China’s LGBT community still often finds itself on the receiving end of state censors. However the official aversion to expressions of sexual identity appears out of step with the shifting public mood. When Weibo attempted to ‘clean up’ gay content, it faced a backlash and was forced to back down.

Russia’s love affair with running has certainly been rocky: from being a virtually unheard of pastime in the nineties to a trend that swept the nation in the last few years. But has the running boom run its course in Russia or simply reached a new destination?

With LGBTQ kids experiencing more bullying, risky sexual behaviour and higher suicide rates than their non-LGBTQ counterparts, educating young people on LGBTQ issues is more important than ever. So, how is Queer Kids Stuff and other brands getting the message across?

In February 2018, Reservoir Leisure hosted Melbourne's first ever swimming event specifically for the city's transgender community. The creation of the event signals Melbourne's commitment to creating trans-inclusive spaces – something a majority of young Aussies want to see.