US Supreme Court recognises the “highest ideals of love”
In a sweeping and historic ruling, the US Supreme Court today recognised that gay and lesbian couples are entitled to “the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice and family.” On Friday, five out of nine of the court’s justices ruled that state bans on marriage equality in the US are unconstitutional—and that the fundamental […]
US jury finds that gay “conversion therapy” is fraud
In a landmark victory, a jury in a New Jersey Superior Court case has found that a religious group offering gay “cure” therapy is guilty of fraud. On Thursday, the jury ordered JONAH (Jews Offering New Alternatives for Healing) to pay $72,400 to compensate five plaintiffs for fees they paid to the group and for […]
Huge Elton John funded gay sexual health campaign launched in Joburg
WeTheBrave, the largest ever sexual health campaign targeting gay men and MSM in South Africa, was launched at a glamorous event on Thursday night in downtown Johannesburg. The ceremony was attended by a who’s who of Gauteng’s gay community, and featured performances by Cape Town’s Odidi Mfenyana and a special message from Elton John. “Are you after a […]
Teens invent condoms that change colour because of STIs
Three British schoolchildren have come up with a remarkable invention: condoms that change colour when they come into contact with sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The boys from the Isaac Newton Academy in Illford – 14-year-old Daanyaal Ali, 13-year-old Muaz Nawaz and 14-year-old Chirag Shah – presented their concept at the 2015 TeenTech Awards. Called S.T.EYE, the condoms include […]
OUT launches free key populations clinic in Pretoria
In a groundbreaking move, OUT LGBT Well-being, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Health, is launching South Africa’s very first government-funded HIV and TB health clinic specifically for key population groups. Located in Hatfield, Tshwane, the centre will provide free HIV, TB, sexual health and other services uniquely tailored to the needs of the […]
Watch: Obama faces off against LGBT heckler
President Obama was visibly annoyed by ongoing heckling from an LGBT activist at the White House on Wednesday. The US leader was giving his Pride Month address when Jennicet Gutiérrez, described as an undocumented transgender immigrant activist from Mexico, began to interrupt him. “President Obama, release all LGBTQ immigrants from detention,” she shouted out, along […]
New Kyrgyzstan anti-gay law worse than Russian law
Kyrgyzstan lawmakers have voted in favour of a discriminatory anti-gay bill in its second reading in the country’s National Assembly, bringing it a step closer to becoming reality for the Kyrgyz LGBT community. The legislation passed an initial reading in October last year, but had been stalled until today’s vote. After one final vote it will […]
Durban’s LGBTI community to march for “common ground”
This Saturday’s Durban Pride march will see the city’s LGBTI community flying the gay flag to commemorate lives lost and to celebrate sexual and gender diversity. The theme for Durban Pride 2015 is “On Common Ground.” Organisers said the theme aims to “encourage people to imagine a world where we are all equal and free in […]
LGBT Catholics disappointed by new church document on family
LGBT Catholics say that a new working document on the family issued by the Vatican on Tuesday shows little progress when it comes to LGBT issues. The document, which has been released ahead of the church’s Synod on the Family, taking place in October, will be used as the framework for this global conference of […]
Study: Children of same-sex parents turn out same as other kids
A comprehensive new study has confirmed that children of same-sex parents turn out no worse than those raised by heterosexual parents. The research from the University of Colorado Denver concluded that scientists overwhelmingly agree that these children experience “no difference” on a range of social and behavioural outcomes compared to children of straight or single parents. […]