Gay SA film, The Wound, wins major Outfest award
South African gay-themed drama Inxeba (The Wound) continues to receive global critical acclaim, winning Outfest’s International Grand Jury Prize in Los Angeles on the weekend. Outfest, one of the world’s most prestigious LGBT film festivals, said the film received its top international prize because it “breaks new ground through skilful storytelling and stunning cinematography and […]
As gay purge resumes, leader says Chechnya must be purified of gays
Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov has denied claims that gay people have been targeted in Chechnya, yet went on to call for them to be “taken away” to “purify our blood”. In an interview with David Scott for HBO’s Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel, set to be broadcast in full on Tuesday, Kadyrov was asked about the state’s […]
You’re welcome! An amazing Rainbow Offer from Nissan Germiston
In the market for a new car? Bidvest McCarthy Nissan Germiston is going out of its way to welcome the LGBT community, no matter where you are in South Africa. Not only does the dealership have LGBT and LGBT-friendly staff, but it’s also offering a great Rainbow Offer special for the pink car buyer (more […]
Heroes star comes out as gay after being ‘outed’
Following claims that he refused to play a gay character while starring in Heroes, actor Thomas Dekker has now come out as gay himself. Openly gay producer and Heroes writer Bryan Fuller commented last week that an unnamed gay actor’s management would not let him play his character as gay on the show. “I had a […]
Ghana | Christian leaders warn that gays are planning to “take over”
Religious leaders in Ghana are fueling homophobia and warning that gay people will take over the government if Christians are not vigilant. According to The Chronicle, Lawrence Senyo, President of the Ashanti Regional Christian Council of Ghana Youth Ministry, made the claim at the Kumasi Methodist Youth Fellowship Conference, at the Kwame Nkrumah University of […]
UN urged to tackle health and well-being of LGBTI people
Countries must address the health of LGBTI people, which is consistently poorer than that of the general population, says a new report. Released by the Global Forum on MSM and HIV (MSMGF) and OutRight Action International, the report argues for a global health and development approach that is inclusive of LGBTI people. Released ahead of […]
Malta overwhelmingly votes for marriage equality
Despite being a predominantly Catholic country, lawmakers in Malta have voted to become the 15th EU nation to allow same-sex couples to marry. In a nearly unanimous decision, MPs voted 66-1 to pass a bill to make Malta’s Marriage Act gender neutral. The words “husband” and “wife” will be replaced with “spouse”. The bill also replaces […]
Russia | Was Nureyev ballet postponed because of its gay content?
The dance world is abuzz following the shock postponement of a major Russian production about the life of gay ballet legend Rudolf Nureyev. Vladimir G. Urin, General Director of the Bolshoi Theatre, announced the news at a press conference in Moscow on Monday. There have been reports that the highly anticipated premiere of Nureyev was […]
Here’s the UK’s first gay Muslim wedding
A gay male couple in the English town of Walsall have married in traditional Islamic attire, believed to be a first in the UK. Jahed Choudhury, 24, and Sean Rogan, 19, who have been together for two years, tied the knot on 22 June, reported the Express and Star. Choudhury, an openly-gay Muslim man of […]
Church of England moves to welcome transgender people
In another progressive step, the General Synod of the Church of England has given its backing to affirming transgender people and their identity. Meeting in York last week, members of the Synod voted to urge the House of Bishops to consider preparing nationally commended liturgical materials, including prayers, to mark a person’s gender transition. The […]