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‘Offensive language police’ at Canadian university

Queen\'s University, Ontario November 20th, 2008

Students at a university in Canada who make offensive remarks in public may now be officially challenged about their actions. (more…)

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Trans Pride flag November 20th, 2008

Today (20 November) is the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. The Transgender Day of Rembrance is an annual memorial to the people who are killed because of transphobia. In the last 12 months 29 trans people have been murdered.

Vigils are taking place across the world to mark the day. The following events are taking place in the UK: (more…)

New lesbian events calendar

Lesbilicious logo November 18th, 2008

We’re pleased to announce the launch of the new Lesbilicious Events Calendar.

The Events Calendar is a listing of events taking place across the UK which will be of interest to lesbian and bisexual women. (more…)

Police allow Bounty Killer to play London

Bounty Killer November 18th, 2008

The Metropolitan Police are facing criticism from gay rights groups by allowing homophobic dancehall singer Bounty Killer to play a concert in London. (more…)

Free LGBT legal advice every month

Queen Mary University London November 14th, 2008

A London university today (14 November 2008) launches a specialist  ‘Pink Law’ Legal Advice Centre which will offer free and impartial advice on LGBT-specific issues such as employment discrimination, civil partnerships and cohabitation. (more…)

38% think gay couples shouldn’t adopt

baby November 13th, 2008

More than one in three people believe that gay couples should not be allowed to adopt children, according to a survey of 1000 adults released by children’s charity, Action for Children. (more…)

150 people protest at ‘transphobic’ Stonewall Awards

Stonewall protest November 7th, 2008

Sue Perkins and Sandi Toksvig were amongst the winners at last night’s Stonewall Awards, but the event threatened to be overshadowed by protesters gathered at the red carpet entrance to protest Stonewall’s nomination of Julie Bindel for Journalist of the Year.

150 people gathered at the entrance to picket the awards, chanting and waving banners against Stonewall’s perceived transphobia. A much smaller group of around 10 people protested to support Bindel. (more…)

One week left to enter Lesbilicious survey

Lesbilicious logo November 5th, 2008

You have just 7 days left to tell us what you think about Lesbilicious and be in with a chance to win a £20 Amazon voucher. (more…)

Gay men still banned from giving blood

blood November 4th, 2008

An appeal which would allow gay men in Scotland to give blood has been rejected. The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) told the Scottish Parliament petitions committee that the number of gay men with HIV is rising, and banning all gay men from donating was therefore the only safe option. (more…)

Employment guide for LGBT students

Starting Out guide October 31st, 2008

A recruitment guide of the most LGBT-friendly businesses in Britain has been distributed to schools and universities across the UK by Stonewall. (more…)