LGBTQ+ News “Qatar is anti-gay. SHAME!” Peter Tatchell Foundation stages peaceful protest against State Visit to Britain by the Emir of Qatar The Peter Tatchell Foundation staged a peaceful protest on Tuesday, December 3 against the State Visit to Britain by the Emir of Qatar, citing the Gulf nation’s appalling abuse of the human rights of women, LGBTs and migrant workers. Thirty protestors chanted “Qatar is anti-gay. SHAME!,” as King Cha By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Qatar is a homophobic, sexist dictatorship.” Peter Tatchell Foundation to lead peaceful protest against State Visit of leader of Qatar On Tuesday, December 3 from 10.30am, the Peter Tatchell Foundation will lead a peaceful protest against the State Visit of the leader of Qatar, outside Buckingham Palace as he arrives in the State Coach. Pliny Soocoormanee, Executive Officer of Peter Tatchell Foundation, said: “Qatar is a homophobic By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Miriam Margolyes launches The Big Gay “Donation” to get 2030 World Cup held in LGBTQ+ friendly country Outspoken actress and political activist Miriam Margolyes has teamed up with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall ahead of the World Cup final in anti-LGBTQ+ Qatar this Sunday. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Qatar’s secret gay conversion centres exposed Wifaq centre is near stadium where World Cup final will be played By Contributor • 2 min read
News Stonewall insists Qatar should not be awarded Olympic Games “No country which abuses the human rights of its people in this way should be awarded with the honour of hosting a major sporting tournament.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Joe Lycett issues final message to David Beckham Joe Lycett has issued a final statement revealing the full truth. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
News England and Wales will NOT wear the OneLove armband during the World Cup in Qatar It has been confirmed by seven Football Associations – from England, Wales and other European nations – that team captains – including Harry Kane – will not wear the OneLove armband to promote diversity and inclusion at the World Cup in Qatar, due to players being put “in a position where they could By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Joe Lycett shreds £10,000 as David Beckham refuses to end his World Cup ambassadorship with anti-LGBTQ+ Qatar On Sunday November 20, the day that the FIFA World Cup was due to kick off in Qatar, Joe Lycett shredded David Beckham’s reputation as an LGBTQ+ ally alongside £10,000 of his own money live on Benderslikebeckham.com By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Qatar London embassy picketed before World Cup Ninety people, including football fans, joined a colourful noisy protest outside Qatar’s London embassy today, Saturday, November 19, the day before the start of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Birmingham Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath to donate to LGBTQ+ charities during the World Cup The Hare & Hounds in Birmingham’s Kings Heath area has vowed to donate 10% of bar revenue, during World Cup screenings, to LGBTQ+ charities in response to the football competition being held in a country with poor human rights records, including for women, migrants, and LGBTQ+ citizens. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Birmingham Survey finds that 80% of Villa & Proud members will not be watching this year’s World Cup A survey conducted by Villa & Proud – the official LGBTQ+ supporters’ network for Aston Villa Football Club – has found that 80% of its members will not be watching year’s World Cup in Qatar. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News England’s Three Lions to fly to World Cup on ‘Gay Pride’ jet England’s Three Lions are to fly to the World Cup in Qatar on a Gay Pride jet to show a red card to host nation’s intolerance. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
