Tom Daley LGBTQ+ News Tom Daley condemns ‘Commonwealth homophobia’ ahead of Commonwealth Games LGBTQ+ people from across the Commonwealth will protest at 1pm on Thursday 28 July at Aston Hall in Birmingham (B6 6JD), as the baton arrives for the start of the Commonwealth Games. They will protest again the same day at 5pm at the main entrance to Alexander Stadium. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News IN PICTURES: Elderly veterans of the first UK Pride march in 1972 led two Pride parades Elderly veterans of the first UK Pride march in 1972 led two Pride parades at the weekend: one on Friday, July 1, which was the exact 50th anniversary of the first UK Pride, and another during the official Pride in London parade on Saturday, July 2. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Peter Tatchell LGBTQ+ News 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 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Peter Tatchell is 70 and celebrates 55 years of human rights campaigning Over the last five decades, Peter has participated in 3,000 peaceful protests, been arrested 100 times and suffered 300 violent assaults by homophobes and far right extremists, including 50 attacks on his flat. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Government clarify new sex education rules The UK government has confirmed that from September 2019, all schools in England will be required by law to teach Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) and “ensure that young people, whatever their developing sexuality or identity, feel that RSE is relevant to them and sensitive to their needs.” By Besi • 3 min read
In The South Tatchell bids for LGBT+ rights at Commonwealth summit The Commonwealth Secretariat has been presented with proposals from human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell to put LGBT+ equality on the agenda of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which will take place in the UK next April. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Last chance to buy tickets for Equality Ball 2016 With 1 day to go, just 30 tickets left for the EQUALITY BALL 2016. The gala fundraising dinner and evening of entertainment takes place on Saturday, November 26 at Stratford Old Town Hall, London in aid of the LGBT and human rights work of the Peter Tatchell Foundation. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Tatchell calls for LGBT Muslim solidarity at Pride in London Post the Orlando massacre, Peter Tatchell urges LGBT and Muslim communities to unite against all forms of hate. The Peter Tatchell Foundation’s (PTF) theme at the Pride in London parade on Saturday, June 25, will be LGBT-Muslim Solidarity. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Big Gay Quiz: The Queen of all quizzes! Pit your wits against The Peter Tatchell Foundation team and win the big gay trophy! The Peter Tatchell Foundation will be hosting a very special fundraiser next week. The Big Gay Quiz is the Queen of all gay quizzes and will be hosted by Timberlina with special guests Eve Ferret and the Lipsinkers. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
