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Latest UK Black Pride Returns to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

UK Black Pride Returns to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

UK Black Pride returns to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for its third year on August 11, 2024. As the world’s largest celebration for LGBTQ+ people of diverse backgrounds, it promises a vibrant array of performances and workshops under the theme 'Unity in Diversity.' CEO Phyll Opoku-Gyimah anticipates the event's growth, reflecting its crucial role in advocating for equality and acceptance

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  • A Landmark Verdict: European Court Upholds LGBTQ+ Families' Right to Adopt

    A Landmark Verdict: European Court Upholds LGBTQ+ Families' Right to Adopt

    Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    The European Court of Human Rights has made a groundbreaking decision in favour of same-sex couples' right to adopt children, marking a significant victory for LGBTQ+ parenting rights across Europe. This historic ruling reaffirms the principles of equality and non-discrimination, providing hope and validation for LGBTQ+ families

  • Educating for Equality: UK Schools Embrace LGBTQ+ Inclusive Curriculum

    Educating for Equality: UK Schools Embrace LGBTQ+ Inclusive Curriculum

    Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    The UK government has announced plans to introduce LGBTQ+ inclusive education into schools across England, marking a significant step towards fostering understanding and acceptance from an early age.

  • From Activism to Action: Thailand's Path to Legalising Same-Sex Marriage

    From Activism to Action: Thailand's Path to Legalising Same-Sex Marriage

    Wednesday, March 27, 2024

    In a ground-breaking move, Thailand is poised to rewrite the narrative of LGBTQ+ rights in Southeast Asia by taking decisive steps towards legalizing same-sex marriage.

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  • Springtime Splendor: BFI Southbank's Queer Cinema Festival Shines a Spotlight on Diversity

    Springtime Splendor: BFI Southbank's Queer Cinema Festival Shines a Spotlight on Diversity

    Thursday, March 14, 2024

    Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of vibrant storytelling and diverse voices as BFI Southbank's springtime celebration of queer cinema returns! From March 13 to March 24, 2024, film enthusiasts and advocates of LGBTQ+ representation will gather both at BFI Southbank and on BFI Player to experience an extraordinary lineup of films that celebrate the richness and complexity of queer identity.

  • IAS statement: Upsurge in anti-gay laws across Africa threatens the HIV response

    IAS statement: Upsurge in anti-gay laws across Africa threatens the HIV response

    Tuesday, March 12, 2024

    04 March 2024 (Geneva, Switzerland) – IAS – the International AIDS Society – is deeply concerned at the passing of a bill that criminalizes same-sex relationships in Ghana, the latest in an upsurge of anti-gay political acts in Africa.

  • Beyond the Binary: Navigating Bisexual Health in a Diverse World

    Beyond the Binary: Navigating Bisexual Health in a Diverse World

    Tuesday, March 5, 2024

    March marks a significant occasion for the LGBTQ+ community worldwide as it heralds Bisexual Health Awareness Month.

  • Take charge of your health with the NHS App

    Take charge of your health with the NHS App

    Wednesday, February 21, 2024

    Over 33 million people, three quarters of adults in England, are already signed up to the NHS App. With its new features and functionality at your fingertips, the App makes it easier to manage your own health, and a new NHS England campaign is encouraging more people to use it.

  • All Aboard: London's New Overground Line Celebrates LGBTQ+ Heritage

    All Aboard: London's New Overground Line Celebrates LGBTQ+ Heritage

    Friday, February 16, 2024

    In a bold move to honour LGBTQ+ history, Mayor Sadiq Khan unveils plans for a new Overground line that promises to celebrate the vibrant and diverse community that has long been an integral part of London's cultural fabric.

  • Greece Prepares Legislation for Legalisation of Same-Sex Marriage

    Greece Prepares Legislation for Legalisation of Same-Sex Marriage

    Tuesday, February 13, 2024

    Greece is in the process of introducing a bill to allow same-sex marriage, as announced by the country's Prime Minister. The Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, made a statement on Wednesday (10 January), indicating the government's commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ rights, building on reforms over the last decade.

  • Major Survey Highlights Generational Shifts in Diversity Attitudes Within UK Law Firms

    Major Survey Highlights Generational Shifts in Diversity Attitudes Within UK Law Firms

    Saturday, February 10, 2024

    A survey by Major, Lindsey & Africa unveils a pronounced difference in how UK law firm associates and partners view diversity efforts. With feedback from over 400 lawyers, it's clear that younger lawyers (41% of associates) advocate stronger for diversity than their senior counterparts (24% of partners), revealing a cultural and generational shift in the legal sector.