British activist becomes President of Transgender Europe
Dr Stephen Whittle, one of the UK's leading trans activists, has become President of Transgender Europe (TGEU) at an international conference in Berlin. More than 200 activists from across the world attended.
Microsoft judges 'gay' tag as sexual innuendo
Players of XBox online have been banned from using the name "thegayergamer" by internet company Microsoft.
IDAHO will be marked with "gravitas, concern, determination, wit and irony"
The organisers of the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), have said they are delighted at the range of events taking place across the country. 17th May is IDAHO.
Stonewall seeks fans on Facebook
Gay equality organisation Stonewall has launched a new Facebook page as everyone from MPs to aspiring pop stars continue to use the social networking site to connect with friends and supporters.
TV stars to join Dannii Minogue on Walk for Life
Thousands of people will take to the streets of London on June 1st to raise money for AIDS work in the UK and Africa. Singer and actress Dannii Minogue is the latest celebrity to sign up for Crusaid’s Walk for Life.
Kent Police urge use of hate crime hotline
A 24-hour homophobic and transphobic telephone hotline run by Kent Police aims to ensure that all hate crimes in the county are reported and investigated. The force has spoken of its commitment to tackle these crimes.
THT invites supporters to hold their own Eurovision fundraiser
Leading sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust is offering Eurovision party packs to encourage people to raise funds by holding a party in honour of the kitsch song contest.
"Gay American" Governor and wife head to divorce court
The former Governor of New Jersey Jim McGreevey and his estranged wife Dina have failed to come to a settlement and their divorce case is due to begin today. They reached a deal on the custody of their only child last week.
West Midlands police launch LGBT perception survey
One of England's largest police forces is asking lesbian, gay bisexual and trans people to take part in a survey on their perceptions of crime and anti-social behaviour. West Midlands Police's operational area covers Birmingham.
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority accused of gay prejudice
The body which awards compensation to victims of violent crime rejected a claim from a gay man because of his sexuality, it has been claimed. Kenneth Neil was the victim of a vicious and unprovoked homophobic attack.
Human fertilisation bill passes first Commons test
MPs have voted in favour of a major update to human embryology laws despite opposition from religious MPs.
Conference will tackle LGBT mental health outcomes
A national conference on mental health and well-being for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people will be held in Nottingham later this month.
Belgian surgeons to perform Cuba's gender reassignment operations
The head of Cuba's National Centre for Sexual Education, Mariela Castro, has revealed that 30 gender reassignment operations have been approved. She told AFP "we're getting ready a team of surgeons from Belgium" to perform the procedures.
We don't want gay blood, says Polish MP saved by transfusion
Poland's Blood Donation Centre is considering a ban on blood donations from gay men. Doctors at the centre said they are not prejudiced, but think the ban will reduce the risk of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis.
Council reverses decision on Christian foster parents
A devout Christian couple will be allowed to provide weekend respite care for children under 10. Eunice and Owen Johns were rejected by an adoption panel.
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