SA SIGNS UN GAY VIOLENCE STATEMENT
South Africa has joined more than 80 countries in signing a statement condemning acts of violence and human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
UGANDAN PARLIAMENT TO DEBATE ANTI-GAY BILL
Uganda’s NTV television channel has reported that debate on Uganda’s notorious Anti-Homosexuality Bill could begin in parliament this week.
RICKY MARTIN ACKNOWLEDGES BOYFRIEND
Ricky Martin acknowledged his boyfriend for the first time at the GLAAD Media Awards, where the singer was honoured for his work.
GAY IKEA AD GENERATES CONTROVERSY
An Italian billboard for furniture retailer IKEA, depicting a gay couple holding hands, has been described by critics as a “shock campaign”.
GROUP DENIES APPLE APP AIMS TO CURE GAYS
The Christian group behind a controversial app for the Apple iPhone has denied that the service aims to “cure” homosexuality.
WRESTLERS TO WORK WITH GAY GROUP
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has apologised for anti-gay remarks by one of its wrestlers and has committed itself to opposing homophobia.
WAS GAY SLUR HEADLINE APPROPRIATE?
South African media outlets have been criticised for using an anti-gay slur in an article headline without considering its impact.
GAYS “ARE BATSWANA”
The man behind the case against Botswana’s anti-gay legislation has angrily dismissed the belief that homosexuality is un-African.
LEONARDO DICAPRIO FILMS GAY KISS
The anticipated gay kiss between Leonardo DiCaprio and Armie Hammer in Clint Eastwood’s new movie has been filmed.
IRELAND CRITICISES ST. PATRICK’S PARADE GAY BAN
Ireland’s foreign minister has criticised the continued ban on gay groups taking part in the annual New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade.