Protesters took to the streets across Brazil for the 32nd Grito dos Excluídos. The demonstrations focused on critical social issues, including demands for expanded housing rights and the abolition of the 6x1 work schedule, highlighting ongoing labor and social inequality concerns in the country.
The Regional Electoral Court of São Paulo has ordered city council candidate Lucas Pavanato to delete a social media post targeting federal deputy Erika Hilton. The ruling follows allegations of transphobic content, with the court mandating the removal of the material within 24 hours to comply with electoral regulations regarding offensive conduct.
Members of the German Bundestag have convened a special committee meeting to investigate security lapses during the recent Berlin CSD parade. Lawmakers are demanding answers regarding the handling of violent incidents and the protection of participants during the LGBTQ+ pride event, as authorities face scrutiny over their response to the targeted attacks.
The Delhi High Court has directed the transfer of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital. The court's decision aims to ensure the activist's safety and uphold his fundamental rights following his detention during a protest march in the national capital.
Human Rights Watch has urged the acting governor of Rio de Janeiro to establish an independent forensic service. The organization argues that current police-controlled forensic operations compromise impartiality in investigations, particularly in cases involving police violence, and calls for structural reforms to ensure accountability and transparency in the Brazilian state.
As part of the 'Maio Laranja' campaign, the Brazilian Senate is actively debating new legislative proposals aimed at strengthening protections for minors against sexual crimes. The initiatives seek to increase penalties, improve reporting mechanisms, and enhance support systems for victims across the country, reflecting a national effort to combat child exploitation.
Rio de Janeiro has enacted legislation aimed at curbing sexual harassment against women in public transportation. The law mandates increased security, awareness campaigns, and reporting mechanisms across the city's transit network to ensure passenger safety and hold perpetrators accountable in the Brazilian state.
The Indonesian Military Police have officially transferred the case file regarding the acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus to military prosecutors. This procedural step moves the investigation toward a military trial, as the suspect is identified as a member of the Indonesian military. The case has drawn significant attention regarding accountability for violence against activists.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has voiced strong opposition to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill in India, labeling it a regressive measure. Gandhi argued that the legislation undermines constitutional rights and fails to adequately address the needs of the transgender community, sparking a broader debate on the bill's provisions and impact.
A Private Member Bill has been introduced in India's Lok Sabha aiming to provide a precise legal definition of 'transgender' and establish graded punishments for offenses committed against transgender individuals, seeking to enhance legal protections for the community.
Following a series of high-profile feminicide cases, Brazil is facing a critical debate regarding the limitations of judicial protective measures. Experts and human rights organizations are questioning the efficacy of current legal protections, highlighting systemic gaps in enforcement and monitoring that leave vulnerable women at risk despite existing court orders.
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked California policies that discouraged educators from informing parents about a student's gender identity without consent. In a 6-3 unsigned order, the Court sided with Christian parents and educators who argued the policies violated their religious freedom and parental rights, reinstating a lower court's injunction while the case proceeds.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has named State Minister Babul Supriyo, former West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar, Supreme Court lawyer Menaka Guruswamy, and actress Koel Mallick as its candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for March 16, 2026. The party expects to secure four of the five seats from West Bengal.
Kansas has retroactively invalidated approximately 1,700 driver's licenses and birth certificates held by transgender residents, requiring them to reflect sex assigned at birth. The measure, part of Senate Bill 244, took effect February 26, 2026, after the Republican-controlled legislature overrode Governor Laura Kelly's veto, impacting over a thousand individuals.
Sweden's largest opposition party, the Social Democrats, has announced its support for a proposal to chemically castrate pedophiles. This move creates a parliamentary majority for the controversial measure, which aims to make such treatment a condition for release from prison.
Turkey's Justice Ministry has drafted a bill that would criminalize same-sex engagement and marriage ceremonies, impose prison sentences for promoting LGBT identities, and severely restrict gender transition procedures. The proposed legislation, part of the 'Year of the Family' initiative, has drawn strong condemnation from human rights organizations and LGBT advocates who warn of a significant rollback of rights.
Lukanyo Calata, son of slain anti-apartheid activist Fort Calata, has called for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Cases Inquiry in South Africa to subpoena former Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma. The call relates to their alleged failures in investigating and prosecuting apartheid-era crimes, a matter that has seen both former leaders challenge the inquiry's chairperson.
Convicted killer and rapist Thabo Bester's urgent application for a prison transfer from eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility back to Gauteng was struck from the roll by the Pretoria High Court on February 10, 2026, due to a lack of urgency and improper enrollment. Bester's legal team argued the move hampered trial preparations.
Géza Buzás-Hábel, organizer of Pécs Pride, is under criminal investigation in Hungary for 'organizing a prohibited assembly.' This follows the October 4, 2025, Pécs Pride march, which proceeded despite a ban under new legislation effective April 2025. The law criminalizes LGBTIQ-themed assemblies, with organizers facing up to one year in prison. This marks a significant escalation in Hungary's stance on LGBTIQ rights.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has commended the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for its new position statement disavowing gender-related surgical procedures for minors with gender dysphoria, citing insufficient evidence for a favorable risk-benefit ratio. The ASPS recommends delaying such surgeries until at least age 19.
