Arts Everyman Cinema marks LGBT+ History Month with artist exhibition in aid of Stonewall The exhibition will draw to a close on Thursday, February 24 with Everyman hosting a charity gala night auctioning the artwork to attendees in aid of LGBTQ+ rights charity, Stonewall. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health New study to investigate the effectiveness of an online LGBTQ+ training course A new study led by the University of Birmingham will evaluate the effectiveness of an online training programme for improving social workers’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs when working with LGBTQ+ young people. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News ‘Being Black in Porn’ wins Best Documentary from ReelOut Queer Film Festival Being Black in Porn follows the lives of four gay men of colour as they navigate their way in the competitive and often complicated adult film industry. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Trans equality charity welcome support for gender recognition reform in BBC Scotland poll “We welcome that clear majorities of people support simplifying the gender recognition process, which currently can be stressful, lengthy and difficult.” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Manchester Pride to return to its activist roots Manchester Pride Charity announces details on charity’s future direction and Manchester Pride celebrations following community consultation By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton Bear Weekend to roar back to life in July! Chock-a-block with top-flight entertainment, the weekend raises funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Good Law Project publishes expert legal advice about trans children’s rights at school The advice is to help schools in England and Wales understand their responsibilities, and parents and children to understand their rights By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News New study shows plus-size men face stigma in gay spaces A study by University of Brighton researcher Nick McGlynn is spotlighting the often difficult experiences of ‘Bears’ in gay spaces across the UK By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Gay Games Hong Kong and FGG announce Guadalajara as presumptive co-host of 11th Gay Games in 2023 Guadalajara, a finalist for the 2022 and 2026 Gay Games, is an international city located in Jalisco, a state with the official slogan Jalisco is México for being the birthplace of many significant Mexican cultural mainstays including tequila, mariachi, birria, and more. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
International News New Zealand bans conversion therapy New Zealand has banned conversion therapy, the practice of trying to ‘cure’ people of their sexuality, gender expression or LGBTQ+ identity, after all but eight National party members voted in favour of the law By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Carers Support West Sussex becomes the first Carer organisation in the UK to earn the ‘Pride in Care’ quality mark in recognition of inclusivity Pride in Care is managed and awarded by Opening Doors – the organisation for older LGBTQ+ people in the UK – and is championed by Care England, with accompanying training endorsed by Skills for Care. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Isle of Wight Pride 2022 seeks new volunteers To rekindle interest and welcome new volunteers, IW Pride is holding a drop-in session on Friday, February 25 at the Riverside Centre in Newport from 12.30 – 6.30pm By Graham Robson • 1 min read
