Lesbian parents under fire for delaying trans daughter’s puberty
October 18th, 2011
A lesbian couple in the United States are facing media scrutiny after agreeing to provide their 11-year-old daughter with hormone blockers. (more…)
Campaigns & Politics
October 18th, 2011
US Senate narrowly confirms lesbian judge
October 14th, 2011
The United States Senate has confirmed out lesbian Alison Nathan as a federal judge in New York’s Southern District. A Republican backlash threatened the appointment just hours before it was due to take place. (more…)
North Wales Police displaying rainbow stickers
October 14th, 2011
The force is displaying the stickers at front counters in a bid to make LGBT victims feel more comfortable when attending a police station to report a crime.
Report raises concerns about homophobic bullying in Northern Ireland
October 12th, 2011
A new report has indicated that lesbian, gay and bisexual inequality is severe in schools and that homophobic bullying is rife in Northern Ireland.
Government to cut aid for homophobic countries
October 12th, 2011
Ministers have announced plans to slash aid for African countries with a poor LGBT rights record. (more…)
Massive gains for LGBT-friendly party in Polish election
October 11th, 2011
The Palikot Movement has gained 10% of the popular vote in Poland’s parliamentary elections. The new centre-left party, a supporter of LGBT rights, now includes the country’s first gay and trans MPs. (more…)
Thousands occupy Westminster Bridge in NHS protest
October 10th, 2011
Up to three thousand people joined a UK Uncut demonstration against the government’s plans for NHS reform yesterday. A spokesperson for the group described the protest as the “biggest act of mass civil disobedience against the cuts so far”. (more…)
Four found guilty of murdering lesbian in South Africa
October 10th, 2011
Four men have been found guilty of the murder of a gay woman in Cape Town. The conviction comes after a lengthy five-year court battle. (more…)
Queer campaigners to block Westminster Bridge
October 7th, 2011
LGBTQI activist group Queer Resistance are planning a “pink bloc” at the UK Uncut demonstration “Block the Bridge, Block the Bill” this weekend. Attendees plan to voice their opposition to the government’s proposed NHS reforms during the protest. (more…)
Seychelles to decriminalise homosexuality
October 6th, 2011
The government of Seychelles has indicated that it will take action to recognise lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans rights following pressure from the United Nations. (more…)
