UNAIDS summit calls for end of travel restrictions for HIV sufferers
UN chief Ban Ki Moon has called for an end to discrimination against people with AIDS, including travel restrictions imposed on them by some countries.
Google removes HIV "cure" ad after complaints
Internet company Google has said that adverts supplied by its AdSense service to websites across the country should not include ones that claim to "cure" HIV.
New York turns to online video to promote safer sex
As HIV infections continue to rise in some sectors of New York's gay community, NYU and Public Health Solutions this week debuted an innovative new tool.
Drop charges against the Uganda Three, demands human rights group
Three gay rights activists arrested after demonstrating at an international conference in Uganda should not be charged, say Human Rights Watch.
Homosexuals can change claims Iris's "lovely" psychiatrist
A psychiatrist in Northern Ireland has defended his practice of treating men for unwanted same-sex attraction.
Norway's gay marriage law also grants new parental rights
New legislation on same-sex marriage approved by the Norwegian parliament yesterday also extends parenting rights for gay and lesbian couples.
Global community long way from meeting HIV targets says UN chief
The United Nations Secretary General has warned the number of people being diagnosed with HIV is outpacing those who are currently receiving treatment for the disease.
Red Ribbon Award 2008 winners announced
The United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS have announced the 25 winners of the Red Ribbon Award 2008.
Free 15 minute HIV tests available in Soho
A walk in clinic in the heart of London's gay village is encouraging gay and bi men to take advantage of their free, rapid HIV testing.
US company helps HIV+ men become fathers
Men living with HIV are finding new hope of creating biological families with their own sperm through a new programme created by the California-based Growing Generations.
UNAIDS expresses concern over Uganda arrests
A senior official of the UN organisation tasked with fighting the AIDS epidemic has said he is looking forward to the "safe and imminent release" of three gay rights activists.
Interview: THT's policy chief on gay blood, drugs and controversial campaigns
Sexual health charities are one of the most complained about groups working within the gay community. While they broadly command the support of the pink press, there is consistent criticism of their ad campaigns.
Homophobic governments block gays from UN AIDS conference
Lesbian and gay and sexual health groups from Jamaica, Zimbabwe and Egypt have been excluded from a major international conference on HIV/AIDS organised by the United Nations General Assembly.
Gay campaigners storm AIDS conference in Uganda
Three people have been arrested after they forced their way into an international conference about HIV/AIDS prevention in Ugnada organised by the UN.
UK commits £6bn to global AIDS fight
The government has announced details of a seven-year strategy to tackle the spread of HIV and AIDS. The International Development Secretary said the UK would be at the forefront of prevention, treatment and support provision.
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