Day: October 25, 2015

Oct 25
Body Positive Organise “Mini Pride” to Mark World AIDS Day

Body Positive have planned a range of events to mark 2015 World AIDS day. The marking of World AIDS day 2015 will not just be limited to a street collection. Body Positive in conjunction with other community groups have put together a six day programme of events to support those living with HIV/AIDS and to […]

Oct 25
The Gays in Shorts!

2015’s Show Me Shorts Film Festival will feature a number of GLBT films, including a Christchurch-made documentary about dating app Grindr, The Grind, which will join a range of international gay short films set to be showcased between the 11 November to the 2 December nationwide. Tickets to the festival are available to purchase at […]

Oct 25
Russian MPs Want Jail Terms For Gays Who Come Out

Two Russian MPs have presented a draft bill calling for people who come out as gay to serve up to 15 days behind bars. Ivan Nikitchuk and Nikolai Arefyev are proposing a fine of up to 5,000 rubles ($110) for people who publicly say they are gay. The two communist MPs propose even harsher measures […]

Oct 25
Academy Cinema Playing Gayby Baby in November

Academy cinema continues showcasing some of the world’s best GLBT films this month. November’s offering is the compelling Gayby Baby Gayby Baby premiered in Australia at the Sydney Film Festival in June to widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers praising the candidness of the film. Gayby Baby is undoubtedly motivated by the director’s support for marriage […]