Friday 30 January 2015

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UK

Muslim leader: 'Teaching British values in schools creates atmosphere of suspicion'
Muslim leader: 'Teaching British values in schools creates atmosphere of suspicion'Joan Deslandes, head of Kingsford Community School, told a London conference of head teachers that schools experienced problems when trying to teach about statutory subjects such as gay rights because some parents would either keep their children at home or lodge time-consuming complaints
independent.co.uk  30 Jan 15


Cohabiting couples now the fastest growing type of family in the UK
Cohabiting couple families (straight or gay) grew by 29.7% between 2004 and 2014. The Office for National Statistics anticipates that the next Families and Households survey will contain specific statistics on same sex married couples
familylaw.co.uk  30 Jan 15

Marriages of same sex couples formed in England and Wales so far
ons.gov.uk  30 Jan 15


HIV AIDS

Mortimer Market Peer Support Workers saw 1,034 patients one-to-one
Mortimer Market Peer Support Workers saw 1,034 patients one-to-oneAnd last year 700 more attended workshops at this central London clinic (age-range, 21 to 73!) such as their Newly Diagnosed Course; six sessions covering disclosure, medical aspects, love and sex, building support networks and, critically, the impact of diagnosis. They also work on positive-thinking, self-confidence, growing older with HIV, and clinical updates
cnwl.nhs.uk 30 Jan 15


SEX - LIFE

Selfridges is introducing a unisex shopping concept
Selfridges is introducing a unisex shopping conceptFor six weeks, Selfridges will be introducing a gender neutral shopping experience. The Oxford Street store will be merging its separate women's and men's departments over three floors
metro.co.uk  30 Jan 15


GAY PRIDE

Kent Pride promises seaside family fun in Margate
Kent Pride promises seaside family fun in MargateKent Pride is being organised by Tony Butcher, who runs Canterbury's only gay bar, Limes Lounge. He said: "Margate will be a great venue for the parade, and Thanet District Council is very supportive"
- Sat 29 Aug
kentonline.co.uk  30 Jan 15


GAY RIGHTS

US Bill seeks to protect LGBT rights around the globe
"Members of Congress have sent a clear message to the State Department and the Obama Administration that LGBT rights are human rights and that they support creation of a special envoy to help put an end to persecution of LGBT people," said David Stacy, HRC's Government Affairs Director
hrc.org 30 Jan 15


GAY SPORTS

Only 19% of Americans oppose gay athletes in pro sports
Only 19% of Americans oppose gay athletes in pro sports73% say they would support a professional sports team signing a gay or lesbian athlete, while 19% say they would oppose this action. There is broad support for a professional sports team signing a gay or lesbian athlete across demographic and political groups, including 66% of Republicans, 75% of independents, and 79% of Democrats
publicreligion.org


SHOW BIZ

Oscars: The Imitation Game finally plays the Gay Card
Oscars: 'The Imitation Game' finally plays the Gay CardHarvey Weinstein argues that though Turing received a royal pardon in 2013 for his 1952 conviction for gross indecency because of his homosexuality, he deserves to be honored by the British government
hollywoodreporter.com  30 Jan 15

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