HIV Playwell Productions and Positive East to curate powerful exhibition on diverse HIV experiences to accompany Live to Tell: (A Proposal For) the Madonna Jukebox Musical by Brian Mullin Live To Tell: (A Proposal For) The Madonna Jukebox Musical is a “highly personal, impassioned stance on living with HIV” (Everything Theatre) that follows the quest of Brian, a Madonna superfan living with HIV, as he pitches himself to Madonna to create a musical based on her songs, whilst also faci By Graham Robson • 4 min read
In The South Greens describe new anti-racism strategy as “a vital step forward for the city” Following work with dozens of organisations, Brighton. & Hove city councillors voted through an anti-racism strategy that lays out how Brighton & Hove City Council will combat racism. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Transgender News New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) highlights some of the challenges that transgender and non-binary staff can face at work The research team, from UEA and the University of Valle d’Aosta in Italy, met with 11 Italian trans workers to hear their stories, which were then analysed to understand how their experiences challenged binary gender norms and how they could inform the transformation of workplaces so they become mor By Graham Robson • 2 min read
HIV HIV positive people are sharing their experiences of stigma and discrimination on social media ahead of march to #FightHIVStigma The tweets include incidences of HIV-related stigma in the workplace, healthcare and on dating apps using the hashtag #FightHIVStigma – despite huge medical progress in HIV. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
HIV Leading HIV and sexual health charities in Scotland call on next Leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland to tackle transmission of HIV in Scotland as a matter of urgency In a letter to the leadership candidates, Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland, Waverley Care and National AIDS Trust are asking that the next First Minister commits their personal support for Scotland’s goal of eliminating new transmission of HIV by 2030 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Organisers of Birmingham Union Cup pledge that the tournament will be used as a platform to campaign for trans inclusion in rugby and trans rights in society This commitment comes at a time when progress on trans rights in the UK are being attacked by the UK Government. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Allsorts Youth Project seeks volunteers for Brighton LGBT+ Youth Groups If you are over 23 years old, have experience working with young people and are able to commit four hours a month volunteering at the local youth project, this may be the perfect volunteering post for you. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ protest as King Charles arrives at Commonwealth Day service The protest coincided with Uganda’s legislators proposing a “vicious” new Anti-Homosexuality Bill. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ organisations’ concern as two SNP candidates have not confirmed they would continue with government equality commitments National LGBTQ+ organisations in Scotland have expressed deep concern that two out of three of the candidates for SNP leadership have not confirmed that they would continue with existing Scottish Government equality commitments. The organisations wrote to all three candidates two weeks ago. With vot By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard wins top UK health award This year winners will receive £40,000 in unrestricted funding as well as expert support and leadership development provided by The King’s Fund. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community News Terrence Higgins Trust, Sussex Beacon and Lunch Positive to take part in Fighting HIV Stigma and Proud: March, Vigil and Rally on Saturday, March 18 Everyone is welcome — whether you have been on many demos or this is your first. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final tickets up for grabs in Red Nose Day ‘Liverpool Calling’ prize draw! Euro in for a treat with Red Nose Day’s brand-new prize draw launching today as two tickets to the sold-out Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final – the most coveted event of the year so far – are now up for grabs. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
