LGBTQ+ News New research shows almost half of LGBTQ+ adults are estranged from their family The survey of 3,695 adults aged 18 to 25 found that LGBTQ+ young adults were twice as likely as non-LGBTQ+ young adults to say they were not close to their immediate family members (14% compared to 6%). By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ artists design family-friendly show for Leicester’s Spark Festival PALAVER Parties are fun, interactive, glittery events that will include disco-style music and dancing, and interactive crafting activities. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
International News LGBTQ+ Pride marchers in Cyprus come together to seek equal family rights Hundreds of LGBTQ+ activists turned to the streets of the Cypriot capital on Sunday, September 25 to push for equal rights irrespective of sexual orientation. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News International Family Equality Day kicks off Sunday, May 1 On Sunday, May 1, rainbow families around the world as well as their friends and allies will get together to celebrate the 11th edition of International Family Equality Day – an annual LGBTQ+ awareness day that promotes family equality and human rights for everyone. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News New research shows 81% of young gay and lesbian people would feel more confident if their relationships were represented in mainstream media Youth charity The Mix has released data from a new YouGov survey of 2,000 16-25-year olds across the UK, which shows the variety of relationship types that young people are having, and the wide range of sexual identities, yet also shows that a third of young people disagree that the media represents By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community June 30: a day for the worldwide promotion of family equality International Family Equality Day and the Global Interfaith Network for People of All Sexes, Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities and Expressions to co-host UN online side event, The Recognition and Respect of Diverse Families in Times of a Global Pandemic By Contributor • 2 min read
