General News Quaker leaders demand conversion therapy ban The LGBTQ+ group of Quakers in Britain has issued a statement on conversion therapy, describing the practice as “harmful” and “unethical”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Survey to explore experiences of LGBTQ+ Christians Launched on World Mental Health Day, a new survey will examine how safe LGBTQ+ people feel in religious spaces. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Comment Rae’s Reflections Rae reflects on a interesting year of learning, losing and making some positive choices through the challenges the pandemic has brought By Rachel Badham • 4 min read
Arts Marlborough Productions call for LGBTQ+ performers Marlborough Productions has three £12,500 commissions available to support the development of LGBTQ+ performance artists. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News International Lesbian Day 2021 Designed to celebrate the history and achievements of the lesbian community, October 8 is International Lesbian Day 2021. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study: Majority of LGBTQ+ athletes accepted by teammates A study by Outsports has found that 95% of LGBTQ+ athletes received a neutral or positive response after coming out to their teammates. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News France moving to ban conversion therapy France is likely to outlaw LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after the country’s National Assembly voted unanimously to pass Bill 673 on Tuesday. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Laurel Hubbard named sportswoman of the year Laurel Hubbard, the first out trans person to compete in the Olympics, has been named ‘sportswoman of the year’ in the Blues awards. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Fruitful Collective Bitten Peach was formed with fellow performers on the cabaret scene. They sold out as soon as they announced shows. Was that because of the individual performers or the nature of the group? “I think it was the collective aspect… no one had really seen an all-Asian group. ShayShay has a good followin By Alex Klineberg • 4 min read
General News Scotland makes LGBTQ+ history compulsory in schools Scotland has made history by becoming the first country in the world to make the teaching of LGBTQ+ history compulsory in schools. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Taiwan sees “landmark” ruling for trans rights Taiwan has ruled in favour of a trans woman who appealed against the barriers to obtaining legal recognition of her gender. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Theatre Royal Brighton launches Local Heroes discount To thank local workers Theatre Royal has launched its Local Heroes initiative, in which those who qualify can receive a discount on tickets. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
