Asia Tens of thousands gather in Seoul for South Korean Pride Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ South Koreans and allies gathered in central Seoul on Saturday, 14 June for the 26th annual Pride parade—one of Asia’s largest—marking a historic moment as a central government agency participated for the first time. Despite South Korea’s continued refusal to recognise By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Will Young reflects on coming out and the progress of LGBTQ+ rights Will Young has paid tribute to the trailblazers who fought for LGBTQ+ rights, while reflecting on his own journey since coming out. The 46-year-old singer rose to fame in 2002 after winning Pop Idol, launching a successful music career with his debut single Anything Is Possible / Evergreen, which became the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News 'Christian Legal Centre' to lodge judicial review if Progress Pride flags are put up on Regent Street The Christian Legal Centre, which “provides legal support for those taking a stand for Jesus and the truth that flows from him”, has said it will lodge a judicial review against Westminster City Council and the Crown Estate if proposed trans-inclusive Progress Pride flags are put up along Regent Street By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Actually Fabulous: Actually Gay Men's Chorus celebrates 20 years on top This year, Brighton & Hove's Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary, a milestone that will be celebrated with Actually Fabulous: 20 Years of Actually Gay Men’s Chorus. Over two decades, AGMC has not only been a beacon of joy and community for By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf makes Vogue list, celebrating women who are shaping modern Britain Vogue has included trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf in its annual “Vogue 25” list, celebrating women who are shaping modern Britain. Bergdorf, who began her transition in 2009, made history in 2017 as L’Oréal’s first transgender model and has served as an LGBTQ+ adviser to the Labour By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Europe Ireland’s Minister for Equality marks Pride Month with launch of “ambitious” 'National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy' Ireland’s Minister for Equality, Norma Foley, has marked Pride Month with launch of an “ambitious” National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy, which sets out the vision for “A safe, fair and inclusive Ireland where people are supported to live inclusive, healthy and fulfilling lives”. The launch follows on the heels of By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News The UK's first majority LGBTQ+ housing scheme gets underway in Manchester Earlier this week, Great Places Housing Group hosted partners at an event to mark the official start on site at its £37 million flagship majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care social rent housing scheme in Whalley Range, which is two miles outside Manchester city centre. Plans for the scheme have been co-produced By Graham Robson • 3 min read
UK High Court refuses application to ban trans rights protests outside offices of Equality & Human Rights Commission Today, the High Court handed down its full judgment, including the reasons for refusing an injunction application from the leaseholders of Tintagel House, the offices of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Good Law Project, a "non-profit that uses the law to build a fairer future", last By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Pride in London to kick off with Big Gay Brunch in Covent Garden For the first time, the Pride in London parade day will kick off with the The Big Gay Brunch in London’s West End. The free event will run from 11 am on Saturday, 5 July, at the Actors’ Church, which will throw open its gates to welcome visitors to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
UK Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts" The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Stephen Watson, has "refused to apologise for his force’s past homophobic witch-hunts", which involved some of the most extreme unlawful victimisation of LGBTs by any UK force. His refusal comes nearly two years after he was first urged to By Graham Robson • 3 min read
UK Speak Up For Trans Rights: Stonewall encourages people to respond to EHRC consultation During Pride season, LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall has released a new ‘explainer’ to support individuals responding to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) consultation on its draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations. The Code was updated following the Supreme Court ruling on 16 April. The By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on upcoming single 'My Place In This World' Trinidad-born, London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on his upcoming single My Place In This World, a song about not fitting into the norms of society and finding the inner strength to persevere and survive. His previous single, the tech-house banger I Need Somebody, was well received by DJs and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
