Why should we end conversion therapy? ▶

Why should we end conversion therapy? ▶

End Conversion Therapy is a film by Jay Angel, Amberly Colby and Christina Huang. The film was produced as part of a Stage 3 COMMs class Documentary and Social Change (2021) at the University of Auckland. The class had about 45 students. Working in groups of three,...
Does denying trans identity impact mental health?

Does denying trans identity impact mental health?

By Bethany Grace Howe Denying transgender identity has a serious impact on mental health, according to Bethany Grace Howe. “Sticks and stones may break my bones – but words will never hurt me,” goes the playground rhyme. But the adage is only half right, according to...
What does it mean to love in law?

What does it mean to love in law?

By Senthorun Raj How did Indian judges write love into law as they decriminalised gay sex? What does it mean to love in law? On Thursday 6th September, my social media feeds lit up with heart emojis, #lovewins hashtags, and status updates expressing love in response...
Bad blood: Risk or discrimination?

Bad blood: Risk or discrimination?

By Simon Stewart Simon Stewart investigates whether members of the gay community are discriminated against when it comes to the option of donating blood. Blood, collected in very large amounts from the bodies of an ever-growing population of human beings, can be both...