Sharley MacLean 1923 – 2013
Sharley MacLean, veteran lesbian activist and member of the Campaign for Homosexual Equality has died peacefully at the age of 90.
Peter Pressland of CHE and Peter Tatchell pay tribute to a campaigning legend
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Good practice guidelines for the assessment and treatment of adults with gender dysphoria
New Good practice guidelines for the assessment and treatment of adults with gender dysphoria, published by The Royal College of Psychiatrists, are now available from the NHS
Belarus calls to cancel Eurovision over inclusion of trans singer.
Belarus calls to cancel Eurovision over inclusion of trans singer.
Austria has chosen Conchita Wurst, a trans singer, to represent the country in the European singing contest
Spike in Russian LGBTs seeking asylum in United States
Spike in Russian LGBTs seeking asylum in United States A record number of Russian LGBTs are seeking asylum in the United States with over 800 applications from Russian citizens during the last 12 months
The Pink Promotion! Monday 18th November – 10 years since repeal of Clause 28
The Pink Promotion! Monday 18th November – 10 years since 28…Wear a pink item of clothing on the Monday 18th November To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the repeal of Section 28, the law which banned the ‘promotion’ and ‘publication’ of anything supporting a LGBT ‘pretend lifestyle’ we would like everyone in the UK to wear pink, the symbol of diversity.
Urge President Obama to pardon Chelsea Manning
Human Rights campaigner Peter Tatchell is asking people to urge US President Obama to pardon Chelsea Manning, who was convicted of distributing US military secrets.
“Manning exposed human rights abuses by the US military. She is a courageous human rights defender and should not be in prison. One aspect of Manning’s commitment to human rights is her active support for LGBT equality. She participated in LGBT Pride marches and campaigned against the homophobic US military policy, ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’. In 2008, she attended a rally in New York to oppose attempts to ban same-sex marriage in California. The LGBT community should rally to support her. She is a hero,” said Mr Tatchell.
16 Illustrations That Protest Putin's Homophobia
16 Illustrations That Protest Putin’s Homophobia
Does art speak louder than words?
A group of talented illustrators have created a gallery of protest images that range from funny to sweetly moving.
Stop Witch Hunting & Homophobic Evangelical Tour of Australia
Petition – Stop Witch Hunting & Homophobic Evangelical Tour of Australia
Signatures are being sought for an online petition against the Australian tour of preacher Enoch Adeboye of Nigeria, who has likened LGBT people to witches.
GFEST – Gaywise FESTival returns – at Bernie Grant Arts Centre – Booking open now
GFEST – Gaywise FESTival returns – at Bernie Grant Arts Centre London N15 4RX
Booking open now.
7 to 9 November Full festival pass available
Calling all Dusty Springfield fans, and those who might have an encyclopedic knowledge of Ivor Novello.
Calling all Dusty Springfield fans, and those who might have an encyclopedic knowledge of Ivor Novello.
We’ve been contacted by James Hamilton Welsh, and actor.
He’s looking for someone who would be able to give an afternoon talk on the lives and work of these two iconic musicians at Guild House in London.