Fundraising News
Brighton venues and Brighton Bear Weekend to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon in February
Two of Brighton’s gay venues will be running events to raise vital funds for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon in February.
Community News
LGBTQ+ community champion and gay bobsledder Simon Dunn dies suddenly at 35
Along with his sporting accolades, Dunn was also well known for his community work and was a long-time supporter of HIV / sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust.
News
World Athletics proposes tighter rules for transgender women athletes
Sports chiefs have found themselves with a tough decision to make whether to allow male-born trans women to compete in female categories.
LGBTQ+ News
Church of England bishops apologise to LGBTQ+ people for the rejection and hostility they have faced
The apology comes days after the Church of England set out proposals developed by the bishops that showed it would refuse to allow same-sex couples to get married in its churches but said priests could bless them in church.
International News
Move to ban LGBTQ+ characters from film and TV in Russia will “increase homophobia”, say Amnesty International
Amnesty International has warned that a likely move by Russia’s media regulator to ban films and television series with LGBTQ+ characters will further stigmatise LGBTQ+ people in the country.
News
ParaPride 2023: Making LGBTQ+ History at Hackney Town Hall on Sunday, February 19
ParaPride returns with a large in-person event in celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month 2023
Health
HAVE YOUR SAY: Open letter asks that Government’s opt-out testing programme is extended to all areas with a high prevalence of HIV
Leading charities in the fight against HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C have joined forces to call on Public Health Minister Neil O’Brien and NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard to fund testing for blood borne viruses in emergency departments across the country.
In The South
Brighton & Hove City Council proposes 4.99% increase to council tax
Brighton & Hove City Council leader Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty has warned “difficult choices” will need to be be made next month.
LGBTQ+ News
Divina De Campo backs Just Like Us campaign highlighting issues LGBTQ+ young people face this winter
Divina De Campo, Ian ‘H’ Watkins from Steps, Char Bailey, Cairo Leon, Dom&Ink and Benjy Kusi and Maxine Heron have backed the campaign, calling for donations to make sure LGBTQ+ young people have safer, more accepting school environments.
Fundraising News
Have a (whip) crackin’ good time – and dig deep – at Sussex Beacon’s Bizarre Bazaar
Stock up on fetish wear, leatherware & accessories, kinky clothing, rubber gear, whips & chains, masks/blindfolds and hoods, adult literature/DVDs and XXX artwork – all while supporting the vital work of this local HIV charity.
Health
Calls for Census 2021 data to be used to increase mental health resources for LGBTQ+ community in Kent
Organisers of Medway Pride and Kent Pride, along with drag queen River Medway, have called on the government to use Census 2021 data to increase mental health resources for the LGBTQ+ community in Kent.
International News
Hundreds pay their last respects to Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba
Described by friends on social media as “an amazing human” and an “iconic fashion designer”, Chiloba had moved to Eldoret from the capital, Nairobi, in 2019 to study fashion and was, according to a friend, beginning to make a name for himself.