General News
Calls for equalities minister Kemi Badenoch to resign after anti-LGBTQ+ comments
LGBTQ+ activists and advocacy groups are urging Badenoch to resign after a leaked 2018 video showed the MP making anti-LGBTQ+ comments.
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General News
Study: Young LGBTQ+ people avoiding sports due to fear of discrimination
A new study, released on Wednesday by the Trevor Project, has found only 1 in 3 young LGBTQ+ people in the US participate in sports.
Arts
Socially Engaged Art Salon launches Queer Heterotopias zine
SEAS has launched its Queer Heterotopias zine to complement its August exhibition at The Ledward Centre in Brighton.
General News
Bell v Tavistock puberty blocker ruling overturned
The Court of Appeals has reversed 2020 ruling that aimed to prevent young trans people from accessing puberty blockers without legal consent.
General News
Germany compensating LGBTQ+ people affected by historic anti-gay law
Germany offering compensation to 249 people who faced persecution under a 1871 law that criminalised same-sex relationships between men.
Books
New guide to “revolutionise LGBTQ+ teaching in schools”
Pop’n’Olly has published a first-of-its-kind book to help introduce primary school children to topics such as identity, allyship and pride.
General News
Study: 64% of LGBTQ+ people have turned to porn as an alternative educational resource
A new study by Durex has found only 14% of queer people felt the sex ed they were given in school was relevant to them.
General News
Arrests made over the murder of queer journalist Lyra McKee
Four men have been arrested in connection with the murder of LGBTQ+ journalist Lyra McKee on April 18 2019.
Community News
LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence Advisor job role available in Sussex
Safe in Sussex is recruiting for an LGBTQ+ domestic violence advisor, seeking candidates from within the LGBTQ+ community.
Community News
Brighton’s updated Trans Inclusion Toolkit is shared with schools
An updated version of Brighton and Hove council’s Trans Inclusion Toolkit has been shared with all schools in the local area.
General News
South Korean government criticised for lack of anti-discrimination laws
LGBTQ+ advocates have criticised South Korea for failing to implement anti-discrimination laws to protect the country’s queer community.
Community News
Shadow women’s and equalities secretary resigns
Labour MP Marsha de Cordova has abruptly resigned from her position as the shadow women’s and equalities secretary.