Category: News
Pope Francis has declined to condemn Uganda’s new anti gay law during his visit. On the eve of Francis’s arrival, the Ugandan parliament passed a bill giving authorities sweeping powers to inspect and dissolve NGOs they suspect of “promoting homosexuality” in a move that could lead to the imprisonment of activists. Critics have said the […]
The search for the next Mr. Gay New Zealand will begin next month as details surrounding the 2016 competition were released today. The 2016 competition winner will represent New Zealand at the 2016 Mr. Gay World Competition in Malta next April. In launching the search for his successor, Mr. Gay New Zealand 2015 Matt Fistonich […]
Gay rights activists have marched in the Indian capital calling for the decriminalisation of homosexuality. Hundreds of gay rights activists danced to drum beats and held colorful balloons as they marched in a parade in New Delhi on Sunday, celebrating what they call the diversity of gender and sexuality the Associated Press reports. Organisers said […]
Auckland is set to get a brand new gay sauna, opening in early December. Splash Sauna and Bathhouse will be located at 25 Cross Street, a one minute walk from the top of K road. The new venture is being headed by Twist bar manager Grady Elliot. Splash Sauna and Bathhouse will be a fully […]
Cyprus has passed a landmark law that would create civil partnerships for same-sex couples. The country’s parliament voted in favour of the Civil Partnership Bill, with a large majority voting in favour of the law – which proponents say offers much of the same benefits of marriage – with 39 MPs voting in favour and 12 […]
Police are hunting for the two men who assaulted the Box Gay/Bi Cruise Club manager The attack occurred after the two men broke into the club in the early hours of 26 November. stuff.co.nz reports that the club manager and a friend were in an upstairs flat in Manning Pl, Woolston, when they heard noises […]
Canada will include gay men as part of a refugee plan that puts the focus on accepting women, children and families from Syria. The Ottowa Citizen reports: “The government is aware that gays could be persecuted, and therefore plans to include them in the selection process aimed at rescuing some of the region’s most vulnerable refugees.” […]
The persecution of millions of people in Commonwealth countries where homosexuality is a illegal is worsening the HIV crisis according a new report. The report commissioned for UK Prime Minister David Cameron describes the anti- gay laws as a British colonial legacy. Forty out of fifty three Commonwealth countries criminalise same-sex relationships. The Commonwealth accounts […]