Slovenia's LGBTQ+ community experiences heightened hostility following the new right-wing government's decision to remove the rainbow flag from the Culture Ministry. Activists report increased verbal and physical attacks, despite recent legal advancements for LGBTQ+ rights, raising concerns about future regression.
Iran and Egypt's football coaches avoided questions about their reluctance to participate in LGBTQ+ 'Pride Match' events in Seattle, citing focus on football. Fifa clarified the LGBTQ+ celebrations were external to the World Cup match, despite complaints from both nations where LGBTQ+ relationships are illegal.
Tens of thousands gathered in Seoul for the annual queer culture festival, one of Asia's largest Pride events. Despite societal stigma and a lack of legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, the mood was jubilant. A recent court ruling recognized a same-sex union, offering a glimmer of hope amidst ongoing political blockages of anti-discrimination laws.
Brandenburg's state parliament president Ulrike Liedtke will raise a rainbow flag on Monday to mark the International Day Against Homo-, Bi-, Inter- and Transphobia. The flag, a symbol against discrimination, will also fly at the Ministry for Societal Cohesion. The AfD criticized the move, calling it 'pure decadence'.
