IRAQI GAYS FACE EXECUTION
Urgent action is needed to halt the execution of 128 prisoners, many of them gay, on death row in Iraq, says a London-based LGBT organisation.
TYRA BANKS AND SUZE ORMAN HONOURED
Supermodel and talk show host Tyra Banks and openly-lesbian financial guru Suze Orman have been honoured at the 20th annual GLAAD Media Awards.
EXHIBITION OF GAY ICONS
Nelson Mandela is among the famous figures to feature in an upcoming exhibition of gay icons by the UK’s National Portrait Gallery.
PARTIES FAIL TO SHOW AT ELECTION FORUM
Representatives from only two parties turned out for a poorly attended LGBT election forum hosted by the JWG on Friday night in Johannesburg.
KNYSNA BACKS DOWN
The Knysna town council has dismissed all concerns about the Pink Loerie Mardi Gras following a concerted support campaign by the LGBT community.
ELTON JOHN DROPS LAWSUIT
Pop legend Sir Elton John has decided to drop his lawsuit against a British newspaper for libel after being rejected by the UK’s Court of Appeal.
GROWING ANTI-GAY HYSTERIA IN UGANDA
There is growing anti-gay hysteria in Uganda following a press conference by eight “formerly-gay” men and government threats to crack down on LGBT people.
‘DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL’ WON’T CHANGE SOON
President Obama’s promise to repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy is not a priority says Defence Secretary Robert Gates.
SHOCK STUDY ON “CURING” GAYS
A shocking British study has revealed that 17 percent of therapists in the UK have attempted to “cure” their homosexual clients.
PARENTS PETITION AGAINST HOMOSEXUALITY
Parent groups and NGOs in Uganda are calling on parliament to stamp out “increasing cases of homosexuality in schools.”