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May 14, 2013

Maria Miller: Surprising that England & Wales is behind so many countries on equal marriage

Maria Miller, the Minister for Equalities, has told a joint committee of peers and MPs that it is surprising that England and Wales is behind the curve when it comes to same-sex marriage.

May 14, 2013

Video: UN Secretary General launches new anti-homophobia campaign: ‘you are not alone’

The United Nations has released a new strong message against homophobia, and in solidarity with the LGBT community.

May 14, 2013

US: Minnesotan Governor to sign equal marriage bill into law

Minnesota will officially become the twelfth US state to allow equal marriage, as Governor Mark Dayton will on Tuesday sign a bill into law, which will allow same-sex unions.

May 14, 2013

Tory MP David Burrowes: I only want a referendum on same-sex marriage so I can defeat the government’s bill

Conservative MP David Burrowes has justified calls for a referendum on same-sex marriage and says he would use it to defeat the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.

May 14, 2013

Tory MP David Burrowes: I only want a referendum on same-sex marriage so I can defeat the government’s bill

Conservative MP David Burrowes has justified calls for a referendum on same-sex marriage and says he would use it to defeat the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.

May 14, 2013

Tory MP David Burrowes: I only want a referendum on same-sex marriage so I can defeat the government’s bill

Conservative MP David Burrowes has justified calls for a referendum on same-sex marriage and says he would use it to defeat the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.

May 14, 2013

Ukraine: Parliament drops gay anti-discrimination bill as hundreds protest against it

A bill to protect gay Ukrainian workers from discrimination based on their sexual orientation has been dropped by the country's parliament, as hundreds of anti-gay protesters gathered to demonstrate against it.

May 14, 2013

France: Watchdog reports 27% spike in homophobia leading up to equal marriage debate

A leading gay rights watchdog has reported that, in 2012 leading up to the French Parliament's approval of a bill to allow equal marriage and adoption, homophobic attacks and slurs increased by over a quarter.

May 14, 2013

Isle of Man: Methodist minister defends discriminating against lesbian couple who wanted to rent his property

A Methodist minister on the Isle of Man has defended refusing to rent out his house to a lesbian couple.

May 14, 2013

Louise Mensch: Cameron should create a dedicated Ministry for Equality, which could be led by a gay man

Louise Mensch, the former Conservative, MP has said that David Cameron should create a separate Equalities ministry to look after LGBT issues, women and diversity.