International News Polish LGBTQ+ activists rally against anti-gay protestors LGBTQ+ activists recently clashed with far right anti-queer nationalist protesters in the Polish capital of Warsaw. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Shanghai Pride officially cancelled after a decade The annual Pride festival in Shanghai has been cancelled after 12 years, with the organisers announcing on Thursday 13 August that they were taking an indefinite break and cancelling all upcoming activities. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
An LGBTQ+ rights protest in Poland Community Update: Polish police detain 48 LGBTQ+activists Police in the Polish capital Warsaw have detained 48 activists who were protesting the anti-LGBTQ+ regime of president Andrzej Duda. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community UK’s legal recognition of trans people one of worst in Europe A 2020 report by the European Commission has revealed that legal gender recognition in the UK is one of the lowest ranking in Europe. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community EU denies funding for ‘LGBTQ+ free’ Polish towns Six towns in Poland have been denied European Union funding as they have declared themselves ‘LGBTQ+ free zones’. The towns have signed pledges which oppose acts of tolerance towards the LGBTQ+ community. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community Polish LGBTQ+ activists arrested The conflict surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in Poland continues as three activists protesting the anti-LGBTQ+ regime of recently re-elected president Andrzej Duda have been arrested in the country’s capital Warsaw. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community Sussex Survivors Network releases statement of support for trans community n a recent statement sent to prime minister Boris Johnson, Sussex Survivors’ Network said it was ‘deeply concerned by the proposed rollback to safeguards for trans dignity and safety’. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Gscene wishes you all a Safe & Happy Pride Weekend Gscene hopes you are with family or friends and in a good place, we send you our love and good wishes and wish you a HAPPY PRIDE By Contributor • 3 min read
Arts Pride events in the city are cancelled – so celebrate online! Prior to Brighton & Hove Digital Pride Festival: We Are FABULOSO kicking off online this weekend, Brighton & Hove Pride, Brighton & Hove City Council and Brighton & Hove NHS services have released a joint statement. By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Community Write a letter to Liz about Trans Equality Gscene columnist Emma asks us all to Write a letter to Lizz about Trans Equality By Emma Rylands • 4 min read
Community News Free online talk on LGBTQ+ history in UK Parliament Archivist Penny McMahon to give a FREE 30-minute talk in Parliament on Thursday, July 30 from 6pm By Contributor • 1 min read
Business News Greens set to lead Brighton & Hove City Council The Green Party looks set to once again lead Brighton & Hove City Council following two resignations and a suspension in the majority Labour Party. By Contributor • 1 min read
