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Gay ban veterans announce plans to take Ministry of Defence to court

Gay ban veterans announce plans to take Ministry of Defence to court

Two veterans who say they were forced to resign from the armed forces because of their sexuality have launched legal action against the Ministry of Defence (MoD), challenging the fairness of a compensation scheme set up to support those affected by the historic ban on LGBT personnel. Steven Stewart, 55,

Menaka Guruswamy becomes India's first openly LGBTQ+ Member of Parliament

Menaka Guruswamy becomes India's first openly LGBTQ+ Member of Parliament

Menaka Guruswamy has made history by becoming India's first openly LGBTQ+ Member of Parliament, marking a significant step forward in the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in the world’s largest democracy. Guruswamy, a distinguished constitutional lawyer and public figure, is widely known for her role in the

Rights groups warn of “alarming escalation” in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists in Turkey

Rights groups warn of “alarming escalation” in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists in Turkey

A coalition of European and national human rights organisations has raised the alarm over what it describes as a sharp escalation in the repression of LGBTQ+ activists and organisations in Turkey, pointing to a series of court cases, prosecutions and proposed legislation. At the centre of the concern is a

ABC pulls sponsorship of several LGBTQ+ organisations

ABC pulls sponsorship of several LGBTQ+ organisations

US broadcaster ABC has withdrawn its sponsorship of several LGBTQ+ organisations, prompting criticism from advocacy groups and raising questions about corporate support for diversity initiatives. In a statement, the network confirmed it would no longer provide financial backing or promotional support to a number of LGBTQ+ charities and events. While

Trump administration scraps trans student protections in schools

Trump administration scraps trans student protections in schools

The Trump administration has moved to dismantle a series of federal protections for transgender students in US schools, marking a significant shift in education and civil rights policy. The Department of Education announced it would terminate several civil rights settlement agreements that had required schools and colleges to safeguard transgender

Tamzin Outhwaite celebrates trans son’s journey: ‘watching him thrive is pure joy’

Tamzin Outhwaite celebrates trans son’s journey: ‘watching him thrive is pure joy’

EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite has spoken candidly about the emotional, years‑long process of accepting her eldest child’s transition, describing it as a “very long journey” marked by distress, soul‑searching and ultimately joy. The actress, 55, reflected on her experience in a recent interview in which she discussed

Graham Munday to step down from Brighton Bear Weekend

Graham Munday to step down from Brighton Bear Weekend

Brighton Bear Weekend has announced that Graham Munday has stepped down with immediate effect from his ambassadorial role and from any further association with the organisation. For more than a decade, Graham has been a central figure in shaping Brighton Bear Weekend into one of Brighton’s most loved LGBTQ+

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