BBC staff told they are no longer allowed to attend LGBTQ+ events
BBC staff have been told they are no longer allowed to attend LGBTQ+ events such as Pride marches on the basis of the broadcaster’s ‘no bias’ rule.
October 25 – 31: Ace Week 2020
This week is international Ace Week (formerly Asexual Awareness Week); a worldwide campaign to celebrate the asexual and aromantic communities, debunk myths surrounding the identities and promote equality.
Intersex Awareness Day: #IAD2020
Monday October 26 is international Intersex Awareness Day; an event which shares the histories and experiences of the intersex community and promotes equality.
Chile moving to legalise same-sex marriage
The Chilean Senate’s Constitution Commission has approved crucial articles which will allow the country’s government to move forward with a marriage equality bill.
Venezuelan president urges parliament to consider marriage equality bill
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, 57, addressed the country’s national assembly on Thursday 22 October, asking members to consider the passage of a marriage equality bill.
March in Solidarity with Polish LGBTQ+ people this Saturday, October 24
Solidarity with Polish LGBTQI+ Brighton to host a Protest in Solidarity with Polish LGBTQ+ people on Saturday, October 24 from 1pm.
LGBTQ+ charity in Nottinghamshire receives over £37,000 in funding
The LGBT+ Service Nottinghamshire receives £37,476 of funding raised through the Health Lottery East Midlands and distributed by People’s Health Trust.