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September 11, 2013

Book a last minute ticket with iDBUS and go to the Techno Parade

On Saturday 15 September, Paris will celebrate its fifteenth anniversary of the Techno Parade.There really has never been a better year to visit such an impressive event. This Parade will see thousands of both electronic and dance enthusiasts take to the Parisian streets to see live music, with over one hundred and fifty...

September 11, 2013

India: First LGBT community radio station launched to ‘create awareness and acceptance’ in the country

The first ever LGBT community radio station has been launched in Bangalore, India which aims to "create awareness and acceptance about alternate sexualities" and to "bridge the gap" between various sexualities in the country.

September 11, 2013

US: Three same-sex couples in Minnesota sex offender facility seek to marry

Three same-sex couples currently confined to a high security Minnesota facility for sexual offenders are seeking to get married, following the introduction of equal marriage in the state last month.

September 11, 2013

Russian deputy who wrote anti-gay bill: Gays are like thieves and shouldn’t be allowed to have children

The Russian lawmaker who recently introduced new anti-gay legislation to deprive couples in a "non-traditional" relationship of parental rights, has spoken out during an interview to say gay people should not be allowed to raise children.

September 11, 2013

Russia: 51% of population would not ‘under any circumstances’ want a gay neighbour or work colleague

According to a new opinion survey researching national identity in Russia, just over half the Russian population would not "under any circumstances" want to see a gay person as a neighbour or as a work colleague.

September 11, 2013

India: First ever gay candidate for secretary at top university speaks out over LGBT discrimination

The first ever gay candidate for general secretary at one of India's leading universities has called attention to LGBT discrimination on campus, including an incident where he was denied hostel accommodation because he was deemed too "effeminate."

September 11, 2013

Japan: Government district in Osaka becomes first to support LGBT human rights

A local government ward in the city of Osaka has become the first Japanese district to officially support LGBT human rights.

September 11, 2013

Nigel Evans vows to clear his name as he steps down as Deputy Speaker

Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions, MP for Ribble Valley Nigel Evans, has given a personal statement saying he will return to the backbenches after resigning his post as Deputy Speaker, and that he will continue to defend himself against several allegations of sexual assault.

September 11, 2013

Canada: LGBT education co-ordinator targeted with letter encouraging her to ‘repent sins’

An LGBT education co-ordinator at the AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton, Canada is among several people who have received anonymous, religious letters urging them to "admit" that they are sinners.

September 11, 2013

A$AP Rocky addresses MTV VMA gay controversy: ‘I’m not homophobic at all’

Rapper A$AP Rocky has addressed the controversy surrounding his appearance with openly gay basketball star Jason Collins at the MTV VMA awards, apologising to the star and saying: "I'm not homophobic"