A Pride event in Berlin, Germany 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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Photo: Simon Web 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. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Photo: Durex 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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Lyra McKee 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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
A Pride event in South Korea 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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
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. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News University of Hull launches scholarship for LGBTQ+ students The University of Hull is the first higher education establishment in the UK to launch a scholarship to support LGBTQ+ students. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Winnie Byanyima Community News UNAIDS executive director visits Brighton to see leading HIV services As part of her UK visit, UNAIDS executive director Winnie Byanyima stopped in Brighton to see first-hand the city’s world-class HIV services. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
A photo from the Madrid protests: Reuters General News Madrid holds protest after wave of hate crimes Hundreds of marchers gathered in central Madrid on September 11 to protest the rising number of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in Spain. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Instagram: @mkpridefestival General News Rainbow Pride arch destroyed in Milton Keynes A rainbow flower archway, set up in honour of Milton Keynes Pride on September 11, has been burned down in what is thought to be arson. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
