Cancelled LGBT conference could cost Government more than £500,000 The Safe To Be Me conference was axed after a row over the Government’s stance on banning conversion therapy for transgender people. The Independent UK · May 24, 2022
Rwanda plan challenged over alleged failure to identify risks for LGBTQ+ refugees Pre-action letter questions Home Office claims that east African country is ‘generally safe’ The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2022
No uniforms, no parade: Police say they will not march in San Francisco Pride Parade San Francisco Police said they will not march in this year’s Pride Parade in protest over organizers’ new decision not to allow officers to wear their uniform during the annual LGBTQ event. Los Angeles Times · May 23, 2022
Calls for continued LGBT advocacy seven years on from Ireland equality referendum Ireland became the first country in the world to legalise same sex marriage through a referendum on the 23rd May 2015 Irish Mirror · May 23, 2022
Man accused of attacking Dave Chappelle on stage says he was ‘triggered’ by LGBT jokes Chappelle has previously faced a backlash over comments about transgender people Evening Standard · May 23, 2022
Indonesia summons Britain's envoy after furore over rainbow flag Indonesia summoned Britain's ambassador on Monday to explain the raising of a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) flag at its embassy, and urged foreign missions to respect local "sensitivities" following a backlash among conservatives. Reuters · May 23, 2022
Dave Chappelle: Attack suspect claims he was triggered by comedian’s LGBT jokes ‘I identify as bisexual … and I wanted him to know what he said was triggering,’ accused attacker Isaiah Lee said The Independent UK · May 23, 2022
Solitaire by Alice Oseman offers honest and genuinely joyful LGBT romance FOLLOWING the success of the recently renewed Netflix adaptation of her beloved graphic novel series Heartstopper, this is an honest and genuinely… The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2022
East Belfast non-binary bisexual speaks out after series of homophobic hate crimes "I had made it to safety in an alleyway but the group caught up with me and hit me again in the back of the head". Belfast Live · May 21, 2022
Stirling MSP shares constituent's LGBT alcohol story in debate for action The debate at Holyrood was convened following a report which identified issues for people from the community in securing alcohol support services. Daily Record · May 20, 2022
Senegalese PSG player under fire after missing game supporting LGBT rights In tonight's edition: There's been a spike in homophobic rhetoric online from Senegalese supporters of Paris Saint-Germain Senegalese footballer Idrissa Gueye. He refused to play a match after being asked to wear kit in support of LGBT rights. Also, one Senegalese musician is raising his voice to maintain his native… France 24 · May 18, 2022
Patricia Arquette angrily confronts Elon Musk as he reveals plans to vote Republican ‘You say this with a straight face as Republicans roll back basic civil rights for LGBT people and women,’ wrote actor The Independent UK · May 18, 2022
Remembering Urvashi Vaid, an LGBTQ activist who spent decades fighting for equality Colleagues, friends and admirers are paying tribute to Vaid, the pioneering attorney and organizer who died at age 63 on Friday. She worked for the ACLU and National LGBTQ Task Force, among others. WEKU · May 18, 2022
The Royal Mint unveils first LGBTQ+ coin to celebrate 50 years of Pride While the coin will not enter circulation, it will be available to buy via The Royal Mint website this summer Manchester Evening News · May 18, 2022
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2022 Why homophobia against straight men matters We must confront the hatred faced by LGBTQ+ people in all its forms, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
The Independent UK · May 17, 2022 Jake Daniels: Eddie Izzard, Matt Lucas and Roman Kemp support footballer after he comes out as gay Comedian Matt Lucas said it was a ‘landmark day in British LGBT history’
The Conversation · May 16, 2022 Rwanda: LGBT rights are protected on paper, but discrimination and homophobia persist “From today, I no longer want to be called your mother, if you don’t want to change you can leave my house and come back when you are a transformed person, when you are a man.” Chris (not his real name) a queer transgender person from Rwanda recalls the words…
Liverpool Echo · May 14, 2022 Liverpool faith groups and LGBT+ community stand against bigotry The Liverpool LGBT+ community celebrated their identity
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022 UK falls down Europe’s LGBTQ+ rights ranking for third year running UK ranked 14th due to lack of reform on conversion practices and gender recognition
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022 Threat of being sent to Rwanda ‘harming health of UK asylum seekers’ Rights organisations say refugees going into hiding as Home Office admits LGBTQ+ people could face persecution in African country
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 Critics say ‘loopholes’ in plans to ban conversion therapy risk lives Legislation to ban conversion therapy that attempts to change someone’s sexual orientation in certain scenarios was outlined in the Queen’s Speech.
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022 Home Office admits LGBTQI+ refugees could be persecuted if sent to Rwanda Report on policy to send gay and lesbian asylum seekers to country raises concerns over possible treatment
Evening Standard · May 10, 2022 Home Office admits LGBT refugees could face discrimination under Rwanda deal However, government documents insist Rwanda has ‘legal safeguards’ to protect LGBT people
The Independent UK · May 10, 2022 Queen’s Speech: Government confirms conversion therapy ban won’t cover trans people Follows major row between Boris Johnson and LGBT+ groups
Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022 Ask Lois travel questions: Is it safe for LGBT couples to travel in Florida? Note: We asked for your questions about travel in Florida, and this one sure is timely. Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law has brought national attention to our state, and some people are wondering whether they should still visit.