UK government channeling support to Russian LGBT activists to fight oppression
The UK is sending a message to Russia that "very clearly that as a country we believe in freedom of speech and we believe in the importance of universal human rights."
Man accused of plot to derail train attacks Canada’s legal code: ‘Donkey males marry donkey females’
A man accused of plotting to derail a train from New York to Toronto has criticised Canada's Criminal Code because it is "written by humans".
Kyrgyzstan: Report documents widespread physical and sexual abuse of gay men by police
A report by a leading human rights group has claimed that gay and bisexual men in Kyrgyzstan face extortion, beatings, illegal detentions and even rape from the police force.
Amnesty: Ivory Coast authorities must investigate violent attacks against HIV workers
Amnesty International has urged authorities in the Ivory Coast to investigate what it calls an "unprecedented wave of homophobic attacks", which have forced HIV workers into hiding.
Amnesty stages ballet protest outside Russian embassy over anti-gay laws
Amnesty International has staged a protest against Russia’s anti-gay laws by getting ballet dancers to perform outside the Russian embassy in London.
US bishop: Gays should be ‘disciplined like children’ if they try to marry each other
A Bishop in the US state of Illinois has said that gay people who wish to get married should be treated like naughty children and "disciplined".
US: Indiana bill to ban same-sex marriage passes House vote
A bill to ban same-sex couples from marrying in the US state of Indiana has passed its House vote and will move to the Senate.
Princess Anne to attend Winter Olympics, but David Cameron is too busy
Downing Street says David Cameron turned down Vladimir Putin’s invitation to attend the Winter Olympics, but not because of Russia’s stance on gay rights.
US: Utah politician hopes to allow tax form option to donate money to equal marriage ban
A politician in the US state of Utah has proposed a bill which would offer citizens the option to tick a box on their tax form to donate money towards preventing same-sex couples from marrying.
Watch: Radius ‘Fuelling the future’ energy and corporate responsibility panel discussion
This evening sees the latest event from Radius, the London based LGBT professional networking organisation; a talk on the future of energy and corporate responsibility.
