Poland rejects international criticism over LGBT rights
Polish leaders have rejected suggestions that LGBT people are deprived of any of their rights in the country.
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Ambassadors appeal for acceptance of LGBT people in Poland
Ambassadors to Poland from some 50 countries and international organisations have expressed their support for the LGBT community in the country.
Pride train will be ‘running again very soon’ after minor maintenance issue
The UK’s first fully-decorated Pride train will be “running again very soon” after a minor maintenance issue during its inaugural journey on Tuesday morning.
Rainbow on rails: Pride train with all-LGBT+ crew to make inaugural journey
The UK’s first fully decorated Pride train will be making its inaugural journey on Tuesday, staffed by an LGBT+ crew.
Hopes of marriage for Russian same-sex couples ended by constitutional amendment
Same-sex couples in Russia are frustrated by a recent constitutional amendment stipulating that marriage is between a man and a woman.
Aberdeen charity launches befriending service for LGBT+ community during Covid-19
A new befriending service has been set up by an Aberdeen charity to support the LGBT+ community during the Covid-19 crisis.
Founder of north-east charity completes Mount Everest from home
The founder of an LGBT+ charity has completed Mount Everest from his home by climbing over 55,000 steps.
Flag raised outside north-east council’s hq to mark LGBT history month
The Rainbow flag was raised at Aberdeenshire Council’s headquarters to commemorate LGBT History month.
Strictly’s same-sex dance up for British LGBT Award
Strictly Come Dancing’s first same-sex dance is up for the media moment prize at Britain’s biggest LGBT+ awards event.
Creative writing event to take place in Aberdeen as part of LGBT history month
A creative writing workshop is being held in Aberdeen to mark LGBT history month.
NHS Grampian’s Pride is leading way for LGBT
NHS Grampian has been credited with leading the way on promoting LGBT discussions around its hospitals.
Actor Billy Porter not concerned by ‘gay or straight’ roles
Actor Billy Porter has said he is not interested in whether a role is “gay or straight,” only if it interests him.
Support group to help people in north-east diagnosed HIV+
A support group has been set up to help north-east residents who have been diagnosed as being HIV+.
A person’s genes do not meaningfully predict their sexual behaviour – study
There is no so-called “gay gene”, but a mix of genetic and non-genetic factors which influence sexual behaviour, scientists have said.
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.
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.
Appeal for funding
An LGBT+ charity has made an appeal for funds to ensure it can continue its work in Grampian.
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.
Channel 4 drive for better LGBT representation in advertising
Channel 4 has called for better representation of the LGBT community in TV advertising.
Video: Grampian Pride kicks off in Aberdeen city centre
Thousands turned out in rainbow colours today to celebrate Aberdeen's second ever Grampian Pride.
Sultan claims gay sex move ‘misunderstood’ after losing Aberdeen University honour
A WORLD leader wrote to a city university claiming his decision to bring in new laws to punish gay sex and adultery had been misunderstood.
Final countdown on for Aberdeen’s Grampian Pride
Final preparations are under way for the countdown to Aberdeen’s second Grampian Pride.
New LGBT hub opens in Aberdeen
A new LGBT hub has officially opened in Aberdeen.
Police Federation moves awards ceremony in protest at Brunei anti-LGBT+ laws
The Police Federation has joined the backlash against anti-gay laws in Brunei by moving its annual bravery awards away from the Dorchester hotel.
Google drops AI ethics council a week after it’s announced
Google has decided to end its short-lived AI council after controversy surrounding the appointment of a member accused of being anti-LGBT.
Google removes ‘gay conversion therapy’ app
Google has bowed to pressure to remove an app accused of promoting gay conversion therapy, months after Apple, Amazon and Microsoft took action.
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.
Gay Muslim comic gone from Instagram after Indonesia warning
An Instagram account that published comic strips depicting the struggles of gay Muslims in Indonesia has disappeared following a frenzy of outrage online in the world’s biggest Muslim nation.
Rainbow lanyards to help promote equal rights
Staff from a north-east social enterprise are to be given rainbow lanyards to promote equal rights and safety.
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.