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Author » Lyndon Barnett
Cambodia’s blossoming scene
Phnom Penh-raised Long, 27, believes the blossoming gay scene in Cambodia’s capital is directly linked to the Government pursuing international ... Read more
Wed December 17th, 2008 - No Comments
Canadian charter guarantees rights
Vancouver-born Randy, 50, and Edmonton-born David, 49, both agree that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the core ... Read more
Wed December 10th, 2008 - 1 Comment
False perceptions hinder acceptance
On World AIDS Day 2007, Hong Kong-based activist, Kenneth Cheung held a sign in Causeway Bay that read, “Free hugs ... Read more
Wed December 3rd, 2008 - 2 Comments
Where family comes first
Apia-born Pejay Clark, 30, describes a Samoan culture that not only accepts individuality but also embraces diversity. “I am respected in ... Read more
Wed November 26th, 2008 - 1 Comment
Change of another kind coming?
Yale law graduate Scott Lopez, 38, said that the same-sex marriage referendum result in California has massive ramifications for gay ... Read more
Thu November 13th, 2008 - 5 Comments
Sun not rising on gay rights
Tokyo-educated, Teru (name substituted), 31, is determined to change the perception Japanese people have of homosexuality. Driven by frustration, when ... Read more
Wed November 5th, 2008 - 2 Comments
Out in the Mediterranean cold
Ankara-born, Ali (name substituted), 33, believes the core reason Turkish culture doesn’t understand or accept homosexuality is because there is ... Read more
Wed October 29th, 2008 - No Comments
Stuck in a political wilderness
“When millions of people cannot make ends meet, who considers discussing such things [as gay rights] in Parliament?” said former ... Read more
Wed October 22nd, 2008 - No Comments
When image prevails over equality
Singapore-raised Saiful, 36 (surname withheld) believes his government is more concerned with upholding a conservative, strict image of Singapore than ... Read more
Wed October 15th, 2008 - No Comments
Hoping for change in Russia
As Russia prepares to host Eurovision 2009, Russian gay activists are preparing their own event. On May 16 2009 the ... Read more
Wed October 8th, 2008 - No Comments
Spain: a land of extremes
Since the end of suppressive regime of Franco, Spain has found itself at the very forefront of gay equality laws. Barcelona-raised ... Read more
Wed October 1st, 2008 - 1 Comment
Embracing the diversity of Thailand
Thailand is a popular holiday destination for Australians. This week SSO spotlights gay Thailand, the tourist trade and political instability. Bangkok-raised ... Read more
Wed September 24th, 2008 - No Comments
Tolerance disappearing from Amsterdam
In recent years Dutch attitudes have undergone a significant transformation. This week SSO examines how the gay population in The ... Read more
Wed September 17th, 2008 - No Comments
Overcoming society’s perceptions
Beyond the common associations of drugs and civil war, Colombia’s gay and lesbian population enjoys nationwide legal protection and lawmakers ... Read more
Wed September 10th, 2008 - No Comments
Awash with the colours of diversity
From reports of violent gangs wreaking havoc in São Paulo to celebratory pictures of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ... Read more
Wed September 3rd, 2008 - No Comments
With arms wide open
Beyond leprechauns, four-leaf clovers and the blarney stone, Ireland is known for its welcoming hospitality with locals always up for ... Read more
Wed August 27th, 2008 - 2 Comments
Where business has encouraged pleasure
As Anwar Ibrahim prepares to fight for his political future all over again, SSO explores Malaysia’s acceptance of their gay ... Read more
Wed August 20th, 2008 - 1 Comment
Setting Europe’s same-sex agenda
As the birthplace of Mozart, the Strauss dynasty and the Von Trapp family, Austria is synonymous with high culture, elegance ... Read more
Wed August 13th, 2008 - No Comments
WORLD AIDS DAY
1 December 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. Volunteer to sell ribbons, or come along to the many events that will be held to remember whose have died, and raise money to support those living with HIV/AIDS.
www.worldaidsdaynsw.org.auACCEPTANCE MASS
A World Aids Day remembrance mass for gay Catholics and their friends and families will be held on Friday 28 November, 8pm at St Canice's Catholic Church in Kings Cross.
www.gaycatholic.com.auGAMMA
GAMMA, a support group for married men who have sex with men, meets in secure confidential and non-sexual surroundings at the ACON building, 9 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8pm. There is also a support line, Monday-Friday 6-10 pm, on 9267 4000.
www.gamma.org.auGAY BUSINESS
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association hosts Lemons With a Twist on the first Friday of each month and Fruits in Suits on the third Thursday of each month, at Slide.
www.sglba.com.auQUEERSCREEN
Lovers of gay cinema are encouraged to become a member of Queerscreen, Sydney’s premier gay and lesbian film festival body.
www.queerscreen.com.au
Current Issue
Homosexual punishments unacceptable: United Nations
International support for gay and lesbian inclusion received a boost from the United Nations just days after the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Sixty-six nations in the UN General Assembly signed ... Read more
Tasmania Police provide support
In a bid to increase instances of reporting homophobic crime, Tasmania Police have launched ... Read more
Band plays on
The Lesbian and Gay Band Association (LGBA) has made history by being chosen to ... Read more
Two thousand and great for the GLBT community
It was a year which started with indignation, as the community decried an out-of-touch ... Read more
Transsexual fears for safety
A transsexual woman and her 13-year-old daughter have been forced to move from their ... Read more
Dancing on an island
Desert Island Dances is the latest production to be added to the 2009 Sydney ... Read more