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National recognised for LGBTI inclusion

National recognised for LGBTI inclusion - Clayton Utz was awarded Gold Employer status at the 2017 Australian LGBTI Inclusion Awards in May. It was the only law firm to achieve gold status.

Brave LGBTI parents in Russia pose for photos to show they exist

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Brave LGBTI parents in Russia pose for photos to show they exist - For IFED, it held discussion events on issues facing LGBTI families in Russia. It also encouraged families to send them photos posing with a postcard ...

Rex Tillerson sends out Pride Month message: Trump stays silent

Rex Tillerson sends out Pride Month message: Trump stays silent - In recognition of LGBTI Month, the Department of State affirms its solidarity with the human rights defenders and civil society organizations working ...

US court: Pastor is 'crackpot bigot,' but not ours to punish

US court: Pastor is 'crackpot bigot,' but not ours to punish - Anti- LGBTI American pastor Scott Lively violated international law during his Ugandan crusade in 2009, but won't be held accountable in a U.S. court.

Hard Brexit could damage UK's world-class museums

Hard Brexit could damage UK's world-class museums - This may involve a new system of visas, however, if a “hard Brexit ” comes to pass. Munira Mirza, the pro- Brexit former deputy mayor of London for ...

What Does the UK General Election Mean for Students?

What Does the UK General Election Mean for Students? - Caught in the crossfires of it all? The UK's significant student population. Here's a closer look at where higher education factors into today's vote.

EU nationals essential to creative industries, survey finds

EU nationals essential to creative industries, survey finds - Three quarters of organisations in the creative industries employ non- UK EU ... including filling skills gaps not being met by our own education system.

When will Britain's political parties talk seriously about education?

When will Britain's political parties talk seriously about education ? - In the meantime, the new Conservative Secretary of State for Education is likely to ... The UK is a complete anomaly in terms of teacher retention in the ...

YoungMinds is helping young people talk about mental health

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YoungMinds is helping young people talk about mental health - Today, YoungMinds is the UK's leading charity championing the well-being and mental health of young people. Having registered as an official charity ...

HIV prevention drug PrEP has been labelled an 'essential medicine' by World Health Organisation

HIV prevention drug PrEP has been labelled an 'essential medicine' by World Health Organisation - this vital HIV prevention tool available to people at risk of HIV here in the UK ,” said Dr Michael Brady, Medical Director at Terrence Higgins Trust.

Why the UK Election Could Tee Off a New Drive for Scottish Independence

Why the UK Election Could Tee Off a New Drive for Scottish Independence - I think older people do have concerns about what would happen to Scotland's economy if there was independence, saying that we would all be worse ...

The Disenfranchised Reveal How It Feels To Be Denied The Vote

The Disenfranchised Reveal How It Feels To Be Denied The Vote - After being elected to the UK Youth Parliament when he was just 11, .... It's becoming a really big problem in the UK so help more of the homeless , get ...

Weak UK growth could drive up unemployment rate, warns OECD

Weak UK growth could drive up unemployment rate, warns OECD - The UK economy will slow in the coming years as Brexit uncertainty hampers growth and consumers become more cautious in the face of higher ...

Corbyn says reducing poverty would be at the heart of his Labour government

Corbyn says reducing poverty would be at the heart of his Labour government - The British Prime Minister laughed before saying her decision for a national poll ... the good sense of ordinary people, ordinary people all over Britain .

Heroic moment people in Manchester stop thugs brutally attacking man as he has a mental ...

Heroic moment people in Manchester stop thugs brutally attacking man as he has a mental ... - Two men and a woman are first on the scene and are seen moving the attackers away from the man, who was later detained under the mental health  ...

Free helplines in UK to assist people with mental health issues

Free helplines in UK to assist people with mental health issues - Below you find some free helplines available in UK for people suffering from mental health issues. These helplines are not only for family, but ...

Do We Still Need Pride In 2017?

Do We Still Need Pride In 2017? - The point she's always tried to make to people who have questioned what it's like to have a gay daughter is that it CAN be that simple. Being gay is ...

Gay Chinese battle inertia, conservatism to push rights

Gay Chinese battle inertia, conservatism to push rights -  Gay Chinese battle inertia, conservatism to push rights ... Same-sex marriage isn't up to him," said Li, who works for the government-run Chinese ...

Any reason to be gay?

Any reason to be gay ? - As part of the LGBT community, we can be proud that something like this ... Medical College at JJ Hospital and moved to the UK for further studies.

Skittles goes monochrome for LGBT community

Skittles goes monochrome for LGBT community - A new advert from the company's UK branch has revealed the altered candies are going to be solely white, and placed in plain monochrome ...

Health Ministry Propagates Harmful Anti-LGBT Myths

Health Ministry Propagates Harmful Anti- LGBT Myths - The Malaysian Ministry of Health, in its call for submissions to a National Creative Video Competition on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, ...

Hong Kong court rejects bid by 12 big banks looking to speak up for lesbian woman's rights

Hong Kong court rejects bid by 12 big banks looking to speak up for lesbian woman's rights - Hong Kong's Court of Appeals rejected a bid earlier today from 12 major banks which had stepped forward to help a British lesbian woman acquire a ...

Neo-Nazi group threatens to “cleanse” Bulgaria of LGBT+ people

Neo-Nazi group threatens to “cleanse” Bulgaria of LGBT+ people - Kristin said: “Homophobia is still very prevalent in Bulgaria's society and many LGBT people face hate-speech, discrimination, and violent attacks.

Antoine Griezmann thinks he would 'come out' if he was a gay footballer – but admits it must be tough

Antoine Griezmann thinks he would 'come out' if he was a gay footballer – but admits it must be tough - ANTOINE GRIEZMANN thinks he he would publicly come out as gay if he was a homosexual footballer. But the France international accepts it must be ...

Private Sector and LGBTI Inclusion in Thailand

Private Sector and LGBTI Inclusion in Thailand - Being LGBTI in Asia is a regional UNDP programme aimed at addressing inequality, violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, ...

Gym brand explains LGBTI alphabet in stunning video - but leaves out asexuals

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Gym brand explains LGBTI alphabet in stunning video - but leaves out asexuals - Equinox released a video for Pride month – but part of the LGBTI community are far from happy. In the past the gym brand has repeatedly been ...

Footballers show support for LGBTI fans at Denmark-Germany match

Footballers show support for LGBTI fans at Denmark-Germany match - And as it is Pride month, the teams used their opportunity to send a message against homophobia and discrimination. Both teams' captains – Julian ...

Anti-gay crackdowns overshadow global Pride month commemorations

Anti-gay crackdowns overshadow global Pride month commemorations - Nelson Gandulla, president of the Cuban Foundation for LGBTI Rights, claims Cuban authorities prevented him from meeting with a group of U.S. ...

LGBTI Diversity March to take place June 25 in Costa Rica

LGBTI Diversity March to take place June 25 in Costa Rica - “I am honored that the efforts we have carried out in the penitentiary system to provide answers to the LGBTI population are being considered and ...

More LGBT foster parents are needed in Gloucestershire

More LGBT foster parents are needed in Gloucestershire - Could you become a foster parent for a teenager or siblings? Well if so you can gain more information on how to get involved this weekend. More carers from the LGBT community are being sought by Gloucestershire County Council and it is taking at stand the the Pride event in Gloucester on Saturday for people to find out more. It is particularly looking for people who may be able to provide a loving and stable home for older children or brothers and sisters.

Wonder Woman: the first LGBT superhero icon

Wonder Woman: the first LGBT superhero icon - “For boys, Wonder Woman is a frightening image. For girls she is a morbid ideal. Where Batman is anti-feminine, the attractive Wonder Woman and ...

I'm running to be Britain's first trans MP – of course I chose Labour

I'm running to be Britain's first trans MP – of course I chose Labour - The Greater London Council, where John McDonnell was Deputy Leader, set up a charter of gay rights in 1984 and established one of the UK's first ...