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November 14, 2013

University of Sussex LGBTQ society removes the word ‘dyke’ over safe space policy

The University of Sussex LGBTQ society has sparked controversy recently, after it asked local lesbian artists to remove the word "dyke" from an advertisement posted onto its Facebook page due to a recent "safe space" policy change.

November 14, 2013

Gay activist challenges homophobic ban in both Trinidad and Tobago and Belize

A gay rights activist and attorney-at-law in Jamaica has challenged the immigration laws of both the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Belize, because of policies that prohibit gay people from entering.

November 14, 2013

Christian Concern: Stonewall need to help us place anti-gay bus adverts on London’s buses

The founder of Christian Concern says in the interest of a “level playing field”, gay rights charity Stonewall should be helping evangelical Christians place anti-gay bus adverts on London’s buses.

November 14, 2013

Russia: Newspaper accused of ‘gay propaganda’ for reporting of gay teacher’s sacking

Russia's state media regulator has accused a newspaper of breaking the country's gay "propaganda" law because it published an article about a teacher who was fired for being gay.

November 14, 2013

Luxembourg to become first country to have gay prime minister and gay deputy PM

Luxembourg is tipped to become the first country in the world to have both an openly gay prime minister and deputy prime minister.

November 14, 2013

Senegal: Five women charged under anti-gay law to spend up to five years in prison

A prosecutor in Senegal has said that five women arrested earlier this week accused of violating the country’s anti-gay law have now been charged, and are due to spend up to five years in prison.

November 14, 2013

US: Texas county jail adopts new policy to protect LGBT inmates

The sheriff of Houston's Harris County has adopted a new policy designed to protect the rights of LGBT inmates, including allowing trans inmates to be housed based on their gender identity.

November 14, 2013

Irish President meets with trans activists at official residence

The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has met with trans campaigners in a landmark occasion.

November 14, 2013

Manchester: Lesbian couple sue NHS after hospital prevented them from accessing IVF

A lesbian couple in Manchester are taking legal action against the NHS after claiming they were turned down for fertility treatment because they are in a same-sex relationship.

November 14, 2013

US radio host insists story of homophobic Christian couple was a ‘ruse’ to support ENDA

A US radio host and Fox news contributor has accused the story of a Missouri couple who called a gay waiter "fag" on their bill of being an elaborate "ruse" designed to garner support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.