Study: 64% of LGBTQ+ people have turned to porn as an alternative educational resource
A new study by Durex has found only 14% of queer people felt the sex ed they were given in school was relevant to them.
UK
University of Hull launches scholarship for LGBTQ+ students
The University of Hull is the first higher education establishment in the UK to launch a scholarship to support LGBTQ+ students.
Rainbow Pride arch destroyed in Milton Keynes
A rainbow flower archway, set up in honour of Milton Keynes Pride on September 11, has been burned down in what is thought to be arson.
Government appoints first LGBTQ+ business champion
Iain Anderson, executive chairman of public relations firm Cicero, has been appointed as the UK’s first LGBTQ+ business champion.
MP urges government to act on trans healthcare “crisis”
Conservative MP Crispin Blunt has criticised the government for its “continued failure” to provide gender-affirming healthcare.
Gay man attacked in Liverpool as wave of hate crime continues
A 21-year-old gay man was left “covered in blood” after a “brutal” homophobic attack on Seel Street, Liverpool.
Finland to consider national ban on conversion therapy
Finland’s parliament is due to consider a sweeping ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after a petition was brought forwards.