Sweden launches first ever LGBTI Pride flag stamp
In what’s thought to be a first in the world, Sweden is issuing a stamp depicting the rainbow flag, the international sign of LGBTI Pride. Designed by artist Lisa Rydell and based on the original flag by Gilbert Baker, the stamp will be released on the 4th of May by PostNord Sweden, the country’s postal […]
Push for Saudi Arabia to enforce death penalty for gays
It’s been reported that prosecutors in Saudi Arabia are calling for the death penalty to be consistently enforced against those found guilty of homosexuality. Officials in the city of Jeddah argue that the harsh penalty is necessary because of the rise of social media and the internet which, they claim, are leading to an increase […]
City of Gaborone calls for an end to gay ban in Botswana
In a remarkable development, the City Council of Gaborone, Botswana’s capital, has called for the repeal of the country’s criminalisation of homosexuality. The council passed the unopposed motion on Wednesday, noting the importance of reducing the spread of HIV / AIDS. According to GABZ FM, “opposition council members spoke in one voice celebrating the passing […]
Desperate gay couple and baby “triplings” stuck in Mexico
A gay New Zealand couple have appealed for help after the birth of their three surrogate babies left them stranded in Mexico. David, 41, and Nicky Beard, 32, from Auckland, had “triplings” (three babies born from the sperm of one man and one egg donor) from two Mexican surrogate mothers. It’s believed to be a world […]
Same-sex adoption now legal across the US
A federal court has struck down the final remaining state ban on same-sex adoption in the US. On Thursday, US District Court Judge Daniel P. Jordan III declared Mississippi’s law outlawing adoption by gay and lesbian couples unconstitutional. He cited the 2015 Supreme Court marriage equality ruling as the basis for his decision and said that […]
You can vote for South Africa’s Mr Gay World contestant
Mr Gay World has opened up voting for the public to select its favourite among the 22 representatives taking part in next month’s contest in Malta. Included in the participants is Oelof de Meyer, a 28-year-old renewable energy engineer from Joburg, who is representing South Africa. He was recently chosen as a last minute “bridging” […]