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June 19, 2012

Gay rights activists decry Dharun Ravi’s early release from jail

Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers University student who was sentenced to 30 days for spying on his gay roommate, who later killed himself, has been released from prison ten days early -- a move that has prompted sharp criticism from local gay rights activists.

June 19, 2012

Uganda: Police interrupt training workshop for gay rights activists

Police officers in Uganda raided a gay rights training session in Kampala yesterday, alleging that the assembly was illegal.

June 19, 2012

Home Office will be asked to heed warning on ‘outdated’ police resources on HIV

The Home Office is to be asked to ensure police resources on HIV accurately reflect current knowledge of the virus and its routes of transmission.

June 19, 2012

Video: White House unveils Pride month video challenge finalists

The White House Office of Public Engagement has unveiled six finalists for its LGBT Pride Month Video Challenge to honour local community leaders in the US.

June 19, 2012

Concern over ‘pernicious’ Freedom of Information requests on LGBT issues

Concern is growing that some national newspapers are abusing Freedom of Information laws to trawl for stories that they then skew to depict LGBT issues in a sensational and negative fashion.

June 19, 2012

Bulgaria: Church asked to repudiate priest’s call to ‘throw stones’ at Pride

Pride organisers in the Bulgarian capital have clashed with the Orthodox Church over what event organisers see as tacit support for violence against marchers.

June 19, 2012

Lord Maginnis warns withdrawal of whip over anti-gay comments was ‘a gross mistake’

Lord Maginnis has described the Ulster Unionist Party's decision to withdraw the party whip from the former MP as a 'gross mistake' and said he should 'examine his position'.

June 19, 2012

Ofsted report: Schools should do more to tackle anti-gay language

An Ofsted report into school approaches to bullying has suggested teachers do not always feel able to tackle issues like homophobic bullying and derogatory language and that most schools are not 'sharp' enough on their analysis of bullying behaviour.

June 19, 2012

National Diversity Awards announces 2012 patrons

Patrons for the event, which showcases the achievements of individuals and organisations in...