US lawmakers introduce bill to promote LGBT rights internationally
A BILL to protect and promote the rights of the international LGBT community was introduced to US Congress last week. The International Human Rights Defense Act …
Thailand on track to recognise third gender in new Constitution
THE proposed Constitution for Thailand includes the term “third gender” to ensure fairer legal treatment for trans* people throughout the country. The decision to legalise the …
Chinese court sees first-ever unfair dismissal lawsuit for being gay
WHAT is believed to be the first-ever sexual orientation discrimination lawsuit is currently taking place in a Chinese court. A Chinese man, under the pseudonym Mu …
Noel Tovey recognised in Australia Day honours
NOEL Tovey was made a Member of the Order of Australia over the weekend for his significant service to the performing arts, Indigenous performers, and as an LGBTI …
Proposals underway for the UK’s first LGBT school
UNDER new plans being drawn up by a UK LGBT youth group, a school specialised in supporting LGBT children could open up within three years. Based …
Reg Livermore honoured at Sydney Theatre Awards
THEATRE veteran Reg Livermore has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sydney Theatre Awards last night, recognising his career in theatre for …
Irish Health Minister reveals he is gay months before gay marriage referendum
THE Irish Health Minister has announced that he is gay during an interview on national radio. Leo Varadkar’s decision to speak publicly about his sexuality comes as …