General News Law Commission rejects proposal to make misogyny a hate crime The UK Law Commission has decided to reject appeals to make misogyny a hate crime, sparking disappointment among women’s rights campaigners. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Man faces homophobic attack on London underground 35-year-old retail worker, Alan Hunter, was the victim of a homophobic attack on November 27 while travelling on the Jubilee Line. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community Big Give Christmas Challenge 2021 FareShare Sussex is taking part in Christmas Challenge 2021 to raise £10,000 in one week. These funds will be used to provide 40,000 meals for people in need. By Jaq Bayles • 1 min read
Community Brighton World Aids Day Candlelight Vigil 2021 Community gathers for World Aids Day Candlelight vigil and to celebrate 40 years of progress. By Nicholas Cousin • 3 min read
General News Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes at a record high after lockdown ends Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime in the UK is at its highest level since the pandemic began, with police officers reporting a stark rise in offenses. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Aneesa Chaudhry to bring Eastern vibe to the Brunswick Well-known for her work with local choirs, as a professional singer for LGBTQ weddings and funerals and her confidence-building workshops, Aneesa Chaudhry has bounced back with renewed vigour following lockdown and has a major gig coming up at the Brunswick Pub on December 5, featuring her Eastern F By Contributor • 1 min read
General News MPs vote to ban conversion therapy in Canada Canada’s House of Commons has voted unanimously to ban conversion therapy in what has been dubbed a “great day for survivors”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Botswana rejects bid to criminalise same-sex relations Bostwana’s Court of Appeal has officially rejected a bid to reinstate a colonial-era law that criminalises same-sex relations. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
A previous Budapest Pride parade General News Hungary to hold referendum on LGBTQ+ issues The upcoming referendum will include asking citizens if they believe children should have access to sex education. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News New data shows drop in HIV diagnoses The total number of new HIV diagnoses in England decreased by 35% in 2020 according to new data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Youth charity Ditch the Label announces findings of a new report into hate speech targeting those living with HIV and AIDS A new report reviewing 239 thousand online conversations surrounding serophobia – an aversion to, disdain for, or fear of people living with HIV – has today been published by leading youth charity Ditch the Label for World AIDS Day By Graham Robson • 3 min read
General News Biden vows to end the HIV epidemic In honour of World AIDS Day, US president Joe Biden has issued a proclamation promising “to end the HIV epidemic globally”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
