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14 January 2014 / Comments Off on Watch the video Russia doesn’t want you to see: ‘Young and Gay in Putin’s Russia’

Watch the video Russia doesn’t want you to see: ‘Young and Gay in Putin’s Russia’

Documentary film ‘Young and Gay in Putin’s Russia’ alarms officials with its graphic descriptions of the daily drama of being gay in the country. Continue reading

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24 November 2013 / 2 comments

Homophobic anniversary cake shocks lesbian couple

Woman orders a delicious anniversary cake for her girlfriend – but the homophobic message the shop wrote on it left a bitter taste in the mouth. Continue reading

11 November 2013 / Comments Off on 80% of Commonwealth countries make homosexuality illegal: join the protest

80% of Commonwealth countries make homosexuality illegal: join the protest

Organisers of the Commonwealth leaders meeting are being condemned by human rights organisations for ignoring the criminalisation of LGBTI people. Continue reading

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31 October 2013 / Comments Off on Stonewall fundraiser set to tackle homophobic bullying

Stonewall fundraiser set to tackle homophobic bullying

Fundraising party at the top of London’s Centre Point tower set to raise big money to help Stonewall tackle homophobic bullying in schools. Continue reading

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25 October 2013 / Comments Off on Four times more men than women call Samaritans for help with sexual orientation

Four times more men than women call Samaritans for help with sexual orientation

More than one in ten calls for help to the Samaritans is from men wanting to talk about their sexual orientation.
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22 October 2013 / Comments Off on South African Archbishop calls for end to LGBTI discrimination

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

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21 October 2013 / Comments Off on Police clash with protestors at Montenegro’s first Pride

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

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21 October 2013 / Comments Off on Kuwait backtracks on gay immigrant tests

Kuwait backtracks on gay immigrant tests

Kuwaiti minister describes potential ban on gay and transgender migrants as ‘a mere proposal’ Continue reading

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15 October 2013 / 1 comment

Three-quarters of hate crime incidents go unreported

One in six lesbian, gay and bisexual people have experienced a hate crime or incident in the last three years, with just a quarter reported to police. Continue reading

3 October 2013 / Comments Off on Survey: Quarter of gay men still in the closet at work

Survey: Quarter of gay men still in the closet at work

A quarter of gay men who are active on a dating website are not out at work, according to a survey. Continue reading

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