Hair salon bans anti-gay bigots
A British hair salon has told homophobes and other bigots they’re not welcome after a customer refused to let a gay stylist cut his son’s hair. The Daily Mail reports that the man and his wife walked into the Russell Paul Hairdressing salon in Prestatyn, Wales and asked to have his son’s hair cut. When […]
Greece set to finally legalise same-sex civil unions
Greek gay and lesbian couples may soon be able to have their relationships recognised under the law. The ruling Syriza party had promised to legalise same-sex unions as part of its election campaign earlier this year. On Wednesday, the Justice Ministry announced the introduction of a bill that will allow gay couples to enter into […]
University gives dress code for transgender students
Bangkok University in Thailand has introduced a formal dress code for transgender students. Unlike in many other countries, universities in Thailand often require their students to wear uniforms. Now, in an attempt to give its transgender and gender non-conforming students guidance on how they should dress for classes, Bangkok University has published a set of […]
SA & Ugandan scientists: Same-sex love is natural
Sexual diversity has always been part of a normal society and there is no justification for attempts to eliminate people who are not heterosexual from society, say African scientists. Efforts, they argue, should rather be focused on countering the stigmatisation that creates hostile and violent environments for those who are othered within heteronormative societies. This […]
Govt officials march in Limpopo Pride parade
In a show of support, a host of local government officials took part in last week’s fourth annual Limpopo LGBTI Pride. Friday’s march through the streets of Polokwane was meant to have taken place in May, but was postponed to ensure the safety of participants and to rally more support from civil society and government. […]