Culture · June 1, 2026
Pride's Fight: No Time to Relax
Pride isn't just a party, honey! 🎉💪 This year, we’re fighting for our rights and making history! 🌈✨
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Sports · Feb 27
Paralympian Ellie Cole Discusses Intersection of Inclusivity in WorldPride and Sports
Australian Paralympian Ellie Cole discusses the parallels between the international Paralympic movement and WorldPride in promoting inclusivity, as she serves as an ambassador for Sydney WorldPride. #Inclusivity #WorldPride #Paralympics
Activism · Feb 19
Sydney's WorldPride 2023 Begins with a Bang: Check out the Photos from Mardi Gras Fair Day
Celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and acceptance with Sydney's community at the annual Mardi Gras Fair Day! This year's event marked the official beginning of the WorldPride 2023 festivities, showcasing a dazzling array of performances, attractions, and community stalls. Check out the photos inside the article and join us in the festivities! #SydneyWorldPride #MardiGrasFairDay #LGBTQIrights #diversity
Stage · Feb 18
Teenager's Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction in 1960s Australia Explored in New Play
Discover the inspiring story of Lee Clayton, who fought for queer rights in 1960s Australia, as her struggles with same-sex attraction inspire a new play for #SydneyWorldPride. Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ rights and diversity! #PrideMonth #QueerRights #InspiringStory
Politics · Feb 18
New South Wales Government Under Pressure to Ban Gay Conversion Practices
The NSW government is under pressure to ban gay conversion practices. Officials have been warned "the world is watching" ahead of Sydney's 17-day WorldPride festival, which begins on Friday. #LGBTQ+ #WorldPride #gayconversionpractices
Article · Feb 14
Australians Encouraged to Get Vaccinated for MPOX Ahead of Sydney WorldPride
Heading to Sydney WorldPride this month? Don't forget to get vaccinated for MPOX! The virus has a 95% infection rate among gay and bisexual men, so eligible individuals are being encouraged to get the jab ahead of the event. #SydneyWorldPride #MPOXvaccine #sexualhealth
Activism · Feb 12
Australia's Prime Minister to March in Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, to make history by marching in Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras #WorldPride #Sydney #LGBTQI
Activism · Jan 19
Nightlife safe space for LGBTQ+ community tested in Amsterdam
A hair salon in Amsterdam’s nightlife district opened after hours at the weekend to offer a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community who do not feel safe in the city to dress before going out for the night. The “D…
Drag · Jan 18
Amplifying Indigenous Voices: The Miss First Nation Competition at Sydney WorldPride 2023
As Sydney gears up for WorldPride 2023, one event stands out as particularly meaningful for the Indigenous LGBTQ+ community: the Miss First Nation competition. This annual event, which takes place at the Carriageworks p…
Politics · Aug 15
Taiwan blames politics for cancellation of global Pride event
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan on Friday blamed "political considerations" for the cancellation of WorldPride 2025 Taiwan after it said the organisers had insisted the word "Taiwan" be removed. Taiwan participates in global…
Activism · Aug 22
Copenhagen celebrates the return of one of the world's largest LGBT+ Prides
COPENHAGEN, Aug 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Tens of thousands took to the streets in Denmark on Saturday in one of the biggest Pride marches since COVID-19 struck, with some celebrating while others expressed soli…
Sports · Aug 12
LGBT+ festival to open in Denmark, Sweden in pandemic shadow
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Thousands are expected to attend Thursday’s kickoff of the 10-day multi-national LGBT+ festival that will include a global pride event in Sweden’s southern city of Malmo and a 22-sports tourna…