Treasure Island Media launches charity merchandise to benefit gay Ukrainian soldiers
Designed in battle, the clothing bears a secret symbol used by gay Ukrainian troops to identify each other on the front line
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Human rights activist Peter Tatchell wins long-term achievement award for 55 years of campaigning
Human rights activist Peter Tatchell has won the annual Sheila McKechnie Long-Term Achievement Award (SMK) for 55 years of campaigning
Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus announces new (and old) members’ evening on Tuesday, May 24
New members are always welcome – especially those with a higher or lower pitched voice – and there are no auditions.
Switchboard seeks helpline listening volunteers
Switchboard is a charity for LGBTQ+ people in Brighton looking for a sense of community, support or information
Same-sex couples welcome to get married in Hove Methodist Church
“We hope this sends out a clear message to all in the community that the Methodist church is here for all. Our first same-sex marriage is already booked for June”
Gender-fluid clothing brand Kontroversial launches new campaign to coincide with International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
Kontroversial will donate 20% of profits from clothing sales throughout May and June to mental health charity Rainbow Mind
Events to mark IDAHOBIT in Brighton & Hove on Tuesday, May 17
Founded in 2004, IDAHOBIT, which this year has the theme Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights, aims to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, to drive positive change, and is now celebrated in more than 130 countries around the world.