Report warns of dangers of “chemsex”
A new UK report has highlighted the impact of “chemsex”, in which gay men in particular have sex under the influence of sex-enhancing drugs. The phenomenon has been growing in the gay community in recent years and often sees men have unprotected and risky sex with multiple partners while using drugs such as mephedrone or […]
Russia: People could soon be fined or jailed for acting gay
Human Rights Watch has warned of a new anti-gay law pending in Russia’s parliament that would penalise people who simply appear or act gay in in public. Introduced on October 29 by two Communist Party MPs, Ivan Nikitchuk and Nikolai Arefyev, the bill proposes fines of between four and five thousand rubles (US$65-$80) for “the public […]
Shock defeat for LGBT “bathroom bill” in Houston
American LGBT activists have been stunned by the rejection of an anti-discrimination bill in Houston following a vicious “trans panic” campaign. On Tuesday, citizens in the Texan metropolis overwhelmingly voted to repeal the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO), which was backed by high profile figures such as President Obama, Hillary Clinton and Apple CEO Tim […]
Johannesburg Pride 2015 Gallery 2
The 26th annual Johannesburg Pride was this year, for the first time, based at the sports field alongside the iconic Wanderers cricket stadium, in Illovo. The parade wound its way from the stadium, down Corlett Drive and through Melrose Arch as passers-by waved and motorists hooted in support. Check out our 1st Johannesburg Pride 2015 Gallery […]
Johannesburg Pride 2015 Gallery 1
Thousands braved a scorching Spring day last weekend to come out to mark the 26th annual Johannesburg Pride, Africa’s oldest LGBTI event. The parade wound its way from the stadium, down Corlett Drive and through Melrose Arch as passers-by waved and motorists hooted in support. Check out our 2nd Johannesburg Pride 2015 Gallery here.