An African LGBTQ group calls for WorldPride boycott in D.C., and Denmark and Finland warn trans travelers about going to the U.S.
African LGBTQ Group Calls for WorldPride Boycott in DC
The African Human Rights Coalition has urged LGBTQ people worldwide to boycott WorldPride in Washington, D.C., citing safety concerns under the current U.S. administration.
“No one could have predicted the current state of the USA,” the group said, calling on organizers to reconsider hosting the event in the country. They argue that the political climate poses “distinct dangers” to LGBTQ attendees, particularly foreign visitors.
According to The Washington Blade, InterPride and Capital Pride Alliance, which oversee WorldPride, have yet to respond to the call for action.
However, advocacy groups, including Egale Canada, have announced their withdrawal from other U.S. events due to recent anti-trans policies.
WorldPride is set to take place May 17-June 8.
Denmark, Finland Warn Trans Travelers About US Entry
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Denmark and Finland have updated their travel advisories for transgender people visiting the U.S., following concerns over entry restrictions under Donald Trump’s administration.
Denmark now advises trans travelers to contact the U.S. embassy before departure to avoid issues with travel documents. “If your passport has the gender designation X or you have changed gender, it is recommended to contact the U.S. embassy prior to travel,” the advisory states.
According to The Guardian, the updates come as Trump enforces policies recognizing only two genders and restricting trans rights, including access to military service and gender-affirming care for minors.
LGBT+ Danmark, which requested Denmark’s advisory change, warned of potential detentions at U.S. borders. “We are worried that people could be stopped at the airport and refused entry,” said Susanne Branner Jespersen.
Finland’s advisory now cautions that travelers with a gender marker differing from their birth sex may be denied entry. Germany previously issued similar warnings after reports that three German nationals were detained at the border.
Other European countries, including the U.K., have also updated their U.S. travel guidance.
