Monthly archives: October 2013
South African Archbishop calls for end to LGBTI discrimination
The leader of the Anglican church in Southern Africa calls for a end to discrimination and violence against people who are different. Continue reading
Australian PM seeks to overturn equal marriage
Australian state of ACT (Australian Capital Territory) legalises same sex marriage, and defies a threat by Prime Minister Tony Abbott to overturn the law. Continue reading
Gay MP helps launch careers show for LGBT job seekers
Shadow Cabinet member Angela Eagle MP helped to launch the Diversity Careers Show in London’s Covent Garden on Friday. Continue reading
Police clash with protestors at Montenegro’s first Pride
Police fought running battles with homophobic protestors at Montenegro’s first ever LGBTI Pride march on Sunday Continue reading
Photos: Buff skydiver gets naked for charity
Skydiver Dan Cope has promised to post a naked video of himself jumping out of a plane at temperatures of -30º after he smashed his fundraising target. Continue reading
Police search for LGBTs to help with enquiries
Sussex Police are seeking more volunteers from across the county to help officers gain a better understanding of issues facing LGBT people. Continue reading
Kuwait backtracks on gay immigrant tests
Kuwaiti minister describes potential ban on gay and transgender migrants as ‘a mere proposal’ Continue reading
THT drinks to £30,000 Tracey Emin fundraiser
Artist donates entire proceeds from charity artwork auction to Terrence Higgins Trust. Continue reading
Transgender woman fights for her marriage and gender identity in European Court
Finnish citizen Heli Hämäläinen applied for legal recognition of her female gender identity, but was told she would have to annul her marriage first Continue reading
Dutch diplomat beaten up in Moscow homophobic attack
A senior Dutch diplomat was beaten up in his Moscow flat by attackers, who scrawled ‘LGBT’ with lipstick on a mirror Continue reading