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Thursday, 27 November 2008 |
 An employment tribunal ruled on Wednesday that the Ministry of Defense must pay heavy damages to a lesbian soldier harassed by a male colleague.
The tribunal found that Lance Bombardier Kerry Fletcher is entitled to £187,000.
"This is as severe a case of victimization following an allegation of sexual harassment as one could see in an employment tribunal," the ruling said. "The claimant was subjected to a sustained campaign of victimization over a lengthy period. The victimization extended to imposition of disciplinary sanctions, impinging the claimant's mental stability and obstructing her transfer to a more suitable posting."
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Monday, 24 November 2008 |
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 For World AIDS Day (December 1) Terrence Higgins Trust is launching a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of the levels of undiagnosed HIV in gay men. The campaign, ‘THIVK you’re still negative?’ will include adverts in gay press, condom packs, posters and scratch cards.
The aim of the campaign is to get men to consider if they have HIV without realising. The Health Protection Agency estimate up to 10,000 gay men in Britain have HIV without knowing. Many gay men are still being diagnosed late, at the point where they should already be on treatment.
Late diagnosis brings a much higher likelihood of serious illness and premature death, it can reduce treatment options and obviously has an effect on onward transmission of the virus.
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Friday, 21 November 2008 |
 Stonewall is pleased to announce the launch of the fourth edition of Starting Out, Britain’s only national recruitment guide for lesbian and gay graduates and jobseekers.
The 2008/09 edition of Stonewall’s lesbian and gay recruitment guide is filled with interview tips, advice for jobseekers and 325 gay-friendly employers. Designed for discerning graduates and job-seekers, it’s targeted at the 150,000 lesbian, gay and bisexual students in Britain.
To view a copy of the 08/09 guide in PDF format, please click here.
Ben Summerskill, Stonewall Chief Executive, said: ‘Attracting and retaining the very best staff, regardless of background, is now a fundamental part of business strategy for British companies wanting to remain market leaders, and public sector organisations striving to provide world-class public services.’
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Wednesday, 19 November 2008 |
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 World AIDS Day - Dec 1st is fast upon us.
There are 80,000 people in the UK living with HIV, a third of which do not know they are infected. Worldwide there are 33 million people living with HIV - many of which do not have access to treatment. There is still no cure for HIV.
Healthy Gay Cornwall has a selection of posters, leaflets and red ribbons to create awareness about HIV. If you would like some of these, or would just like a ribbon or two sent in the post to wear this season - just email Al.
Healthy Gay Cornwall are also holding an awareness/fundraising event on Nov 29th @ Bar Q-Dos, 13 Newbridge Street, Truro - 8pm til 11.30pm with an Abba-tastic 1970's theme! Please come and raise awareness and support people living with HIV.
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Tuesday, 18 November 2008 |
 The TUC is calling on employers to stop discriminating against transgender people in the workplace on International Trans Memorial Day today (Thursday).
Violent attacks on people because of their sexuality are well documented – much less well known are the murderous assaults committed against transgender people.
In September 2008 at least 25 transgender people were murdered across the world, for no other reason than the fact that they were different. International Trans Memorial Day will remember trans people across the world who have been the victims of such crimes, and aims to bring them to public attention. In Britain the trans community continues to face violent physical attacks, alongside prejudice and discrimination in communities and at work.
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Friday, 14 November 2008 |
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By Jonathan Jones
 Openly gay teenager, Michael Causer from Whiston, Liverpool was brutally attacked by two assailants on Friday morning, July 25th, 2008. He was found unconscious at 11am on Tarbock Road, Huyton in a pool of blood.
He was admitted to Whiston Hospital before being transferred to the Walton Critical Care unit. Doctors at Liverpool's Walton Neurology Centre performed emergency surgery in an attempt to stem the swelling on his brain but this was unsuccessful. Police confirmed he died Saturday, 2nd August 2008 at 12.30pm. Police are treating it as a homophobic hate crime.
Paul Harfleet who through The Pansy Project lays pansies at sites where homophobic abuse has occurred had this to say regarding why the story didn't really appear outside of the local press and the gay media
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Thursday, 13 November 2008 |
 Sexual health and HIV charity, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) and City & Guilds are launching a new Level 2 Award in understanding HIV and Aids.
The qualification is designed for people interested in or already working in a role where knowledge of HIV and Aids would be beneficial to their work. The qualification is ideal for people who work in a variety of roles including nurses, GP reception staff, voluntary workers, probation officers, police officers, teachers, social services staff, staff in drug support services and residential care services.
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Tuesday, 11 November 2008 |
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 Liverpool's Lord Mayor captained a gay football team yesterday in a match against police officers in memory of murdered gay teenager Michael Causer.
Cllr Steve Rotheram squared up to opposition including Merseyside Police’s chief constable Bernard Hogan-Howe. Wearing yellow, Cllr Rotheram led Mersey Marauders FC, a team made up of gay men and members of Michael’s family, including his two brothers.
The match follows the death of Michael in July in an alleged homophobic attack in Huyton. On the sideline, Michael’s parents, Marie and Michael Snr, joined a crowd of 50.
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Pink Weddings LLC and its sister companies in the UK have fought hard for 6 years for Equality and same-sex couples’ rights. In December 2005, the Civil Partnership Act became a reality and couples across the United Kingdom were able to register their Civil Partnership and finally gained equal legal rights and responsibilities.
What a load of old rubbish! Piss off back to America, trash.
Did you see britney on xfactor? wow that was some bad mim...
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