Lesbian politician gives Pope ‘gay’ present
The openly lesbian Vice President of the European Parliament has presented Pope Francis with a uniquely gay gift. Austrian Green MEP Ulrike Lunacek said she gave the pontiff a colourful rainbow scarf “for gays, lesbians, and for peace.” In video footage of the incident at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, the Pope is […]
Jason Mraz speaks up for gay rights, announces SA tour
American star Jason Mraz has spoken out for LGBT equality, ahead of his newly announced tour to South Africa. In an interview with South Koreas’s JTBC News this week, the I’m Yours singer was asked about his support for same-sex marriage rights and what he would say to critics. “We’re always evolving, ever-changing, growing, expanding. And […]
Botswana gay group re-applies for registration
Following its stunning court victory, Botswana’s only LGBT rights group has re-applied to be registered as an NGO by the government. Two weeks ago, the Botswana High Court ruled that it was unconstitutional for the government to continue to refuse to recognise Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Botswana (Legabibo). On Tuesday, Legabibo Co-ordinator, Caine Youngman, […]