Day: October 3, 2012
Ukrainian Parliament passes draft law banning ‘homosexual propaganda’ in first reading
The Verkhovna Rada, the Ukrainian parliament, yesterday voted with an overwhelming majority to support a bill that would ban “homosexual propaganda”. 289 out of 450 members of parliament supported the bill, which is now expected to move for a second round of reading in parliament later this month.
MEPs condemn new Ukraine censorship law
Yesterday the Ukrainian Parliament passed a bill banning public discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity, in a move similar to Russia. The European Parliament has already condemned the draft Ukrainian law, which violates UN and European legal standards.
ILGA-Europe condemns the decision of Serbian authorities to ban Belgrade Pride
ILGA-Europe strongly condemns the decision of the Serbian authorities to ban Belgrade Pride events and Pride March which were scheduled to take place this weekend.
Belgrade Pride banned again for 2012
Serbia’s Ministry of Interior announced today they would ban this year’s Belgrade Pride, just three days before it was due to take place. The ban repeats last year’s experience, when authorities declined authorising the event out of ‘safety concerns’.
One Direction – Live While We’re Young
The new single ‘Live While We’re Young’ was released October, 1st in the US & Canada. Here is the music video.
PFLAG National To Fete NBC’s ‘The New Normal’ At Third Annual Southern California Event
Nation’s largest family and straight ally organization–now in its 40th anniversary year–will honor NBC’s comedy hit ‘The new Normal’ at their third annual LA-based event.