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Mr Gay World has stepped down from the position, citing “personal changes.” 21-year-old Klaus Bukart of Germany was named Mr. Gay World in May. He now says “personal changes” in his life have inhibited his ability to “live up to the expectations and serve the community.” resulting in his resignation. In a letter published on […]
The statement has been released just days prior to the organisation’s Special General Meeting to vote on a motion asking for Ashley Barratt’s removal as chairperson. The letter released by the board in an email states that “the Ministry of Health is pleased with the strategic direction that the organisation is taking as this has potential […]
Same sex marriage is now legal in the Republic of Ireland, after legislation passed by referendum in May comes into effect. Ireland became the first country in the world to legalise same-sex civil marriage by popular vote with a referendum held in May. It is not yet known when and where the first same-sex wedding […]
A group of Mormons have staged a “mass resignation” after leaders changed church policies regarding gay people. The rules, which were not meant to be made public, say children with gay parents cannot be baptised until they are 18 and only when they renounce homosexuality and their parents. The new rules also say members can be expelled […]
The GABA charitable trust has raised just over $31,000 at its 2015 auction. 73 items went on auction along with a number of silent auction items. The event was hosted by Olympic speed skater Blake Skjellerup, with Michelle Maitland returning once again as auctioneer. Among the numerous items being auctioned were a five night getaway in Vanuatu, […]
ANZ’s ‘GayTMs’ will return to Auckland and Wellington in 2016. ANZ’s Chief Financial Officer Antonia Watson announced the news saying “you heard it here first” at GABA’s annual charitable auction. Bank fees collected from non ANZ customers who use the GayTMs will be donated to GLBT support organisation Outline. The machines will return to downtown […]
“It’s better to have a gay parade … than Russian tanks in the center of the Ukrainian capital,” said a lawmaker urging his colleagues to vote for the bill. Ukraine has passed a bill protecting GLBT workers from discrimination. Lawmakers had previously rejected the nondiscrimination bill earlier in November, with some lawmakers saying that they feared […]
Obama will become the first sitting US President to be featured on the cover of a GLBT magazine. President Obama will be featured on the cover of Out Magazine’s “Out 100” issue as the publication’s Ally of the Year. The US President earned the distinction for his administration’s support in helping secure the legalisation of […]