LGBT Christians must toughen up says Bishop Robinson
The only openly gay bishop in the Anglican Communion has said that people who want to change the church to become more accepting should "expect suffering."
EU survey finds gays face discrimination across Europe
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is seen as the second most widespread type in the EU, according to a new survey of 27,000 people across the Union.
US Christian fundamentalists pressured Heinz to drop gay kiss advert
A right-wing and outspokenly homophobic group in the United States organised a campaign against an advert that was only shown in the UK.
Gay MEP welcomes "excellent" EU report on gay discrimination
The European Parliament's Intergroup on Gay and Lesbian Rights has congratulated the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency on a new report that highlights discrimination.
Homosexuality not a mental disorder, just an abomination says Iris
Northern Ireland's most famous female politician has said that she does not think all gay people need psychiatric treatment.
Inequality for same-sex couples in different EU nations is "cause for concern"
The European Union’s Fundamental Rights Agency has said that greater legislative protection and wider support within the EU is required for gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans citizens.
Silence from Heinz as MPs object to gay kiss ban
A group of MPs have signed an early day motion condemning food manufacturer Heinz for withdrawing a TV advert featuring a same-sex kiss.
Congress holds first hearing on transgender discrimination
The United States Congress held its first ever hearings on transgender issues last week. The two openly gay members of the House of Representatives testified alongside transgender professionals.
Homophobia questions may be added to British Crime Survey
A Home Office minister has said the department is considering adding new questions to the British Crime Survey after a Stonewall report indicated that many homophobic incidents go unreported.
Meanwhile, from Paris to Berlin, gays celebrate their freedom
In Paris, half a million of some of the most desirable men - and women - in the world took to the streets of their elegant city to show tout le monde just how fabulous they are.
60 arrests and petrol bomb attacks at Sofia Pride
A heavy police presence ensured there were no injuries to the 150 participants at Sofia Pride in Bulgaria today.
MEPs warn EU candidate country over Pride policing
Members of the European Parliament's Intergroup on Gay and Lesbian Rights have warned the Croatian authorities that police must adequately protect a Pride march this weekend.
Homophobic party push Labour into fifth at by-election
The election to replace Boris Johnson as MP for Henley has proved humiliating for the government, with Labour pushed into fifth place by the Greens and the BNP.
Gay rights foe Stephen Green faces bankruptcy over court costs
Preacher Stephen Green may have overstepped the mark when he tried to bring a private prosecution against the BBC Director General.
Gay bar in Budapest suffers arson attack amid concerns about Pride
Gay rights activists in Hungary have spoken of their concerns about extreme right-wing violence in the country after a gay bar in the capital Budapest was set on fire with a petrol bomb.
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