London announced that it plans to bid World Pride 2030, a Donald Trump supporter was asked to leave a bar over his hat, and a Kenyan court awarded two gay men money after it found that their rights were violated.
London Bids To Host World Pride 2030
Pride in London has officially announced plans to bid for World Pride 2030, aiming to bring the 10-day international celebration to the capital.
Head of Pride in London, Christopher Joell-Deshields, emphasized that the event would go beyond “just a parade,” focusing on critical discussions such as LGBTQ inclusive education and banning conversion therapy.
According to the BBC, London Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed strong support, calling the city "a beacon of inclusiveness, acceptance, and diversity," and sharing his pride in London’s bid.
World Pride promotes LGBTQ+ visibility globally, with Washington, D.C., and Amsterdam hosting in 2025 and 2026. London previously planned to host in 2012, but had to downsize due to funding issues.
Trump Supporter Asked to Leave LGBTQ Bar Over Hat
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Australian Trump supporter Rob Holt alleges he was asked to leave a Brisbane LGBTQ bar called The Wickham for wearing a “Trump 2024” hat during a Halloween event he attended with family.
According to Holt, a staff member informed him, "You have to leave. We want you out of here … There are people here who feel like they’re not safe.”
According to Pink News, following the incident, Holt expressed his frustration on Sydney 2DB radio, saying he’s “disappointed and confused,” and concerned about a trend where individuals are “kicked out of establishments … not for who you are, but for what you believe in.”
His remarks came amid heightened tensions as Trump’s campaign increasingly targeted the LGBTQ community through anti-trans policies and ads.
Kenyan Court Awards LGBTQ Men in Landmark Rights Case
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A Kenyan court in Mombasa awarded two gay men the equivalent of $31,000 in compensation after ruling their rights were violated when authorities obtained evidence unlawfully.
Arrested in 2021, the men were forced to undergo genital exams and HIV tests, actions that breached their rights to privacy and a fair trial. Prosecutors sought to convict them under Section 162 of Kenya’s penal code, which criminalizes consensual same-sex relations with penalties up to 14 years in prison.
The Center for Minority Rights and Strategic Litigation (CMRSL), a local LGBTQ rights organization, successfully argued that the evidence was obtained unlawfully. “This provision has historically been used by the State to target and harass LGBTQ+ persons,” said CMRSL Legal Manager Michael Kioko.
According to the Washington Blade, This decision builds on a 2018 ruling that banned forced anal testing in such cases.
Although Kenya’s High Court upheld the criminalization of homosexuality in 2019, appeals are ongoing.
This ruling is being hailed as a victory for human rights in Kenya.
