LGBTQ+ News Debt Free London to launch new helpline for the LGBTQ+ community Debt Free London is launching a bespoke hotline for LGBTQ+ community members who have financial issues By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News UK Queer Arabs to march Pride in London for the first time The group was established in September 2021 to connect, support and represent the LGBTQ+ community with a range of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression who have an Arabic Heritage and Culture. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Queer campaigners launch share sale to open UK’s first community-run queer venue Queer campaigners Friends of the Joiners Arms have announced they are launching their community share offer in order to raise £100,000 and open a community-run LGBTQ+ venue in London this year. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health People living with HIV now recognised as fully fit for service in the UK Armed Forces People with HIV, but no detectable virus, are now able to join the military and fully deploy on operations By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News OutdoorLads and The North Face invite LGBTQ+ community to Pride hike Taking place on Sunday, June 26, the free event is open to any adult, of any age, ability, or hiking experience for a nine-mile expedition, discovering the delights of Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, whilst meeting other like-minded people with shared interests. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Acts announced for Northern Pride, hosts of UK Pride! Along with performances from Todrick Hall, Bimini and Jodie Harsh, attendees will be able to enjoy a set from singer/songwriter Katy B and BBC Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough who will get the Launch Party underway! By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Interview with Oksana Dobroskok, coordinator of LGBTQ+ shelters in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Chernivtsi Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, most non-governmental organisations have reformatted their activities. The Alliance.Global NGO was not left out of the new challenges, and as of today the organisation has three shelters for LGBTQ+ people and their family members who we By Graham Robson • 9 min read
Photo of Duncan Lustig-Prean by Chris Jepson, part of The Identity Project News Duncan Lustig-Prean, Centre Director of the Ledward Centre, announces his retirement from the role. Duncan has released this statement today: “The Ledward Centre has occupied every waking thought and many of my sleeping ones for more than three years. It is a project about which I am absolutely passionate and one which has already started to turn individual lives around. As it succeeds it will tra By Chris Gull • 4 min read
Arts REVIEW: The Burnt City – Punchdrunk We are ghosts in this narrative machine, and the action unfolds around us in small private performances or huge perfectly choregraphed set pieces, stunning in their reach and discipline. By Eric Page • 6 min read
LGBTQ+ News 1,117 organisations worldwide urge the UN to renew its human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity 1,117 civil society organisations from 134 states and territories have delivered a joint global statement calling for the renewal of the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Meet the fabulous contestants for Mr Brighton Bear 2022! Brighton Bear Weekend, which this year takes place Thursday, July 14 – Sunday, July 17, has announced the seven finalists of this year’s Mr Brighton Bear competition, and what a line-up it is! By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Brighton & Hove Pride announces fundraising events at Ironworks Studios in July Brighton & Hove Pride, which returns in full this year over the weekend of Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 7, has announced not to be missed events in July. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
