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Monthly archives: May 2014

30 May 2014 / Comments Off on In pictures: Pride London launches #FreedomTo selfie campaign

In pictures: Pride London launches #FreedomTo selfie campaign

Pride in London is encouraging people to take selfies with a placard declaring their idea of freedom… with some great results Continue reading

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29 May 2014 / 1 comment

Why straight men ‘feel unclean’ after going near gay people

A new survey proves that many straight men feel ‘unclean’ even after imagined contact with gay men; researchers suggest reasons why Continue reading

29 May 2014 / Comments Off on Quarter of new MEPs support equal rights

Quarter of new MEPs support equal rights

An encouraging 25% of MEPs have signed an ILGA Europe pledge to support equal rights. Continue reading

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29 May 2014 / Comments Off on Brighton Pride set to charge for street party

Brighton Pride set to charge for street party

Brighton Pride is set to charge £5 for entry to the street party, in addition to over £20 for the party in the local park. Continue reading

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23 May 2014 / Comments Off on Early bird Liverpool Pride tickets go on sale

Early bird Liverpool Pride tickets go on sale

Liverpool Pride, which for the first year will be partially ticketed, is selling early bird tickets for £5 each Continue reading

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21 May 2014 / Comments Off on Uganda: anti-homosexuality law brings kidnap, torture and health crisis

Uganda: anti-homosexuality law brings kidnap, torture and health crisis

Uganda has seen a surge in anti-gay violence and faces a health crisis since the Anti-Homosexuality Act was signed into law at the end of last year. Continue reading

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17 May 2014 / Comments Off on A crime to be gay: 77 countries where you’d be arrested for being you

A crime to be gay: 77 countries where you’d be arrested for being you

There are almost 80 countries around the world where just being gay would get you arrested. 10 would have you executed. Continue reading

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17 May 2014 / Comments Off on Amnesty blasts governments on LGBT rights

Amnesty blasts governments on LGBT rights

Governments around the world are still failing to live up to their obligations to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people, according to Amnesty International, speaking on International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia. Today marks the … Continue reading

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16 May 2014 / Comments Off on Police send message of hope to LGBT people across the world

Police send message of hope to LGBT people across the world

Greater Manchester Police raise the rainbow flag above headquarters to show support for International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). Continue reading

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16 May 2014 / Comments Off on Record visitor numbers expected for Gran Canaria Pride

Record visitor numbers expected for Gran Canaria Pride

The organisers of Maspalomas Pride in Gran Canaria are expecting over 50,000 more visitors than previously reported for next week’s festivities. Continue reading

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