Business News Anti-LGBTQ+ groups fundraising via Amazon OpenDemocracy, a non-governmental organisation, found over 40 anti-LGBTQ+ organisations have been fundraising via Amazon’s Smile programme. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Switzerland legalises same-sex marriage Switzerland has become the 29th country to legalise same-sex marriage after lawmakers voted in support of the new regulations on Friday December 18. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Switzerland moves on marriage equality laws Switzerland is set to become the next European country to legalise same-sex marriage after the Council of States, the country’s upper house of legislature, voted in favour of marriage ‘for all’. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Norway gov confirms it is to prioritise LGBTQ+ refugees Norway Government confirms it is to prioritise LGBTQ+ refugees, recognising that persecution on the grounds of sexual orientation may be a reason for moving. By Contributor • 1 min read
In The South Scotland loses European top spot for LGBT+ equality Scotland has been overtaken by Malta in the European league table of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) equality laws and policies. Scotland has dropped to second place, with a score of 82%, with Malta on 88%. Malta has risen to first place after introducing new laws protecting the r By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Scotland rated best country in Europe for LGBTI legal equality Scotland forged ahead of the UK because of their more progressive policies on intersex equality. The Equality Network, Scotland’s national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) equality and human rights charity, has been rated the best country in Europe for LGBTI legal equality. A By Besi • 3 min read
