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August 20, 2013

US: Conservative groups defend ‘gay conversion’ therapy after New Jersey ban

New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie has received criticism from conservative groups after he signed into law a ban on providing gay "cure" therapy to those under 18 years of age.

August 20, 2013

Sweden: Olympic Committee bans political protests against anti-gay legislation at Sochi Olympics

The head of Sweden's Olympic Committee, Stefan Lindeberg has ruled that political protests against Russia's anti-gay legislation will not be tolerated at the Sochi Olympics next year.

August 20, 2013

US: Judge finds that LA’s ban on bareback porn is not unconstitutional

A US judge has ruled in favour of a ban on the filming of bareback porn in LA County, is not unconstitutional, and will remain in place.

August 20, 2013

London to stage September protest against homophobia in Russia

Another demonstration against Russia’s anti-gay laws is due to take place in central London next month two days before the G20 summit opens in the Russian city of St Petersburg.

August 20, 2013

Russian athletes ‘insulted’ by the idea that same-sex kiss was meant in protest against anti-gay laws

Two female Russian athletes have expanded on their assertion that a kiss between the pair after winning gold at the Moscow World Athletics Championships, was not meant as a protest against anti-gay laws in the country, and that they are "insulted" by the suggestion.

August 20, 2013

Comment: Why is there so much LGBT focus on Russia?

Journalist Patrick Cash writes about international condemnation of Russia's anti-gay laws and says western outrage is wrapped up in wider geopolitics.

August 20, 2013

Haiti: United Nations calls on political and religious leaders to tackle homophobic violence

The United Nations in Haiti has called on political and religious leaders to take charge in the battle against homophobic violence in the country and to encourage acceptance amid a rise in anti-gay violence.

August 20, 2013

Tory Commons Education Committee Chair calls for updated guidance on Section 28

Commons Education Committee Chairman Graham Stuart has called for updated guidelines following revelations scores of schools have polices in place targeting the “promotion” of homosexuality.

August 20, 2013

The 41 Commonwealth Nations where being gay can land you in prison

The Queen is the head of the Commonwealth of Nations, the international body that was created out of what was formerly the British Empire. The Commonwealth states that its core values are "democracy, freedom, peace, the rule of law and opportunity for all." However, freedom, peace and the opportunity for all are clearly...

August 20, 2013

Exclusive: Comedian Susan Calman speaks out for equal marriage in Scotland

Susan Calman is the latest celebrity to speak out in support of equal marriage in Scotland as part of the Equality Network’s It’s Time video campaign.