Author: mscgl
Welcome progress on marriage; but urgent action needed on civil partnerships and Trans rights
LGBT Labour yesterday welcomes the Government’s announcement of the date for the first same sex marriage in England and Wales.
Indian Supreme Court re-criminalises same-sex activity
India’s Supreme Court today ruled to re-criminalise same-sex intercourse. This major human rights setback means citizens in the 1.2 billion nation can again be arrested and prosecuted on the basis of consensual same-sex activity.
Stonewall launches new guide for international equality activists
Stonewall today launches a guide for equality activists worldwide on how to engage with the UK Government.
Catholic Philadelphia Area High School Fires Gay Teacher After he Applies for Marriage License
The Human Rights Campaign, the America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, is calling on Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem, PA to immediately cease discriminatory employment practices targeting their LGBT teachers.
Corporate America Champions LGBT Equality in Record Numbers
In what was a historic year of progress for the equal rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans, corporate America stood out as a true leader in the fight for basic fairness and dignity.
Australia : Midnight same-sex marriages make history
As most Australians were sleeping, Alan Wright and Joel Player were celebrating history with the nation’s first same-sex wedding ceremonies held at one minute past midnight in Canberra.