Tag: LGBTI

A new survey looking into young people’s attitudes towards relationships and sexuality in the 21st Century has revealed some incredible results. Anti-bullying charity Ditch The Label surveyed young people between the ages of 13-26 over a period of six months about dating in the modern world. One in two people don’t conform to rigid labels such as straight, lesbian and gay and prefer to take a more fluid approach when it comes to sexuality. What’s more, 57% don’t identify as being totally...

Gould's record company said 'aren't we done with the gay equality thing yet?' and this video shows not by a long shot In only a few short hours a powerful music video telling true LGBTI stories has racked up millions of views. Australian singer Greg Gould released the short film music video of his cover of En Vogue’s 90s classic Don’t Let Go and within hours had one million views. Released last week the video features harrowing scenes based on Gould’s own...

ANZ releases beautiful new ad supporting same-sex couples feeling safe enough to hold hands in public New video encourages same-sex couples to ‘hold tight’ and not be scared about holding hands in public. Launched by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), the video highlights the hesitation from same-sex couples holding hands. It features various same-sex couples doing every day activities like catching a bus, watching a movie and walking down the street. The video starts with scenes of couples reaching for their...

Right-wing parties are desperate to stop a marriage equality advocate from becoming president A hopeful to become French president Emmanuel Macron has denied he is cheating on his wife with a man. The En Marche (On The Move) leader is gaining traction in the polls. It looks like he may defeat one of the far-right candidates campaigning on Euro-skepticism, Islamophobia and homophobia to become president. But after being accused of being a puppet of the ‘wealthy gay lobby’, the marriage equality advocate...

And it's going to be open until 5am A gay man is going to be opening up the first new LGBTI nightclub in London in years. Following numerous closures from across the city, legendary queer nightlife trailblazer Wayne Shires will be opening up Bloc South in Vauxhall, south London. It will be a sister club to the already successful East Bloc in Dalston, east London. Shires, who has previously owned clubs like Substation, Bar Industria, Area and The Cock, defeated numerous obstacles to...

'We believe, every person should have the right to get married' The month of February will host a new drive to push for LGBTI equality in Hong Kong. A coalition of Hong Kong LGBTI organisations launched the #justsayyes marriage equality campaign alongside cosmetics company Lush. The campaign is urging the Hong Kong government to legalise same-sex marriage. Currently there are no anti-discrimination laws protecting LGBTI people but there has been a groundswell of support for LGBTI issues in the Chinese territory. Lush said it...

'LGBTIs are also humans' Young gay people are being forced onto the streets, starving and in need of shelter after being denied basic human needs in Kenya. These refugees are from Uganda and say they have been denied medical care and food. However, they are also banned from working legally. If they did return to Uganda, they fear being killed by mob violence or arrested for homosexuality. Last year, interior minister Joseph Nkaissery announced the government’s intentions to close the world’s largest refugee...

Gamer Markiplier asked his 16million+ followers to donate to Human Rights Campaign in the US A California-based YouTube star has raised a staggering $130,000 (€122,000) for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) after appealing to his followers to donate. Markiplier, real name Mark Fischbach, launched his GoFundMe page on Monday. In just over two days, he has smashed the $100,000 (€93,700) target. Announcing its launch at the start of the week, the 27-year-old said in a statement, ‘Today we stand by our LGBTQ+...

Despite a lot of misconceptions about LGBTI people in the medical profession, these Indian doctors want to show they believe in equality. For the first time ever a group of distinct white coats will fill Mumbai’s pride march. Students from medical schools across the city will join the parade on Saturday to show their support for LGBTI equality. Marching under the banner Future Doctors for Equality the coalition of students the Queer Azaadi Mumbai – Mumbai Pride for the first time. Preet Sharma...

92.6% of LGBTI survey respondents are against civil celebrants being exempt from performing same-sex marriages due to religious convictions A survey of LGBTI Australians reveals concerns about legal discrimination in refusing to perform same-sex marriages. Funded by PFLAG, the survey showed huge opposition among LGBTI Australians to exemptions targeted exclusively at same-sex couples, reports Buzzfeed. When asked if civil celebrants should be exempt from marrying same-sex couples, an overwhelming 92.6% of respondents disagreed. But when asked if religious ministers should be exempt from...

The handmade cosmetics brand has some Valentine's Day goodies that everyone can use Lush released a Valentine’s Day advertising campaign featuring gay couples and people are loving it. The handmade cosmetics brand posted a photo of a gay couple sharing a bath together. https://twitter.com/lushcosmetics/status/822156435416981504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw The Lush website banner also includes a lesbian couple playing with bubbles in a bath and laughing. Twitter reacts in sheer amazement https://twitter.com/swampxrot/status/822214807638130688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/GabrielleLeimon/status/822162210168389632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/_Isabellachanel/status/822159614573613056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/VergeofLove/status/822169462795141121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw This is not the first time Lush have actively shown their support for the LGBTI community, launching a #GayIsOK...

The theme is LGBTI 50, celebrating 50 years since homosexuality was decriminalized in the United Kingdom For the first time ever, there will be a UK Pride in 2017. Hoping to bring together the 90+ prides across the UK, the inaugural UK Pride will commence 50 years after the decriminalization of homosexuality in 1967. UK Pride will merge with Pride in Hull and will be held on 22 July 2017. Gay Star News spoke to Andy Train and Steve Taylor, co-chairs of the...

Because love comes in all shapes, sizes and colors Looking at the past 12 months, we can all agree 2016 hasn’t been the best of years. Between 49 LGBTI people dying in Pulse shooting in Orlando, Brexit, Donald Trump being elected as President of the United States and a whole host of celebrity deaths, some may say there has been little to nothing to be positive about. What’s the best answer to all of this? Love, of course. NYC-based dancer and choreographer Mike Baerga...

Teens kicked out because of their sexuality/gender identity make up a quarter of the homeless population Parents are kicking out young gay people and making them homeless at a ‘dramatic’ higher rate, charities have warned. The Albert Kennedy Trust and Stonewall Housing has reported a ‘dramatic increase’ of young LGBTI people being forced out onto streets by abusive families. Some had physically violent parents, and others had been sent abroad in an attempt to ‘cure’ them of being gay. And then once out...