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Are you interested in a governance role with the Auckland Pride Festival Incorporated (APFI) as we move forward from the huge success of the 2013 and 2014 Pride Festival and Parade into the future? Expressions of interest are now being sought from individuals with experience in governance, financial management, accounting, sponsorship and marketing although other […]
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) people in Jamaica face “intolerable levels of violence and cannot rely on the police” for protection, according to a new Human Rights Watch. Jamaica has long had a reputation as being of intolerance towards GLBT people, but a recent report by the New York based Human Rights Watch reveals […]
Grindr is reportedly being monitored by the Egyptian government to catch those in breach of the nation’s harsh anti gay laws. The move comes after recent crack downs on other social media sites, where the government has boasted of monitoring Facebook, Twitter, and Skype for any signs of homosexual activity. Last month, six men were […]
Recently re-elected Green Party MP Jan Logie will be a guest speaker at a panel on the mental health of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Takataapui and Intersex people taking place on November 1st as part of the annual Hamilton Pride Festival. The panel focuses on the very high levels of mental health issues among rainbow people, especially youth. “Discrimination […]
New Zealand is touted as one of the most “progressive, inclusive and accepting” destinations for gay and lesbian travellers, coming second in the “most gay-friendly travel places” by travel guide Lonely Planet Chris Zeiher writes that New Zealand’s “inclusive and progressive behaviour” towards the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transsexual and queer community, is the reason for the […]
A gay couple were allegedly kicked off a London bus by the drier after he saw the pair kissing. A London couple were allegedly kicked off a London bus after they were seen sharing a kiss. The couple were then hit with a barrage of homophobic abuse by the driver who shouted “Oi you two don’t […]
Grant Robertson launched his bid for the Labour leadership at the Kings Arms in Auckland yesterday, announcing Auckland Central List MP Jacinda Ardern as his running mate. Gay Express magazine’s Levi Joule with this interview. Who are your political heroes? David Lange was a big inspiration. There was of course things that the fourth Labour […]
In 1989, a group of young people in Auckland got together to form a support group for LGBTIQ youth. They called it Auckland Lesbian And Gay Youth (ALGY). After 25 years, several location changes, a name change, a brand reboot and a lot of hard work and dedication, this group has emerged as RainbowYOUTH – […]