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Chief of UK's professional body for librarians defends Drag Queen Story Hour as ‘inclusive and creative’

Chief of UK's professional body for librarians defends Drag Queen Story Hour as ‘inclusive and creative’

The head of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) has spoken out in defence of Drag Queen Story Hour, describing it as a “creative, centuries-old storytelling tradition” that fosters inclusivity and literacy, following criticism from a government minister. Louis Coiffait-Gunn, CEO of CILIP, issued a robust response

Marcus Urban, Germany’s first openly gay player, claims 'gay players' are resorting to “fake girlfriends and fake marriages” to conceal their sexuality

Marcus Urban, Germany’s first openly gay player, claims 'gay players' are resorting to “fake girlfriends and fake marriages” to conceal their sexuality

Marcus Urban, Germany’s first male footballer to publicly come out as gay, has made striking claims about the hidden lives of LGBTQ+ players in Europe’s top football leagues. In a forthcoming book titled Mensch Fußballstar (Human Football Star), Urban reveals that many 'gay players' are resorting

Nicola Sturgeon says “There are forces on the far right who have weaponised" trans rights

Nicola Sturgeon says “There are forces on the far right who have weaponised" trans rights

Nicola Sturgeon has spoken out in defence of trans rights, warning that far-right groups are deliberately weaponising the debate to roll back hard-won progress on equality. In interviews promoting her memoir Frankly, the former First Minister of Scotland expressed deep concern about the way trans people are being targeted and

Nepal Pride returns in defiant celebration after Trump cuts foreign aid funding

Nepal Pride returns in defiant celebration after Trump cuts foreign aid funding

Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community triumphantly returned to the streets of Kathmandu for the first Nepal Pride parade since the Trump administration’s funding cuts disrupted years of progress. The event, held during the traditional Gai Jatra festival, was both a celebration and a protest - marking resilience in the face

"I’ve lived the change from AIDS to HIV." Terrence Higgins Trust announces Niall Bolger as new Chair

Terrence Higgins Trust has announced the appointment of Niall Bolger as its next Chair. He will take up the role later this year, following the charity’s AGM in December, and begins his term as a trustee this month. Bolger was London’s longest-serving council chief executive until January 2025,

Human rights and LGBTQ+ activist Ibtissam ‘Betty’ Lachgar arrested in Morocco for wearing T-shirt saying 'Allah is a lesbian'

Human rights and LGBTQ+ activist Ibtissam ‘Betty’ Lachgar arrested in Morocco for wearing T-shirt saying 'Allah is a lesbian'

Campaigners are calling for the release of a woman arrested in Morocco for ‘offending Islam’ after she wore a T-shirt saying 'Allah is a lesbian'. The Moroccan Public Prosecutor's Office announced yesterday - Sunday, 10 August - it had taken human rights activist Ibtissam ‘Betty’ Lachgar

Heartstopper star Bradley Riches speaks out against wave of homophobic and ableist abuse he's received since joining Emmerdale

Heartstopper star Bradley Riches speaks out against wave of homophobic and ableist abuse he's received since joining Emmerdale

Bradley Riches, the Heartstopper actor who recently joined Emmerdale, has spoken out against the wave of homophobic and ableist abuse he’s received since his casting was announced. Riches, who plays Lewis Barton - the soap’s first openly gay and autistic character - has used his platform to challenge

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