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Monthly archives: September 2014

26 September 2014 / Comments Off on UN votes to support LGBT rights

UN votes to support LGBT rights

The UN’s Human Rights Council has voted overwhelmingly to condemn discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity Continue reading

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25 September 2014 / Comments Off on Human Rights Watch: ‘Malaysia must stop institutionalised transphobia’

Human Rights Watch: ‘Malaysia must stop institutionalised transphobia’

Human rights group says that Malaysia should urgently repeal all laws and regulations that discriminate against transgender people Continue reading

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23 September 2014 / Comments Off on New anti gay laws set to fuel homophobia in Chad

New anti gay laws set to fuel homophobia in Chad

A bill going through parliament in Chad will fuel homophobia if passed into law Continue reading

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18 September 2014 / Comments Off on Support group to help people newly diagnosed with HIV

Support group to help people newly diagnosed with HIV

THT’s ‘Newly Diagnosed Group’ will give group members the opportunity to meet people in similar situations Continue reading

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18 September 2014 / Comments Off on Grindr users vote No to Scottish independence

Grindr users vote No to Scottish independence

Scottish instant messaging users answer a highly scientific poll through the medium of Grindr Continue reading

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11 September 2014 / 1 comment

Uganda Tourism promise safety for gay people

Uganda Tourism have promised their country is safe to travel to, despite only recently having introduced an ‘anti homosexuality’ law Continue reading

11 September 2014 / Comments Off on Demand for rainbow laces passes 100,000

Demand for rainbow laces passes 100,000

More than 100,000 pairs of rainbow laces have been requested by the public, following the launch of this year’s campaign to kick homophobia out of football Continue reading

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10 September 2014 / Comments Off on Human rights groups call on Gambia to reject anti-gay law

Human rights groups call on Gambia to reject anti-gay law

Human rights call on Gambian president Yahya Jammeh – who has described gay people as ‘vermin’ – to reject new law Continue reading

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9 September 2014 / Comments Off on Supper Club silent auction promises a feast for foodies

Supper Club silent auction promises a feast for foodies

A chocolate making master class and dinner at home by a Michelin starred chef Angela Hartnet are among the lots on offer in a silent auction for THT Continue reading

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9 September 2014 / Comments Off on Gambia passes more anti-gay laws

Gambia passes more anti-gay laws

Gambia has become the latest country to pass homophobic ‘gay hate’ laws, with life imprisonment for ‘aggravated homosexuality’ Continue reading

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