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Burkina Faso criminalises homosexuality amid international concern

Burkina Faso criminalises homosexuality amid international concern

Burkina Faso has officially criminalised homosexuality following the unanimous passage of a controversial law by its transitional parliament. Offenders now face prison sentences ranging from two to five years, alongside financial penalties. The legislation, which amends the country’s family code, was approved on Monday and takes immediate effect. Justice

Trans and LGBTQ+ rights organisations call for Parliamentary Scrutiny of forthcoming EHRC Code of Practice

Trans and LGBTQ+ rights organisations call for Parliamentary Scrutiny of forthcoming EHRC Code of Practice

More than 80 trans and LGBTQ+ rights organisations have signed a joint statement urging MPs to demand full scrutiny and debate over the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) forthcoming Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations. The statement, released on 1 September, warns that the proposed

Stonewall Housing opens second LGBTQ+ supported accommodation in Brighton

Stonewall Housing opens second LGBTQ+ supported accommodation in Brighton

Stonewall Housing, the national charity supporting LGBTQ+ people of all ages who live in the UK and are experiencing homelessness or living in an unsafe environment, has announced the launch of a second supported accommodation scheme in Brighton to provide safe housing and tailored support for vulnerable LGBTQ+ people, empowering

Graham Linehan arrested at Heathrow over social media posts on trans issues

Graham Linehan arrested at Heathrow over social media posts on trans issues

Graham Linehan, the controversial co-creator of Father Ted, has been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence through social media posts concerning trans people. The 57-year-old Irish comedy writer was detained by five officers upon arrival from Arizona on Monday afternoon. According to Linehan, he was escorted to

Olympic legend and gay icon Greg Louganis joins celebrity exodus from the United States

Olympic legend and gay icon Greg Louganis joins celebrity exodus from the United States

Greg Louganis, one of the most decorated Olympic divers in history and a revered LGBTQ+ icon, has officially left the United States, joining a growing wave of celebrities seeking new beginnings abroad. The 65-year-old athlete and activist recently relocated to Panama, marking a significant personal and symbolic shift in his

Zack Polanski elected leader of the Green Party but what is his stance on trans rights?

Zack Polanski elected leader of the Green Party but what is his stance on trans rights?

Zack Polanski has been elected as the new leader of the Green Party, securing 85% of the vote in a leadership contest. The former deputy leader and London Assembly member defeated the joint ticket of MPs Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns, receiving 20,411 votes to their 3,705. In

Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run raises over £5,000 for Allsorts Youth Project

Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run raises over £5,000 for Allsorts Youth Project

This year's Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run, a 5km charity run organised by Brighton & Hove FrontRunners, raised over £5,000 for local LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project. Allsorts Youth Project, a Sussex-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, was chosen as the Rainbow Run's Charity of the

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