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October 30, 2013

BBC survey: Tom Daley’s Splash! favourite for gay men whilst lesbians like Rules of Engagement

ITV’s ‘Vicious’ and ‘Splash!’ have been rated the most popular programmes for young gay men in a BBC survey, whilst for lesbians in the same age category 'Rules of Engagement' followed by 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' are the most popular shows.

October 30, 2013

US: Hawaii equal marriage bill passes second Senate reading

The equal marriage bill in the US state of Hawaii has passed its second reading, and will now advance to a final reading on Wednesday.

October 30, 2013

Study: Gonorrhoea cases among HIV positive gay men continue to rise

Research from Public Health England (PHE) has found over a quarter of people with gonorrhoea also had HIV reaching 40% amongst men who have sex with men (MSM).

October 30, 2013

THT boss: Gay community’s response to AIDS epidemic helped advance gay rights

THT's outgoing head has paid tribute to the “compassionate” nature of Britain’s gay community, saying the horrors of the AIDS epidemic actually helped establish today’s progress in gay rights.

October 30, 2013

Short film project aims to tackle trans issues by showing life through the eyes of a trans woman

A video project has been launched in order to raise awareness of trans issues by showing the public the life of a young trans woman through her eyes.

October 30, 2013

Trial of gay rights activist resumes in Zambia

The trial of a prominent gay rights activist in Zambia has resumed after a delay of several months.

October 30, 2013

Irish Prime Minister: We will make our decision on equal marriage soon

Ireland’s Prime Minister (Taoiseach) has said the cabinet is due to decide by next week its response to the Constitutional Convention's recommendation on legalising civil equal marriage.

October 30, 2013

Teacher who told students ‘Hitler wasn’t all bad, he killed the gays’ struck off

A teacher in Scotland who told students that "Hitler wasn't all bad", because he killed gay people has been struck off.

October 29, 2013

Manchester: Gay community asked to take part in drug and alcohol focus group

Members of the gay community in Greater Manchester who use drugs and/or alcohol are being urged to join a focus group by the Lesbian & Gay Foundation.

October 29, 2013

Israel: Civil union legislation introduced to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples

The Yesh Atid Party in Israel on Tuesday introduced legislation to allow same-sex couples equal rights to straight couples.