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Gambian President Yahya Jammeh

Homophobic African President Loses Election

An African President who had claimed he would slit the throats of gay people has lost his presidency after a national election this week. Gambian...
Center Academy in Pinellas Park, Florida

Florida School Principal Believes Gays Should Be Put To Death

Steve Kenney, the Principal of Center Academy in Pinellas Park, Florida has been suspended without pay for two weeks, and required to conduct both mandatory diversity training...
World OutGames

2017 World OutGames On The Rocks

Just hours before opening ceremonies were scheduled to take place in Miami, the 2017 World OutGames have officially been cancelled, bar a handful of exceptions. With thousands...
US PRIDE

Google, Politicians and Celebrities Show Support for US Pride Festivals

Google, politicians and celebrities are showing their support and getting behind the major Pride Festivals which are in full swing across the globe this weekend including...
United Nations LGBTI RIGHTS

United Nations Adopts LGBTI Rights Resolution

The United Nations Human Rights Council has made history by adopting a resolution to protect individuals against "violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation,...
Church Of England Transgender

Transgender Renaming Ceremonies On The Cards For Church Of England?

In a bid to make transgender people feel more welcome within the Church of England, consideration will be made on whether or not to hold...

Jerusalem Pride Marcher Dies From Stabbing

Shira Banki, a 16 year old girl, was one of six people stabbed last week during the Jerusalem Pride parade. Banki died from her injuries sustained whilst...
HRC

Apple’s Tim Cook and Actress Ellen Page Honoured by US Human...

Actress Ellen Page and Apple CEO Tim Cook has both been honoured at the US Human Rights Campaign(HRC), National Dinner in Washington DC. The Freeheld actress gave...
Uk Trans Rights Protest

Protesters Rally Outside Downing Steet Amid Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Controversy

LGBTQ+ protestors have taken to the streets outside Downing Street against the UK government’s decision to veto the Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill.  The Scottish...
UK Government Pardon homophobic laws

UK Pardons Gay and Bi Men Convicted Under Homophobic Laws

The UK Government has officially pardoned all gay and bi men who were convicted under the nation's homophobic laws which enabled the police to criminalise people...

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