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Are Universities Preventing Violence Against Women?

Are Universities Preventing Violence Against Women? - Universities are sites for the production and reproduction of violence ... In the UK , specialist women's organisations through the umbrella body, the End ...

Britain should be 'more self confident' about Brexit, says Mervyn King

Britain should be 'more self confident' about Brexit , says Mervyn King - If you're feeling pretty gloomy about Brexit you shouldn't get too downbeat, that's according to the former governor to the Bank of England.

Queen did back Brexit in run-up to referendum, says Laura Kuenssberg

Queen did back Brexit in run-up to referendum, says Laura Kuenssberg - Nine months after the Sun sparked controversy by publishing a headline, “Queen backs Brexit”, in March, Kuenssberg recalled what a contact had told her. The front page caused one of the biggest rows of the EU referendum campaign and prompted a successful complaint to the press regulator, Ipso, by Buckingham Palace, which said it was misleading.

Donald Trump's trade chief said 'Brexit is God-given opportunity for Britain's financial rivals'

Donald Trump's trade chief said ' Brexit is God-given opportunity for Britain's financial rivals' - Donald Trump's trade chief has urged Britain's rivals to exploit the “God-given opportunity” of Brexit to take business away from the UK, it has been ...

Priti Patel is wrong: mass migration is a sign of rising prosperity, not poverty

Priti Patel is wrong: mass migration is a sign of rising prosperity, not poverty - Perhaps the worst excuse for Britain's massive international aid budget is that the cash will stem immigration pressures because richer countries emit ...

Depression symptoms 'eased' by mentally reviewing quarrels

Depression symptoms 'eased' by mentally reviewing quarrels - Professor Ed Watkins, of the Mood Disorder Clinic at the university, said he found improvements in the mental health of people who learn to go over ...

Royal Stoke University Hospital lands £27k funding to support young mental health sufferers

Royal Stoke University Hospital lands £27k funding to support young mental health sufferers - Art, music and puzzles will be among initiatives introduced to support child patients suffering from mental health issues. Senior medics at the Royal ...

UK's first Muslim astronaut aims to put focus on mental health

UK's first Muslim astronaut aims to put focus on mental health - The poet, charity fundraiser and founder of his own creative agency dedicated his victory to everyone who has suffered mental health problems, and ...

Gay couple who were technically father and (adoptive) son allowed to marry

Gay couple who were technically father and (adoptive) son allowed to marry - A gay man who legally became his partner's father after adopting him has been allowed to dissolve his guardianship, so the couple can get married.

How George Michael became one of the world's most important LGBT rights campaigners

How George Michael became one of the world's most important LGBT rights campaigners - The former pop pin-up, who died from heart failure on Christmas Day aged 53, had been a fervent support of LGBT issues, with some of his most famous solo work referencing his sexuality. He came out as gay following his arrest in April 1998 for engaging in "a lewd act" in front of an undercover police officer in Beverly Hills.

I never had a problem with being gay': George Michael, LGBT rights champion, remembered

I never had a problem with being gay ': George Michael, LGBT rights champion, remembered - The performer, who died from heart failure on Christmas Day aged 53, had been a fervent support of LGBT issues, with some of his most famous solo ...

Jeremy Corbyn and Miley Cyrus pay tribute to George Michael for LGBT activism

Jeremy Corbyn and Miley Cyrus pay tribute to George Michael for LGBT activism - Princess Diana came close to accidentally revealing that George Michael is gay before he publicly came out, according to a former royal aide's ...

Elton John leads tributes to 'brilliant artist' George Michael

Elton John leads tributes to 'brilliant artist' George Michael -  British pop singer George Michael, who rose to fame with the band Wham! and sold more than 100 million albums in his career, has died aged 53, ... He was an exceptional artist and a strong supporter of LGBT and workers' rights.".

This mother of a gay son who took his own life brings virtual pride parades to LGBTI kids

 This mother of a gay son who took his own life brings virtual pride parades to LGBTI kids - He knows first-hand how hard it is to openly identify as LGBTI in school. 'The harassment when I was 16 years old was the worst ever,' he tells Gay ...

NYC mayor has important warning for Trump

NYC mayor has important warning for Trump - In a speech at the Cooper Union's Group Hall last month, Mayor de Blasio renewed his support for minorities, including the LGBTI community, muslims ...

Find out why this gay traveler decided to climb North Africa's highest mountain

Find out why this gay traveler decided to climb North Africa's highest mountain - Of course, he also admits he had some initial hesitations about Morocco's LGBTI -unfriendly reputation. The country criminalizes homosexuality and ...

This senior gay man is tackling loneliness head on over the holidays and it is beautiful

This senior gay man is tackling loneliness head on over the holidays and it is beautiful - An 80-year-old gay man in America has opened up about his struggle with loneliness, and how he values friendship over the holiday period.

The secret history of gay saints the Catholic Church doesn't want you to read

The secret history of gay saints the Catholic Church doesn't want you to read - Some people think you can't be gay and Christian. What better way to prove them wrong than with a list of LGBTI saints? The Catholic Church doesn't ...

Creationist theme park lights up Noah's Ark for Christmas to 'take back' rainbow from LGBTI people

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Creationist theme park lights up Noah's Ark for Christmas to 'take back' rainbow from LGBTI people - A Creationist theme park in Northern Kentucky, US, which claims to feature a 'full-size' replica of Noah's Ark, has taken advantage of the festive ...

You need to read the UK's Foreign Office's new advice to LGBTIs using dating and hook-up apps ...

You need to read the UK's Foreign Office's new advice to LGBTIs using dating and hook-up apps ... - The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated its online information portal for LGBTI travelers. The page now includes advice on queer ...

The Year in Human Rights Videos

The Year in Human Rights Videos - makes same-sex relations between consenting adults a criminal offense; and enables a range of abuses against LGBTI people by state officials and ...

Generous Christmas Reprieve For Open Doors' Trans Youth Program

Generous Christmas Reprieve For Open Doors' Trans Youth Program - Brisbane LGBTI youth support service Open Doors are celebrating this Christmas after receiving a generous grant that will allow a gender diverse ...

Foreign Ministry Cites Christian Values In Response To Pastors

Foreign Ministry Cites Christian Values In Response To Pastors - expert to investigate worldwide cases of discrimination and abuse against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex ( LGBTI ) people.

5 significant global events the world accomplished that you might have missed in 2016

5 significant global events the world accomplished that you might have missed in 2016 - From battling female genital mutilation to UN's ray of hope for LGBTI community, these are the 5 events you might have missed in 2016.