Film maker needs help to finance his film about mental health DON’T BLAME JACK is a short film about learning self-love and self-appreciation after a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The film is a semi-autobiographical story about overcoming a loss of self, the recovery process, and adjusting to new circumstances. It is a story about learning self-love and self- By Besi • 2 min read
Cumbria University launch LGBT+ abuse research project A RESEARCHER at the University of Cumbria who is looking to carry out what is thought to be the first detailed piece of research of its’ kind is appealing for victims of abuse from the LGBT+ communities to contact her. By Besi • 2 min read
Supreme Court rules for equal civil partnerships Supreme Court has ruled today that in future heterosexual couples can have a Civil Partnership. By Besi • 2 min read
Grenfell Tower Fire anniversary charity single – one year on! Former Gscene cover boy releases charity single Grenfell (We won’t fall) to mark the first anniversary of the Grenfell fire tragedy in June 2017. Singer-songwriter Carl Leroy, in collaboration with affected resident Liliana Martins and musician/producer Paul Rumbol from London-based Viramundo band, By Besi • 2 min read
Challenging our acceptance of different milks Design student Sally Sutherland poses with milk bottles to challenge the acceptance of different milks in UK culture. Sally’s designs were shortlisted as ‘outstanding’ in the 2018 Creative Conscience Awards. By Besi • 1 min read
Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex Annual Conference 2018 The third annual Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex Annual Conference is being held during Trans Pride 2018 at the University of Brighton on July 19-20. The conference seeks to bring trans, non-binary and intersex people, researchers and allies (as well as those who seek to work better with trans, non-b By Besi • 1 min read
© Pete Jones: pete@pjproductions.co.uk In choosing life Sophie finds redemption, awareness and self love Broadcaster and political candidate Sophie Cook crowdfunds for the publication of her new autobiography Not Today: How I chose life. Sophie has also been flying the flag for diversity and inclusion as well as forcing the discussion about mental health awareness as an in-demand public speaker, delive By Besi • 4 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend 2018 raffle – still time to claim your prize! If you have a winning ticket for the Brighton Bear Weekend 2018 main raffle, there is still time to claim your prize. The prize draw was held at 6:00pm on Sunday, June 17 at the Camelford Arms in Camelford Street, Brighton. By Besi • 1 min read
Over 17,500k sign petition calling on NHS to reduce trans waiting times A new Care2 Petition, authored by transgender woman Lily Madigan, calls on UK Secretary of State for Health & Social Care, Jeremy Hunt to provide funding to reduce waiting times for transgender people looking to access specialist services. By Besi • 1 min read
Homophobic telephone pest sent to prison A persistent caller has been jailed after ignoring a ban to dial 999 or the non-emergency police number 101 and biting the police officer who went to arrest him. David Peapell, 51, of Dyke Road, Hove, was found guilty on June 11 following a trial at Lewes Crown Court of breaching his Criminal Behavi By Besi • 1 min read
US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Nikki Haley announce withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council. The withdrawal marks the latest announcement in a concerning trend of U.S. divestment from United Nations institut By Besi • 2 min read
The Economic Cost of Homophobia Peter Tatchell Foundation launches major new report. Mr Tatchell, just back from Russia where he was arrested for engaging in a one man protest in Moscow during the FIFA World Cup, has launched a new report, with the backing of the Lord Speaker, Lord Fowler. By Besi • 2 min read
