Wednesday 14 May 2014

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UK

BNP claims that "militant homosexuals" are out to destroy the traditional family unit
A recruitment video released by the youth wing of the British National Party claims that "militant homosexuals" are part of an "unholy alliance" taking charge of the country in order to destroy families
youtu.be 14 May 14


Man had 'peculiar' reaction when accused of murdering partner
Steven BarrettDarren McLauchlan, 24, started wailing when he was told Steven Barrett (pictured), 27, had died. When he was then told he was accused of murdering Mr Barrett, he started speaking calmly and asked why he needed a solicitor, court hears
stv.tv 14 May 14


Drag queen: Homophobic thugs tried to throw me from bridge
Lady Lloyd - Lloyd Dixon"These three guys with hoodies up ran across the tracks to confront me on the bridge. They were shouting 'faggot'. Suddenly they were punching my face, picking me up and shaking me - I felt like a rag doll, says Lloyd Dixon, whose stage name is Lady Lloyd
standard.co.uk 14 May 14


THT launches campaign to make Brighton & Hove men aware of the symptoms of syphilis
Between January and March 2014, there were 54 new cases of syphilis diagnosed among gay and bisexual men in Brighton and Hove, more than four times the number of diagnoses during the same period in 2013
tht.org.uk | brightonsexualhealth.com 14 May 14


TUC issues new briefing on LGBT workers and mental health issues
TUC mental healthLGBT Workers and Mental Health reveals that mental health issues can be even more challenging for LGBT people than the rest of the population. This has a huge bearing on LGBT people in the workplace - the employment rate for all those with mental health problems is only 10%
Download Briefing 14 May 14

GAY RIGHTS

UK tops Rainbow Europe review of LGBTI rights
Rainbow Europe 2014ILGA-Europe's 2014 edition of itsRainbow Europe package shows that while the human rights of LGBTI people have undoubtedly gained great visibility across Europe, progress varies considerably

Measure of legal protection:
- 86% UK
- 36% average
- 6% Russia
Download Report 14 May 14


7 creative posters that challenge Russia's homosexuality laws
Russia rainbow flagThe #HomoPromo campaign by Albion London, in support of Stonewall, encourages protest against Russia's homosexuality legislation. Auction at 33 Hoxton Sq, N1 6NN
- Tue 20 May, 7-11pm
buzzfeed.com 14 May 14

GAY PRIDE

Pride in London Open Community Meeting
Pride in LondonJoin us at City Hall to find out more about the progress of planning 2014 and how you can get involved
Tue 20 May, 6.30pm
Free tickets

Gala Dinner will be held at The Mansion House in the heart of the City of London in the presence and by kind permission of the Lord Mayor, Fiona Woolf. Guest of honour Sir Ian McKellen
- Wed 25 Jun
Gala Dinner Tickets 14 May 14


London bars cape up in support of Walk For Life 2014
Ku Bar supports Walk for LifeA number of bars and restaurants across Soho and central London have announced special offers for participants in this year's Walk For Life, as preparations heat up for the 'Heroes, Heroines and Villains' themed walk
Sun 8 Jun
tht.org.uk 14 May 14


The Greatest Gayest sporting event of the year is back!
GMFA RVT Sports DayIt's like the World Cup but with bigger balls - The GMFA / RVT Sports Day returns to at the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
Mon 25 Aug
Enter a team
 14 May 14


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