion therapies. The number of unreported cases is probably much higher. Now the Swiss National Council has finally voted for a nationwide ban. The result was meh...

At last, homosexuality has now been declared legal in Barbados It is exactly this news that always gives hope: Now homosexuality is also considered legal in Barbados. After some other countries, among other things Singapore, now also the island state in the Atlantic moves after. The old laws that condemned homosexuality actually date back to colonial times. The new legislation now allows many people to finally come out to themselves. The Supreme Court of Barbados has decided to completely remove the discriminatory sections from the Sexual Offences Act. What did the law previously specify? The two sections that are now - thanks to the innovation - a thing of the past are Section 9 and Section 12. Section 9 declared anal intercourse to be criminal. Those who violated it risked being charged with a life sentence. Section number 12 was devoted to so-called "serious indeceny," w...

Ukrainian government advocates anti-discrimination law The war in Ukraine is still raging. But there are always small glimmers of hope that ensure that optimism is not lost. Now the Ukrainian government has come out in favor of an anti-discrimination law that will provide even better support for members of the LGBTQIA+ community in the country. It is particularly interesting that the law did not receive a single dissenting vote in parliament. Many already see this as a message towards Russia, where the situation for queers is still very difficult. Among other things, this is also because laws were only recently passed here that further restrict the freedom of local people. In Russia, gay people and other queers are not considered part of society. They are marginalized. This refers, among other things, to documents, pictures and art in which homosexuality is e...

Jungle Camp 2023: Contrary to many rumors, TikTok star Twenty4Tim is not there after all Now the start date for the Dschungelcamp 2023 is finally fixed: On Friday, January 13, 2023 starts the now 16th season of the cult format! But who will actually occupy the famous jungle beds of "Ich bin ein Star - Holt mich hier raus! RTL has just made an official statement about the candidates - and incidentally also quashed a hot rumor. Actually, many thought that TikTok star Twenty4Tim would move into one of the jungle beds. Now, however, it has been revealed that he will not be moving in after all. Instead, Olivia Jones and Papis Loveday will ensure that queer visibility is supported at IBES 2023. Jones will host the aftershow, Papis will be there as a contestant. "Ich bin ein Star - Holt mich hier raus" takes place in Australia again It won't be long before it's "Jungle test, please!" again. And real fans of the f...

The next (and last) season of Young Royals is planned The Swedish series "Young Royals" is going into the next round. And once again, fans are wondering what will happen next with the story of Prince William and his subject Simon. It didn't take long for "Young Royals" to gather a comparatively large fan base. According to Netflix, they can now look forward to another round. So the teen story continues. The only downer is that after season three, it will actually end for good. How will the whole thing end? Will Prince William and his Simon stay together forever? Or does fate not mean well with the couple? These and other questions are likely to be asked above all by those who have been following the story of the two since season 1. The announcement that "Young Royals" would even be going into the second round struck a chord on the social networks....

LGBTQIA+ friendly companies score in several respects A recent study from the U.S. shows that companies that are open to the LGBTQIA+ scene, not only during Pride Month, can benefit in the long term. And that in more ways than one. According to the results of the study, many people appreciate it when a company shows its commitment not only at a certain time of the year, but throughout the year. In such cases, there is usually no suspicion that a logo in rainbow colors, for example, might be pinkwashing. The latter refers to marketing measures that obviously only feign solidarity with the community, because a corresponding commitment is often "well received". Now it turns out that companies that see themselves as supporters of the scene are very popular with many people. A corresponding study has now been published by Edelman Trust and the LGBTI* organization GLAAD....

Many queer people increasingly feel misrepresented According to a recent study, many queer people feel misrepresented in the media. In numbers, more than 60 percent of queer people from the U.S., Canada and the U.K. feel the community is portrayed in the media based on stereotypes. The study that came to this conclusion. Was conducted by the Nielsen company and the agency network WPP. The result is sobering. And it should also mean that the media landscape needs to do its homework. One of the main points of criticism: Gays, lesbians and other members of the LGBTQIA+ community are portrayed based on prejudice. Many members of the scene would like to see this change. In Germany, too, there has been repeated criticism of stereotypical portrayals. For example, many people wondered whether the portrayal of "Winnie-Touch" in "Der Schuh des Manitu...

Elliot Page to publish his first book Elliot Page will launch his autobiography. Already in June next year it will be so far. Accordingly, his fans will have to be patient for just a little while longer to perhaps dive a little deeper into the impressive story of the trans man. The book will be published by Fischer Verlag and will deal with "finding one's own identity" and the "ongoing journey to oneself. What is Elliot Page's book about? Many fans of Elliot Page are probably currently asking themselves this question. The publisher, or rather Elliot himself, describes the book, titled "Pageboy," as follows: "This is the story of someone who finds himself - amidst obstacles, shame, hopelessness, and pain. Who emerges from it and blossoms in ways he never thought possible.". A telling description that certainly sums up the book's content well....

USA: The decision in favor of gay marriage is getting closer It would be an important turning point for all queers in the USA. Currently, everything looks as if people who live in a gay marriage will actually get more rights in the future. Many have not believed in this for a long time. After all, the numerous homophobic laws in some states have shown how difficult it is to fight for more equality in the land of "unlimited possibilities" with regard to LGBTQIA+. Now, however, the time may have finally come. The representatives of the House of Representatives have voted with a majority for the protection of gay marriage. Now all that is needed is the final signature of President Biden to make the whole thing "official". Said protection will then be independent of other, earlier rulings. A clear majority Certainly, many who had been following the developments in the USA were positively surprised by the outcome of the vote. For: Bes...