Alleged homophobia by UNHCR staff, Kenyan police and fellow refugees The UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) is accused of “neglect, collusion, and inaction” over the victimisation of LGBT+ asylum seekers in Kenya’s refugee camps. The accusation comes from the Peter Tatchell Foundation (PTF). It has written to the head of […]
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Celebrating lez/bi achievement, DIVA magazine’s yearly event will take place in London on #LDoV On Friday 26 April 2019, known internationally as Lesbian Day Of Visibility, DIVA Power List returns – and it looks set to be bigger and better than ever! While lesbian, bisexual and trans women are more visible than […]
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A new book aimed at improving mental wellbeing within the LGBTQ and other communities has been released. Meee In A Minute, a brand new book penned by Sid Madge, who’s dedicated his life to transforming the lives of those affected by mental heath issues, is promising to change the lives of readers. It […]
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Stars including Harry Styles, Lady Gaga, Courtney Act and more to be honoured Aussie pop prince Troye Sivan, Harry Styles, The Bi Life’s Courtney Act, musician MNEK and British Vogue editor Edward Enninful are among the celebs who have made the shortlist for this year’s Gay Times Honours. The […]
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We have an opportunity to improve trans and non binary people’s rights – but we must act now Listen up folks, it’s all good and well to say you’re a trans ally – but actions speak louder than words, and this is a week for action. Right now, the […]
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£30,000 prize will allow Lara to make a new LGBTQ+ short film in Wales – becoming the eleventh Iris production Directed by Lebanese filmmaker Lara Zeidan, Three Centimetres has been announced the winner of the Iris Prize 2018, Cardiff’s International LGBT+ Short Film Prize – the first time in the festival’s 12 year […]
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IMAGES © WIENTOURISMUS. PAUL BAUER. Looking for an LGBTQ-friendly hotspot to spend a weekend? Or better still, fancy planning your trip to EuroPride 2019? The year 2019 really will be the year for Vienna’s bustling LGBTQ community! Not only will EuroPride (plus the Rainbow Ball, Life Ball and much more) be held in […]
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Russian LGBT+ Network exposes horrific violence and collusion by Putin regime The Peter Tatchell Foundation has circulated a report from the Russian LGBT+ Network exposing a horrific campaign of intimidation, abuse and torture against the LGBT+ community by the Putin backed Chechen regime. It’s an extensive report – a tough read […]
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© WIENTOURISMUS. PAUL BAUER. The biggest Pride event in Europe heads to Vienna for June 2019! So, what are you waiting for? For the second time since 2001, from 1-16 June 2019, EuroPride is headed for the gorgeous city of Vienna! Over two weeks, the Rathausplatz, a square in front of the city’s most […]
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The first thing that strikes you about Nicole Faraday is her piercing blue eyes, familiar to fans everywhere following her memorable turn as the unhinged mega-villain Snowball Merriman in noughties super-hit Bad Girls. Aficionados of the legendary prison drama will know that Snowball – SPOILER ALERT! – ending up hanging herself, […]
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