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Domestic abuse campaign – Speak out today

A campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse is being launched by Thames Valley Police in partnership with Domestic Abuse Co-ordinators and Crimestoppers on 14 May 2012. The aim of the campaign is to increase awareness and promote early intervention in an attempt to break the cycle of abuse. Reports of domestic abuse incidents average [...]

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Drillhall takes a final bow

This January, the keys to the Drill Hall were handed over to its new owners, ending a 30 year reign as the UKs only dedicated LGBT performance space. Consisting of 2 small theatres, a collection of rehearsal spaces and meeting rooms, the Drill Hall has passed from the centre of LGBT arts in the UK [...]

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Panel event hosted by Kick-it-Out, Pride Sports and Nottingham Ball Bois FC

Nottingham Forest Chairman Frank Clark will be amongst panel members for a Nottingham discussion event on homophobia in football and LGBT participation in sport, hosted by Nottingham Ball Bois FC. Bringing together players, officials, campaigners and fans, the panel will discuss how football deals with the issue of homophobia, whether the game is ready for [...]

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Support U, Freestyle Fitness Yoga Class

Since October 2011 volunteers at Support U have been working hard to set up a support centre and life hub for the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community of Reading. Support U are pleased to announce the first of our inclusive exercise classes for the LGBT community and members of the general public to [...]

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Limited edition cupcakes

For the second year running, the London bakery is supporting the charity with limited edition cupcakes which will raise vital funds for people living with HIV. The vanilla sponge cupcakes with vanilla butter cream frosting are decorated with an eye-catching sparkly edible red ribbon, the international symbol for the fight against HIV and AIDS. There [...]

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Graham Norton invites the nation to Party for Parkinson’s for The Queen’s Jubilee

Popular BBC TV Presenter and arguably the nation’s favourite party host, Graham Norton, has issued a rallying cry – urging [...]

Proud Rhinos to celebrate sporting equality

World Club champions Leeds Rhinos are dedicating their Stobart Super League Round 24 fixture against Widnes Vikings on Friday August [...]

Threats and attacks on activists with just 24 hours left to IDAHO

With just 24 hours until the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO), threats of reprisals in Malaysia and attacks [...]

Gloucester City Homes – working to beat hate crime

Gloucester City Homes (GCH) considers all incidents of hate crime to be very serious anti-social behaviour and is committed to [...]

IDAHO Events

LONDON:   LONDON – GALHA & SCHOOL’S OUT Friday 18th May 2012 7.30pm Brockway Room, Conway Hall   Members of [...]

Police operation to target homophobic abuse in Portsmouth

Police in Portsmouth are carrying out an operation to target homophobic abuse.  It follows several reports of verbal abuse directed [...]