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Asian Community Says Farewell to Shivandanda, Activist and Humanitarian

HIV and LGBT activists have noted with sadness the death of Shivananda Khan, who has passed away at the age of 65 after suffering from a heart condition.

Victory in HK Sends Waves of Delight Across LGBT Asia

The BBC reports that a Hong Kong transwoman has won the right to marry her partner, following an appeal to Hong Kong's top court.

Progress in Cuba as Hundres Protest Against Homophobia

Pink News reports that several hundred people have protested against homophobia and for equality, in a march led by Mariela Castro, the nieve of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel and daughter of curren

Sweden Equality Ombudsman Under Pressure Over Lack of Cases Investigated

Radio Sweden International reports that only two percent of the cases reported to the Swedish Equality Ombudsman in 2012, resulted in a judgment or settlement, representing a decrease from the year be

Aus LGBT station unites with others to defend community radio broadcasting on DAB systems

In Australia, community radio has been longer established than in the UK, where stations like BCFM, GFM and Bradley Stoke Radio were only legalised in the last ten years.

Victory in Delaware as Marriage Equality is Voted Into Law

In the US, the Human Rights Campaign is delighted with the news that Delaware has become the latest state to implement marriage equality. Chad Griffin, the Director, explained.

Shocking Revelations from South Africa Show Dark Heart of "Gay Cure" Movement

There’s more bad publicity this week for the movement that claims to be able to turn gay people straight. Gay activists have long claimed that these boot camps are scientifically invalid and cruel.

"The Citizen" Satirical Magazine Fights Its Corner For the Right to Satire

It’s often the case that anti-gay groups claim that they just want freedom of speech. But in New Zealand, a small website is finding that anti-gay politicians only want free speech for themselves.

Bizarre Theory from the US is Laughed at By Media Watchers

A number of media websites have reported with much mirth on more fundamentalist nonsense on US radio.

US LGBT Powerlist Available Now from "Out" Magazine

Here's news that will really get those homophobes who believe that there's a gay conspiracy!

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