Lesbian Couple Face Six Years In Jail For Marrying in Costa Rica
Two women face up to six years in jail for holding a wedding in Costa Rica – despite a ban on same sex marriage.
Laura...
Tokyo Issues Japan’s First Same Sex Partner Certificates
Two Tokyo districts have began issuing Japan's first certificates officially recognising same sex partnerships.
The certificates are only available for residents in two of Tokyo's...
Record Crowds Turn Out For Hong Kong Pride
Over 10,000 marched in Hong Kong calling for GLBT equality.
Demonstrators paraded through downtown Hong Kong, with many complaining that the city lags behind other...
Sydney Mardi Gras Removes Harbour Party From Programme
The Harbour Party will not be returning for 2016.
In a statement, Sydney Mardi Gras said it would be axing the waterfront party for 2016.
“This...
Ukraine Forgoes Visa Free EU Travel Over Anti Gay Stance
Ukraine’s parliament has scuppered the country’s chances of visa-free travel to most EU nations by refusing to pass legislation that would have banned discrimination...
Colombia Legalises Same Sex Adoption
Colombia's constitutional court has legalised same sex adoption in a landmark ruling.
Columbia's highest court has instructed adoption agencies not to discriminate against gay men...
Houston Voters Reject Gay Rights Ordinance
Houston voters have rejected a ordinance which would have outlawed anti GLBT discrimination.
The measure failed by a vote of 61 percent to 39 percent.
Conservative...
France Follows Netherlands in Removing Gay Blood Ban
France will remove the lifetime ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood.
"Giving blood is an act of generosity, of civic responsibility, and the...
