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The NZAF say they are hopeful HIV home testing will become available in New Zealand in the near future, but do not have a set date for when that might be. Speaking to express, NZAF executive director Shaun Robinson says he supports the introduction of HIV home testing kits. “Home testing will be a good […]
The kit’s launch comes after new data shows HIV infection rates among gay and bisexul men are at an all time high in the United Kingdom. A free HIV home-testing kit has been launched across England as new figures show that an estimated 103,700 people in the UK are now living with HIV, taking the number […]
The city where the Mormon church is headquartered has just elected an openly lesbian Mayor. The former Utah state lawmaker Jackie Biskupski has become the first openly lesbian mayor of Salt Lake City – capital of the conservative state where the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (also known as the Mormon Church) […]
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, […]