Colombia’s capital city elects first gay female mayor
Colombia’s capital city has elected its first lesbian mayor.
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Countdown-to-midnight celebrations as Northern Ireland marriage law enacted
There was a countdown-to-midnight celebration in Northern Ireland on Monday as new legislation which paves the way for same-sex marriage and decriminalises abortion came into effect.
Judge adjourns decision on LGBT equality teaching row exclusion zone
A High Court judge considering whether to keep a protest exclusion zone around a school at the centre of a row over LGBT equality teaching has reserved his judgment until a later date.
Minister ‘committed’ to completing gender recognition law reform review
Equalities minister Liz Truss is committed to finishing a review into the process of how a person changes their legal gender, a source has said.
Pope Francis meets Jesuit who has been criticised for LGBT outreach
Pope Francis has met privately with an American Jesuit who has been attacked by conservative US Catholics for reaching out to gays, the latest evidence of Francis’ willingness to shrug off right-wing criticism for the sake of his pastoral priorities.
Transgender man considering appeal after losing birth certificate fight
A transgender man who has given birth but does not want to be described as “mother” on a birth certificate is considering an appeal after losing a High Court fight, a lawyer says.
Fewer homophobic hate crime prosecutions despite rising reports
Homophobic hate crimes reported to police have more than doubled in the past five years – but just 8% now result in prosecutions, new figures suggest.
Anti-LGBT teaching fundraising page removed for ‘violating terms of service’
A fundraising page which aimed to provide funds to anti-LGBT teaching protesters has been taken down as it “violates terms of service”.
Bosnian capital holds first Pride parade amid heavy security
Bosnia’s capital, Sarajevo, held its first LGBT pride parade on Sunday without incident but amid heavy security to prevent violence from extremist groups.
Over half of British adults support primary school LGBT lessons, research shows
More than half of British adults support primary schools teaching LGBT-inclusive lessons, new research has found.
Every school to receive backing on relationships teaching – Gavin Williamson
Every single school will get support on teaching relationships education as pupils prepare to return to classrooms for the new term, the Education Secretary has said.
‘My girlfriend has had bricks thrown at her’ Banchory teen bravely speaks out against LGBT abuse in schools
A Banchory teenager has bravely spoken out about bullying targeted at lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) youngsters in north-east schools.
Huge rise in hate crime targeted at LGBT community in the north and north-east
The number of hate crimes targeting people in the north and north-east because of their sexual orientation has soared in the last two years.
Kids’ TV fails to properly represent LGBT community or working class – report
More action is needed to “shape the perceptions” of children watching non-inclusive TV, according to a report.
Proud Ness organisers seek biker support to lead Inverness LGBT+ parade
A plea has gone out to bikers to join the Proud Ness parade in Inverness later this month.
Proud Ness to celebrate “We are Family” theme for 2019 march
Organisers of Proud Ness 2019 have announced a “We are Family” theme for next month’s event in Inverness.
Top Gear cars painted with Pride flags in protest at Brunei anti-LGBT laws
Two cars used during filming of Top Gear in Brunei have been painted with Pride flags in a protest at the country’s strict anti-LGBT laws.
Taylor Swift gives surprise performance at landmark LGBT site in New York
Taylor Swift treated fans to a surprise performance at an historic LGBT landmark in New York City.
Appeal for funds to continue “vital services” in Grampian region
A LGBT+ charity has made a desperate appeal for funds to ensure it continue its work in Grampian.
Channel 4 drive for better LGBT representation in advertising
Channel 4 has called for better representation of the LGBT community in TV advertising.
Proud Ness scoops award at first ever Proud Scotland awards
Members of the LGBT community in Inverness have reason to celebrate after the Proud Ness event scooped the top prize for the community category of the inaugural Proud Scotland Awards.
Western Isles Council refuses to fly LGBT rainbow flag at pride event
The second controversial gay pride event in the Outer Hebrides is to go ahead this weekend - but with the local council again refusing to fly the LGBT rainbow flag from its headquarters in support.
Union pledges support for Grampian Pride
A north-east trade union has announced its support for this weekend’s Grampian Pride event.
Beyonce and Jay-Z honoured at GLAAD Media Awards
Beyonce and Jay-Z were honoured for their contribution to the LGBT community at the GLAAD Media Awards.
Proud Ness aims to attract 6,000 in second year of LGBT event
A second Pride march in support of the LGBT community in the Highlands is to be held in Inverness this summer.
Orkney monk sends hate mail to Episcopal priest who prayed for Prince George to be gay
A self-proclaimed monk from Orkney sent hate mail to a priest who urged people to pray for Prince George to be gay.
Glitter needed to make second Grampian Pride sparkle
The organisers of Grampian Pride are seeking financial support to ensure they can pull off the colourful celebration of all things LGBT+ as successfully as last year.
David Mundell says coming out as gay was ‘one of the most difficult things’ he has done
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has described coming out as gay as "one of the most difficult things" he has ever done.
Date announced for next year’s Grampian Pride festival
Plans for next year’s Grampian Pride festival are in full swing with a date for the event announced.
Will Young: Nothing has been done about misappropriation of the word gay
Will Young has called for action over the “misappropriation of the word gay” in the classroom.
Cate Blanchett defends straight actors playing LGBT characters
Cate Blanchett has defended straight actors playing gay characters and said she will “fight to the death” for the right to suspend disbelief.
BBC to address ‘heteronormative culture’ with LGBT reforms
The BBC is taking action over a perceived “heteronormative culture” at the broadcaster by making LGBT reforms.