Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell wants the Commonwealth to discuss LGBT human rights issues at their meeting in October.

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LGBT rights activists in Russia have applied to hold a Pride demonstration in Moscow every year for the next century, starting in 2012. The move is intended to highlight the “absurdity” of official bans on Pride. (more…)

American actress Amber Heard has declared that she doesn’t “want to be labeled as one thing or another” following media attention for her relationship with another woman. (more…)

A minister in the Church of Scotland has sparked controversy by announcing her same-sex relationship and desire to marry. (more…)

LGBT rights activists in Cameroon say that the government intends to toughen laws against homosexuality by blurring the line between gay sex and paedophilia. (more…)

The number of US census respondents who describe themselves as being in a same-sex relationship has risen by 52% in the last decade. (more…)

A lesbian couple from Pathfork in the US state of Kentucky say that their family was attacked in a horrific hate crime on 4th July. (more…)

Religious police in the Indonesian province of Aceh have released a lesbian couple from detention on the condition that they remain apart. (more…)

Women on Women Events are a London-based company who promise “something different for professional gay women to network, socialise and have fun” – and based on last Friday’s boat party on the Thames, they certainly deliver, writes Kaite Welsh.

A collaboration with Diva, this was the perfect way to end the summer. We boarded HMS Lesbian Party Time (not it’s actual name) at Embankment, and set sail down the Thames to the strains of ‘I’m Every Woman’ – pop classics, a boat full of booze, and lesbians – what could possibly go wrong? Nothing, as it turns out. (more…)

Heather Peace has announced dates for her winter tour following a summer of festival dates. Heather Peace further announced on her Facebook page this morning that her Birmingham date has sold out. (more…)

Are you in a gay or lesbian relationship? Were you previously married or in a long-term relationship with someone of the opposite sex? (more…)

The singer has announced plans to launch a safe haven for homeless LGBT youth in Harlem, New York.

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Eccentric pop icon Lady Gaga has claimed that she is set for a lesbian kiss with Marge in an upcoming episode of The Simpsons. (more…)

A survey conducted by Israeli Gay Youth has indicated that over 40% of gay and lesbian soldiers in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) experience homophobic harassment. (more…)

A court in the Australian state of New South Wales has ruled in favour of a lesbian mother who sought to remove the biological father from her daughter’s birth certificate. (more…)

American country singer Chely Wright married her girlfriend Lauren Blitzer on Saturday, four months after getting engaged to the LGBT rights campaigner. (more…)

A new survey of 450 students found that, on average, they rated colleges 7.5 out of 10 where 10 is “extremely welcoming”.

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The owner of the shop in New Jersey said that the company did not support “illegal actions” such as gay marriage.

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Mexico City’s 1000th same-sex marriage took place on Sunday, just over a year since the capital passed the first marriage equality law in Latin America. (more…)

The director of the annual event has announced her decision to step down after six years in post.

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For the second year running the soap’s cast, crew and producers will display a float in the parade to be held on 27 August.

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A new study reveals that zebra finches are capable of forming dedicated same-sex partnerships. (more…)

An estimated 4000 supporters of same-sex marriage marched to the Department of Justice in the Irish capital on Sunday. (more…)

A major survey has revealed that almost two-thirds of the Scottish population believe that gay marriage should be legal. (more…)

As of June 2011, it has been 10 years since the Warrior Princess stormed across our screens with her soulmate Gabrielle beside her, writes Jen Tucker. Many fans are still brokenhearted about the end, and so with the recent re-release of the Xena series DVDs has come a new fan campaign to produce a new Xena film. (more…)

The report from the National Union of Students (NUS) claims that diversity should be included in course content in subjects as wide-ranging as science, maths and engineering.

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Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has formally proposed legislation to legalise same-sex civil unions. The move is set to fulfil a campaign promise from the conservative politician. (more…)

The 61 year-old first attempted the feat thirty years ago but was forced to give up this attempt around half-way through.

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Can you believe it’s the final episode of Candy Bar Girls? I’m so sad. I’ve no idea what I’ll do with myself at 10pm next week. Or 11pm. Or 9pm. Or whenever the heck this series was actually on: the time slot varied more wildly than the government’s current stance on policing issues (that’s right people: it’s not all jokes about hats- I’m also capable of cutting edge political commentary). (more…)

Sussex police and Brighton Pride organisers have renounced rumours on Twitter that Brighton Pride may be cancelled due to rioting. (more…)

The Presbyterian Church of Ghana is increasing promotion of reparative therapies which claim to convert homosexuals to heterosexuality.

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The country’s only LGBT bookshop and a queer-friendly film distributor have both suffered losses during this week’s riots. However, the Gay Village in Birmingham was largely spared a second night of violence. (more…)

GO.GO festival organisers have announced an eclectic line-up of solo artists, bands and DJs for the women’s area at Brighton Pride on Saturday 13th August. (more…)

Violence and looting took place in Birmingham’s Gay Village last night as riots hit the the UK’s second city. (more…)

South Korea’s first ever mainstream lesbian drama was aired by terrestrial channel KBS 2TV on Sunday. The show immediately generated controversy for its depiction of gay lives. (more…)

A Member of the Scottish Parliament has drawn both support and criticism from his Nationalist colleagues after he tabled a motion stating that: “No person or organisation should be forced to be involved in or to approve of same-sex marriages.” (more…)

If you’ve been in a relationship for a while you might recognise this dating dilemma, writes Diana Denza. Your girl is great, but you can’t spend another night making small talk over a Chinese takeaway.

So here’s the fix: pick one of these creative date ideas and get ready to turn up the heat in your relationship.

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A teacher in London has left her job and plans to take inspirational role models into schools to challenge stereotypes and prejudices against lesbian and gay people.

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Computers containing a member list were stolen from the office of LGBTI women’s group Freedom and Roam Uganda (FARUG) last weekend. The raid happened just four days after a failed break-in targeting Sexual Minorities Uganda. (more…)

A new report recommends that Stanley Street and the surrounding area should be officially recognised as the “Stanley Street Quarter”.

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Good evening and welcome to the fifth week of Candy Bar Girls. Can you believe it’s been that long? To think that only a mere month ago I didn’t know who Jo was. Or that other Jo, you know, the one with the thing. Or the one with big hair, glasses and a hot girlfriend. Or whatshername, oh, it’s on the tip of my tongue…you’d know her if you saw her. She’s got a face. And shoes.

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New figures released by the National Union of Students indicate that over one third of women students who identify as lesbian, bisexual and/or trans (LBT) are the victims of a sexual assault. (more…)

Country music legend Dolly Parton has issued an apology to a woman who was ordered to turn her “marriage is so gay” t-shirt inside-out at the “Dollywood” theme park. (more…)

A lesbian couple in Norway saved the lives of 40 young people during the mass shooting committed by Anders Behring Breivik on 22 July. However, their bravery has been largely ignored by the English-language media. (more…)

Here’s the last in the current series of Lesbilicious’ tabloid round-ups: bi-monthly look at the most ridiculous LGBT stories to crawl out of the British tabloid press.
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Liverpool’s queer arts festival Homotopia has been awarded a three-year Arts Council England grant after successfully appealing the claim that they were ineligible to apply. (more…)

Current students and alumni are seeking to overturn a ban on same-sex partners at an all-girls school in Perth. (more…)