Category: Around the World
Labour MP Louisa Wall’s SOP (Supplementary Order Paper), number 432, has been rejected by the Government Administration Select Committee. The SOP would have amended the Human Rights Act 1993, Section 21 (1) (a) by clarifying that sex discrimination includes gender identity. The Committee did not consider the Statutes Amendment Bill to be the right vehicle […]
Auditions are being held for the West End run of “Urinetown The Musical” which is set to open at the Apollo Theatre on September 29. Could this be “A New Career In A New Town” moment for NRL bad boy Todd Carney? After countless sackings and alcohol-related incidences the NRL has effectively banned him for […]
The match, which the Mexicans lost to Netherlands 2 – 1 was televised around the world. The fans can clearly be heard chanting “Puto, Puto,” throughout the game. It was the fourth straight win for the Dutch who thrashed defending champion Spain 5 – 1 and beating Australia 3 – 2 and Chile 2 – […]
Tim Cook dons #applepride t-shirt and marches alongside Apple’s LGBTI employees at Pride Parade in San Francisco. There has long been public speculation about the CEO’s sexuality, and whilst he has never “come out” as gay, he had no hesitation in joining in with staff and marching in the Parade this past weekend. There is […]
President Obama declared June 2014 the official GLBT Pride Month in the US. The President also called on Americans to recommit themselves to finishing the work that remains to achieve full equality. “As progress spreads from State to State, as justice is delivered in the courtroom, and as more of our fellow Americans are treated […]
British PM, David Cameron has written a very positive column on the eve of this weekend’ London Pride. ‘Since last year’s event there has been one huge, historic change in Britain: the institution of marriage is now open to all. Whether you’re a man and a man, a woman and a woman or a woman […]
Laverne Cox, US trans actor and activist has taken out the top spot on this year’s list. Which was announced at a glamour event at London’s Corinthia Hotel on Friday. In a list of 100 LGBTI actors, musicians and politicians there are many famous faces. The Top 10 is : Laverne Cox, actor and activist […]
President Putin claims Russia is misunderstood when it comes to its treatment of LGBTI citizens. He was answering questions put to him by the media in Vienna. When asked about the “anti-gay” law that was passed in Russia last June he said: “I would like to note that despite certain stereotypes that exist regarding Russia, […]