LGBTQ+ News UN Independent Expert to visit UK to assess human rights of LGBTQ+ people in the country The United Nations (UN) Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, is to conduct an official visit to the UK from 24 April until 5 May, 2023. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
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 Breaking Barriers: The Embassy Model Supporting LGBTQ+ Staff in the Middle East/North Africa region The upcoming Embassy Model Summit on Tuesday, May 16 in London is set to address the critical issue of supporting LGBTQ+ people in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News OneBodyOneFaith to host memorial service to remember and commemorate members of the LGBTQ+ community who have lost their lives to suicide and experienced harm OneBodyOneFaith, the UK’s oldest LGBTQ+ Christian member’s network, is hosting a memorial service at Hinde Street Methodist Church, 19 Hinde Street, London W1U 2QJ on Sunday, April 23 at 2.30pm By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stephen Fry and Sandi Toksvig join LGBTQ+, sexual health and human rights groups to call for the immediate legal recognition of humanist marriages in England and Wales Sandi Toksvig and Stephen Fry have led LGBTQ+ groups and activists in calling on the UK Government to grant legal recognition to humanist marriages in England and Wales immediately, in an open letter published today (Tuesday, April 18). By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Books Ian Eagleton releases “inclusive and beautifully written” new book, ‘Glitter Boy’ “Inclusive and beautifully written”, Glitter Boy tells the story of James, an 11-year-old boy who loves dancing, poetry and Mariah Carey and is desperately trying to find his place in the world. As well as trying to deal with homophobic bullying, James is also experiencing turmoil in his life which By Graham Robson • 1 min read
rainbow flag on a desk LGBTQ+ News New research shows majority of LGBTQ+ young adults wish LGBTQ+ education started in primary school or nursery The majority (74%) of LGBTQ+ young adults believe children should learn about LGBTQ+ inclusion in primary school or nursery, according to new research by Just Like Us, the LGBTQ+ young people’s charity. The research was carried out independently by Cibyl in January 2023. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Travel KAYAK launches travel hub for the LGBTQ+ community The page is dedicated to everyone in the LGBTQ+ community who loves to travel! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans equality organisation welcomes decision to challenge UK Government’s veto of Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill Scottish Trans, the trans equality project of LGBTI equality and human rights charity the Equality Network, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that they will seek to overturn the UK Government’s block of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Live Through This launches campaign to address “inequalities and misinformation around cervical screening within the LGBTQ+ community”. Live Through This is a charity that supports and advocates for LGBTQ+ people affected by cancer By Graham Robson • 5 min read
Sport The biggest ever LGBTQ+ rugby tournament arrives in Birmingham The UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ rugby tournament, the IGR Union Cup 2023, sponsored by Specsavers, Birmingham City University and Birmingham City Council, will arrive in Birmingham at the end of this month with over 47 LGBTQ+ rugby teams and 1,400 players from more than 18 countries competing for the covete By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gay Classic Car Group: a group of LGBTQ+ members as diverse as their cars The Gay Classic Car Group (GCCG), a group of 1,300 LGBTQ+ members that are as diverse as their cars, presented a wide variety of motors on their stand at the NEC Classic Car and Restoration Show. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
