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August 14, 2013

Russia: US track and field star dedicates Moscow silver medal to gay and lesbian friends

A US athlete has become the first to speak out in favour of lesbian and gay people whilst competing on Russian soil, using his victory speech after winning silver, in protest against anti-gay laws passed in June.

August 14, 2013

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd tells Liberal leader ‘there’s no place for homophobia in Australia’

Australia's PM Kevin Rudd says there is “no place” for sexism, racism or homophobia in the country following Liberal leader Tony Abbott's outspoken remarks.

August 14, 2013

Lincolnshire man found guilty of homophobic harassment

A Lincolnshire man has been found guilty of harassing his neighbours in a homophobic manner over a period of two months.

August 14, 2013

Russia: Gay rights activist who staged one-man protest may be charged as extremist

A gay rights activist who staged a one-man protest against Russian anti-gay laws earlier this month, may be charged with extremist activity, a government official said on Wednesday.

August 14, 2013

Peter Tatchell: What is it with football and homophobia?

With the imminent return of the UK football Premier League season, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell asks if we are any closer to witnessing the arrival of another openly gay British professional footballer.

August 14, 2013

Ireland: Protest planned for Dublin Russian Embassy against anti-gay laws

A protest is to take place on Friday at the Russian Embassy in Dublin against anti-gay laws introduced in Russia in June.

August 14, 2013

Haiti: Police arrest two men over attack on British man’s same-sex engagement ceremony

Two men have been arrested after a British Red Cross worker and his same-sex partner were attacked on the Caribbean island of Haiti.

August 14, 2013

Human rights lawyer says life is getting worse for gay people in Cameroon

Human rights lawyer Alice Nkom says life has become even harder for Cameroon’s gay population following the murder of LGBT rights campaigner Eric Ohena Lembembe.

August 14, 2013

South London: Gay men to be offered free HIV home sampling kits when returning home from clubs

Gay and bisexual men heading home from a night out in south London are for the first time to be offered free home sampling kits to find out their HIV status.

August 14, 2013

Australian opposition leader says equal marriage is just the ‘fashion of the moment’

Tony Abbott, the leader of Australia's main opposition party and who is vying to become the country's next prime minister, has come under fire for suggesting that same-sex marriage is something that is just in fashion at the moment.