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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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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
March marks a significant occasion for the LGBTQ+ community worldwide as it heralds Bisexual Health Awareness Month.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.