International Safe Zone

Learning more about intersectionality and complexity of international LGBTQ+ in the United States and providing a safe place to learn and explore about their sexual and affectional identity.

By Kyoung Mi Choi

Christel van der Boom
Philippines
Calgary youth unpack sexuality and taboo culture in the Filipino community | CBC News
CBC News - Tricia Lo
A workshop this weekend in Calgary is intended to give Filipino youth a safe space to talk about a subject some in the community say is seen as taboo …
3 days ago
Christel van der Boom
India
Anshuman Jha had to be ‘extra careful’ playing gay
glamsham.com - Glamsham Bureau
Actor Anshuman Jha plays a homosexual boy in the upcoming film “Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele”, and he says he was careful to avoid stereotypes and …
3 days ago
Kyoung Mi Choi
Vatican
Dozens of German priests will defy the Vatican and live-stream blessings of gay couples
CBS News
Dozens of Catholic priests in Germany plan defy the Vatican and bless homosexual partnerships, with many set to live-stream the blessings online. In …
3 days ago
Christel van der Boom
Utah Supreme Court
Utah Supreme Court upholds rights of trans persons to change name and sex on state records
CNN - By Paul P. Murphy
(CNN) — In a 4-1 decision announced on Thursday, Utah's Supreme Court expanded transgender rights in the state by siding with two trans petitioners seeking court orders to change their names and sex on...
3 days ago
Christel van der Boom
Gender
Authors of Trans-Affirming Kids' Books Come Together for Virtual Event
advocate.com - Donald Padgett
The international event features Camilla Gisslow, Marcus Tallberg, Jodie Patterson, and Ris iRAWniQ Anderson discussing their books, experiences, and …
3 days ago
Kyoung Mi Choi
Middle East
Israeli transgender couple said refused entry to Egypt at border crossing
timesofisrael.com - TOI staff
An Israeli transgender couple was apparently denied entry to Egypt at the Taba gateway to Sinai on Thursday, as Egyptian security officers …
4 days ago
Kyoung Mi Choi
Sexuality
Uganda’s Sexual Offenses Measure Faces Public Resistance
voanews.com
Ugandan lawmakers this week passed a bill on sexual offenses that would increase punishments for offenders and would strengthen protection for …
3 days ago
Christel van der Boom
Elliot Page
Elliot Page Asks Followers to Urge Tenn. Gov to Veto Anti-Trans Bills
advocate.com - Mey Rude
The state has three anti-trans bills currently awaiting the governor's decision. Elliot Page continues to use his spotlight to advocate for …
3 days ago
Christel van der Boom
Utah Supreme Court
Utah Court Rules Trans People Have Legal Right to Correct Birth Certificates
them.us - Nico Lang
After a lengthy legal battle, two transgender Utah residents have won the right to correct their birth certificates. The historic ruling has profound …
3 days ago
Christel van der Boom
Religion
German Priests, Defying Pope, Offer to Bless Same-Sex Unions
advocate.com - Trudy Ring
Numerous churches around the nation will hold blessing services in the next few days. Numerous Roman Catholic priests in Germany say they’ll conduct …
3 days ago
Christel van der Boom
Transgender
Amid Wave Of Anti-Trans Bills, Trans Reporters Say 'Telling Our Own Stories' Is Vital
NPR - Brianna Scott
At least 35 states are considering bills that target transgender youth, according to the bipartisan Freedom For All Americans campaign. The bills range from restricting what team trans athletes can compete...
4 days ago