HEADLINES
CAMEROON MEN STILL IMPRISONED:
The Cameroonian government continues to refuse to release nine men acquitted of homosexuality charges.
GAY GAMES REACHES 11 000 PARTICIPANTS:
Organisers of the 2006 Gay Games have announced that more than 11 000 participants from more than 50 countries have committed to attending.
YOU MAGAZINE REPRIMANDED:
One of South Africa’s most popular publications has been reprimanded by the press ombudsman for publishing a homophobic headline.
“GAY” MICROBICIDES DEMANDED:
Activists are calling for more research into developing rectal microbicides to help prevent HIV infections.
POLAND GAY RIGHTS MARCH VIOLENCE:
Participants in a gay tolerance parade in Krakow in Poland on Friday have been attacked by right wing youth.
HOLOCAUST GAYS ACKNOWLEDGED:
Members of the LGBT community have taken part in official Holocaust memorial services in Israel for the first time.
GOLDIN MURDER: CHARGES WITHDRAWN:
Charges have been withdrawn against three of the people arrested in the murder of Brett Goldin and Richard Bloom.
MILITARY BAN CHALLENGE DIMISSED:
A US District court has dismissed a legal challenge against the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' ban on gay soldiers.
MORE GAY FAMILIES IN US:
A new survey reveals that the number of lesbian and gay families in the US appears to be growing.
9 MEN ACQUITTED IN CAMEROON:
Nine men detained for homosexuality in Cameroon have been acquitted of all charges.
POLISH PRESIDENT URGED TO SUPPORT PRIDE:
President Kaczynski has been urged to support and protect gay pride marchers in Krakow this Friday.
GOLDIN & BLOOM MEMORIAL SERVICE:
A memorial service for Brett Goldin and Richard Bloom is to be held in Cape Town on Tuesday the 25th of April.
CONDOMS ARE “LESSER EVIL”:
A prominent Catholic Cardinal and retired archbishop has said that condoms were the “lesser evil” combating the spread of AIDS.
GOLDIN AND BLOOM LAID TO REST:
Popular TV, film and stage actor Brett Goldin and fashion designer Richard Bloom, have been laid to rest at Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg.
KZN GAY REPORT SHOCKS:
A new report on gay life in Kwazulu Natal has revealed some shocking trends among teenagers.
HONG KONG NIXES UK GAY MARRIAGE:
Hong Kong's government has rejected attempts by British nationals to marry on its soil.
CRAZY MONKEY ACTOR KILLED:
Television and film actor, Brett Goldin, – well known in South Africa’s gay community – has been found brutally murdered in Cape Town.
ROBBIE ROCKS PRETORIA:
British singer Robbie Williams performed to a sell out crowd of 61 000 people in Pretoria on Monday night.
HATE CRIME VICTIM RETURNS TO ST. MAARTEN:
The American victim of a brutal gay bashing last week in the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, is returning to appeal for justice.
PENTAGON ADMITS SPYING ON GAY GROUPS:
Documents show that groups opposing the US military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy were under surveillance by the government.