Beatrice Fanucci

County Dublin

Journalist at Gay Community News (Ireland)

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Thousands protest for trans rights in London following UK Supreme Court ruling

2 days ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

Last weekend, thousands of trans people and allies gathered in the streets of London to protest against the UK Supreme Court ruling on the definition of ‘woman’. On April 16, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of ‘woman’ under the Equality Act 2010 does not include trans women who hold gender recognition certificates (GRCs).
Mass protests against Trump and Musk to take place worldwide

3 weeks ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

News 3 April, 2025. Hundreds of protests, marches and rallies against Trump and Musk are set to take place in all 50 US states as well as in other parts of the world on April 5. This is expected to be the largest single-day mobilisation since Trump took office in January. After being sworn in as President on January 20 this year, Donald Trump signed hundreds of executive orders, several of which targeted LGBTQ+ rights, especially those of trans and non-binary people.
LGBTQ+ parents launch petition calling for full marriage equality in Ireland

3 weeks ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

Community 3 April, 2025. Ten years after the Marriage Equality referendum, LGBTQ+ parents and their children still don’t have equal legal protections. Activists from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups Equality for Children, Irish Gay Dads and LGBT Ireland have launched a petition calling on the Irish government to take action to implement full marriage equality. On May 22 this year, the LGBTQ+ community will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Marriage Equality.
Mother announces jaw-dropping Pride Block Party 2025 lineup

3 weeks ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

Spring is in the air, so it’s time to start thinking about those summer plans. And what better way to mark Pride this year than with an epic celebration? Mother has just announced the lineup for its incredible Pride Block Party 2025, and rest assured, this is one not to miss!Returning to the legendary location at the National Museum of Ireland in Collins Barracks, this year’s Mother Pride Block Party is set to take place on June 28 to mark Dublin Pride.
Belgium allows people to remove gender marker from official documents

3 weeks ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

While falling short of introducing a third gender marker option (X) on identity cards, Belgium will allow individuals to request to have the marker removed completely from their documents. The decision comes after years of political deadlock, with LGBTQ+ activists criticising the move, saying that it doesn’t provide true recognition for non-binary people.
Two queer Afghan people detained by Taliban while trying to leave country

3 weeks ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

According to reports, two queer people were detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan after they were found at Kabul airport as they were trying to leave the country. As reported by The Independent, Maryam Ravish, a 19-year-old queer woman, and Maeve Alcina Pieescu, a 23-year-old trans person, were detained by Taliban authorities at Kabul airport last Thursday, March 20. The pair were trying to board a flight to Tehran in an attempt to leave Afghanistan.
Dublin protest calls for EU action against Hungary’s Pride ban

4 weeks ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

Ireland 26 March, 2025. On Tuesday, March 25, LGBTQ+ organisations, activists and allies gathered in Dublin to protest against Hungary’s law banning Pride and call for action from the European Union. Earlier this month, Hungary’s president signed a new law banning the LGBTQ+ community from holding its annual Pride march, a move proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling party.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal attacked by Israeli settlers

1 month ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

Hamdan Ballal, a Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was attacked during a raid by Israeli settlers in his village in the West Bank. After being detained by Israeli forces, he was released on Tuesday, March 25. According to numerous reports, Hamdan Ballal was attending a gathering for the end of the daily Ramadan fast at Susya village, near Hebron, when he was surrounded and attacked by a group of around 15 armed Israeli settlers.
Belfast Pride excludes political parties from parade over puberty blocker ban

1 month ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

Ireland 25 March, 2025. Belfast Pride has announced that the political parties that make up the Northern Ireland executive will be prevented from marching in the parade over their support for the ban on puberty blockers. The move comes after some community members criticised Belfast Pride for launching a survey to assess the situation instead of outright banning the parties in the first place.
Massive protests erupt after rival of anti-LGBTQ+ Turkish President Erdoğan jailed

1 month ago | gcn.ie | Beatrice Fanucci

News 24 March, 2025. Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets to join mass protests after the strongest rival of Turkish President Erdoğan, Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, was arrested on March 19. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been the de facto leader of Turkey since 2022, first as Prime Minister and later as President.