Community News
PICTURE DIARY: Alice Blezard’s memories of Brighton Pride 2016
Alice Blezard presents her memories of Brighton Pride 2016 from her position opposite the Royal Pavilion.
Alice Blezard
International News
Children’s rights matter at Eurochild Conference
The Network of European LGBTIQ* Families Associations (NELFA) were represented at the Eurochild Conference 2016 by 16-year-old Darragh Tibbs, from Northern Ireland.
In The South
Czech court annouce same-sex partnership adoption decision
The Network of European LGBTIQ Families Associations (NELFA) welcomes recent decision by the Czech Constitutional Court to extend the right to apply for adoption to individuals in same-sex registered partnerships.
International News
Italian Supreme Court upholds same-sex adoption decision
Decision from the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation to allow a mother to adopt her wife’s biological daughter welcomed by Network of European LGBTIQ Families Associations (NELFA).
Arts
True Trans story at heart of Indian Film Festival
The Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival will return to cinemas across London from July 14 – 21. The full line-up will be revealed soon, and promises some of the most prestigious and audacious new independent films from South Asia.
General News
Brighton locals co-operate for a better life
Cooperative Alternatives for Work, Housing, Energy, Food and More will take place on June 11 at the Synergy Centre, 78 West Street from 10.30am to 7pm.
In The South
‘Educate & Celebrate’ certify 60 new LGBT+ friendly ‘Best Practice’ schools
In a year-long project supported by the Department for Education and the Government Equalities Office, LGBT+ charity Educate & Celebrate have certified 60 primary and secondary schools as centres of best practice.
In The South
EU affirms importance of equal parental leave for same-sex parents
NELFA, the Network of European LBGTIQ Families Associations welcomes European Parliament report which evaluates the implementation of the EU law on parental leave.
General News
Sexuality and Gender Diversity Toolkit launched for faith groups
A new Faith, Gender and Sexuality Toolkit has been launched, which aims to build knowledge and provide crucial support for faith communities and leaders working to promote social justice in relation to gender and sexuality.
Arts
REVIEW: Laurie Anderson: Music for Dogs
Laurie Anderson sets tails wagging at the Brighton Festival.
In The South
NELFA calls for inclusive law for current and future Rainbow Families
The Network of European LGBTIQ Families Associations (NELFA) have spoken up for Rainbow Families after the approval on May 11 of new civil unions law by the Italian Parliament.
In The South
Lithuanian Councillors fight for equality for Vilnius LGBT community
In a bid to help reverse the reputation of Eastern Europe as a region plagued by homophobia, a group of Councillors from Vilnius, Lithuania, have come together to declare their city open to all residents regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.