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Green MEP celebrates progress on LGBT rights at London Pride 2008
Jean Lambert, London's Green Party MEP, will speak out in support of equal rights for LGBT individuals across Europe, at London Pride 2008 this Saturday 5th July. London Pride is the largest Pride event in the UK and Ms Lambert will join over 500,000 expected participants.
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ï». LGBT Campaigns & Manifestos. List Usfull LGBT events in the UK. This autumn we returd to Hove, where conference committee hope to welcome both old hands and new. In particular this conference we look forward to the warm welcome of perhaps our most active local party. Hove Town Hall: 21st to 24th Sep 2006.
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Sustainable solutions at Brighton Pride
The Green Party will be offering free services at the Pride festival in Preston Park on Saturday
Conservatives force EU climbdown on outlawing homophobia and ageism
The EU has abandoned plans for a far-reaching anti-discrimination directive that would have outlawed homophobia and ageism and guaranteed freedom of religion.
European Greens demand EU stops allowing deportations of gay and lesbian Iranian Citizens
Mehdi Kazemi and Pegah Emambakhsh must not be sent to their death in Iran
European Parliament demands comprehensive anti-discrimination directive
Jean Lambert, Green MEP for London, calls for a Europe-wide directive covering all types of discrimination
Green MEP condemns decision to scale back anti-discrimination directive
European Commission indicates that discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, age and race or belief will no longer be covered
Green MEP tables motion to save gay Iranian from deportation and execution
Jean Lambert MEP today appealed to the European Parliament to support Mehdi Kazemi, a gay, 19 year old faced with deportation to Iran where he could face the death penalty. Ms Lambert called for him to be granted asylum in the EU and tabled a joint motion on behalf of the Greens to this effect, which was subsequently a
Greens slam "irresponsible & negligent" Council over Community Safety
Green councillors today blasted Brighton & Hove City Council's plans for Community Safety under the new governance arrangements which are being proposed for the city.
Home Office to grant asylum to young gay Iranian
Green MEP welcomes decision by Home Office to grant asylum to young gay Iranian
LGBT Greens: don't deport Mehdi Kazemi back to Iran
LGBT Greens: don't deport Mehdi Kazemi back to Iran UK- recognise special group status of LGBT people
Qaradawi ban
The government's decision to ban Muslim fundamentalist cleric Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi from entering Britain for medical treatment is
Rush to make Brighton and Hove less democratic
LGBT Greens condemn the rush to make Brighton and Hove, known by many as the UK's gay 'capital' less democratic in local government Review of impact of cabinet Council needed now
Reform the homophobic asylum system
Labour's claim to be a LGBT-friendly government rings hollow when it continues to fail genuine LGBT refugees. We must insist on an asylum system that is fair, just and compassionate – for LGBT refugees and for all refugees
Sexual orientation in anti-discrimination Directive
European Commission will include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination Directive
Solidarity with Local Government strikers!
On the eve of the industrial action in local Government, Media Officer for LGBTGreens, Phelim Mac Cafferty stated: LGBT Greens wish to commend the sterling work of local govt workers- the emptying of bins, the cleaning of our authority's schools, the conduct of marriages and civil partnerships, the care of our city's p
Unanimous support for Green motion to fight LGBT discrimination
Unanimous support for Green motion to fight LGBT discrimination Cllr Bill Randall: “duty of decency” to ensure LGBT people live without harassment
Urgent review of Home Office approaches to LGBT asylum needed
Home Secretary 'misled' to claim safety of LGBT people returned to Iran Urgent review of Home Office approaches to LGBT asylum needed
25th anniversary of the THT
2007 marks the 20th World AIDS Day and the 25th anniversary of the Terrence Higgins Trust. Commented the Green Party's LGBT Media Spoksperson, Phelim Mac Cafferty.
Assembly urges Moscow Mayor to have some Pride
The London Assembly has voted unanimously urging the Mayor of Moscow to lift the ban on the Moscow Gay Pride parade.
Brighton and Hove LGBT Greens' 15 Election Pledges to the Local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgend
Introducing the Green LGBT Manifesto, Phelim Mac Cafferty, spokesperson for the Brighton and Hove LGBT Green Party Group, said,
Caroline Lucas to contest 'gay capital' constituency for Greens
Green Party MEP Caroline Lucas hopes to become Britain's first Green MP at the next general election by contesting Brighton Pavilion constituency in the city widely known as the 'gay capital' of England.
Climate Change March 8th December
Greens in Brighton and Hove will join forces with people allover the planet on December 8th when they take part in the Campaign Against Climate Change march through Central London. The march is timed to coincide with the UN Climate Talks in Bali.
Green MEP warns Poland to rethink anti-homosexual Position
As the European Parliament debated the question of homophobia in the EU and, in particular Poland, despite attempts to get the subject off the agenda,
Are the Greens the new Left?
Are the Greens the new Left? Talking With Tatchell As Labour slides to the right, the Green Party is destined to displace Labour as the main left party of democracy, social justice, human rights, peace and environmental protection.
EU Parliament launch of shadow directive for protection against sexual orientation discrimination
Green UK MEP, Jean Lambert has welcomed the latest campaign move to increase protection against sexual orientation discrimination, launching a Shadow Directive on Equal Treatment of Persons Irrespective of Sexual Orientation, as a serious contribution to the Year of Equal Opportunities.
Green concern over US arms company running census
The Green Party is petitioning the government not to allow the 2011 census to be run by an American arms/intelligence company.
Green councillor demands Home Secretary stay deportation of Iranian lesbian
Cllr Ben Duncan, the parliamentary hopeful for Brighton Kemptown, has called on Home Secretary Jacqui Smith to halt the deportation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans asylum seekers to Iran, following fears that Iranian lesbian Pegah Emambakhsh is facing imminent deportation.
Green Euro-MP to address Brighton LGBT rally
LUCAS TO MARK INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA (IDAHO) Event: Caroline Lucas MEP addresses event to mark IDAHO Place: Peter Pan's Playground Volks Railway station, Madeira Drive, Brighton Time: TODAY, Thursday, May 17th, 8.
‘Green Light’ for Gay Club Smoking Terrace
Green councillor swings council vote after LGBT smokers suffer homophobic abuse
Green MEP demands greater equality for all LGBT communities
Green Euro MP Jean Lambert will tomorrow call for progress on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights as she pledges her support for the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) during the European Year of Equal Opportunities.
Green MEP demands peace for Riga Pride
Following recent events in Moscow, London?s Green Euro MP Jean Lambert, has called on the Latvian authorities to protect participants of the London twinned, Gay Pride march taking place in Riga this weekend.
LGBT Greens call for resistance against fascists
Fascist leader of the BNP, Nick Griffin and Holocaust Denier, David Irving to address Oxford Union
Green MEP joins pride parade and celebrations
GREEN Party MEP Caroline Lucas will be joining councillors and local Greens in this weekend's Pride parade and celebrations.
Green MEP welcomes decision to entitle gay man to partner's pension
Jean Lambert, the Green MEP for London, welcomed the opinion from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) yesterday that a gay man should be entitled to his deceased partner's pension. The Advocate General at the ECJ said that
Green MEP welcomes EP investigation into legality of proposed anti-homosexual law in Poland
As the Polish education minister announces legislation to outlaw all material dealing with homosexuality, including educational information, as a means to protect children from 'homosexual propaganda',
Greens at the front of fighting for legislative equality for LGBT communities
Hate Crimes Petition on the Prime Minster's Website Greens at the front of fighting for legislative equality for LGBT communities The Green Party has set up a petition on the Prime Minster's Website calling for the introduction of specific legislation for homophobic and transphobic hate crime.
Greens back protest against mayor of Moscow visit to City hall, in light of homophobic statements
Greens Back Protest against Mayor of Moscow visit to City Hall, in light of Homophobic statements Green Party Principal Speaker Derek Wall today hit out at the Mayor of Moscow's comments denouncing same-sex relationships and gay pride events as
Greens call on council to support LGBT education workers
The Green Party today called on education boss David Hawker to provide training to headteachers and governors on their responsibilities to protect Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans education workers.
Greens condemn Russian violence: EU must impose travel ban on Moscow Mayor Part 1
RUSSIA IS NOT A DEMOCRACY - Peter Tatchell after his recent beating and arrest at Moscow Gay Pride EU MUST IMPOSE TRAVEL BAN ON MOSCOW MAYOR - Green Party Principal Speaker Dr.
Greens condemn Russian violence: EU must impose travel ban on Moscow Mayor Part 2
Human rights are universal and indivisible.
Greens' debate: Scottish LGBT history to be celebrated
The battle to ditch Section 28 and the need to recognise the contribution of the LGBT community to Scottish society will be marked this evening (24 Jan) when Greens lead a debate in Parliament.
Green Solidarity with Polish voters in London
Greens support massive turnout for the right of every Polish vote to count. Historic turnout against the reactionary and homophobic government of the Kaczynkis
Greens question appointment of Dr Joel Edwards to Commission
Greens question appointment of Dr Joel Edwards to Commission. Greens assert that Commission should uphold the equality of the LGBT Communities
Greens surge in end of year opinion poll
A national poll placed the Green Party at 5%, yesterday, pushing the party into direct competition with the Lib Dems, Tories and Labour.
LGBT Hate Crimes make it into the Government's latest CJB
Greens elated to have helped push Government into adding new offence. Call to continue the fight for legislative equality for LGBT communities
Lib Dems let down LGBT community in model 'gay friendly' council
Lib Dem and Conservative-run Southwark Borough Council in south London - recently voted one of the most supportive councils in England for the LGBT communities - is letting down its lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender (LGBT) residents, say London Green Party activists.
Labour backs paedophile slur candidate
The Labour Party will fund the expected £30,000 legal costs of disgraced Labour councillor Miranda Grell, convicted on 21 September of smearing a rival gay Liberal Democrat candidate, Barry Smith, as a paedophile – in breach of electoral law - during a homophobic dirty tricks election campaign in Waltham Forest in 2006
MEP demands freedom for LGBT celebrations
Lucas calls on Lithuania and Russia to overturn LGBT march bans GREEN Party Euro-MP Caroline Lucas has called on the Russian and Lithuanian authorities to overturn bans on LGBT pride-style events.
Merseyside Police stuck in the 50s
Merseyside Police still spying in cottages, still wrecking lives
Minimum wage
THE THREE per cent increase in the minimum wage announced last week will deliver a real-terms pay cut to Brighton's lowest paid workers, the LGBT Group in the Green Party said today.
NHS agrees to monitor effects of HIV/Aids budget cuts
Brighton and Hove's Primary Care NHS Trust (PCT) has pledged to monitor closely the effects of Government cuts in its budget for work with people with HIV/Aids in the city.
One in seven would shun HIV friend
World AIDS Day: One in seven would shun HIV friend
Peter Tatchell to stand for Green Party
Peter Tatchell: The people of Oxford have an opportunity to make history by electing Britain's first Green MP. Labour and Andrew Smith have lost their heart and soul. They are the party of war, privatisation, the unfair council tax system and public services that often fail to deliver.
Pogues and faggot lyric – BBC hypocrisy
The BBC and other media are guilty of double standards when it comes to homophobic language, compared to racist language. What is needed is a consistent policy covering all bigoted insults, so that anti-Semitic, racist, homophobic, anti-Muslim and sexist lyrics are all treated in the same way.
Re-instate funding for the Albert Kennedy Trust
LGBT Housing Survey needed. Greens want clearer definitions on harassment in Housing. Greens push for help for victims of homophobic harassment.
Workplace discrimination continues
Workplace discrimination continues- new regulations not robust enough In a study of employment tribunal discrimination claims using the 2003 Sexual Orientation regulations, ACAS, the government's employment advice service, has revealed the low up-take and low awards to claimants.
LGBT History Month launches new interactive website
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans History Month UK have just launched their new interactive website.
Religious organisations are scaremongering
Green Party condemns moves to delay goods and services equality and welcomes House of Lords vote Should a lesbian pupil be expelled from a faith school because of her sexuality?Is it right that a faith-run homeless hostel can stop housing someone because they're gay? The answer to both of
Special legislation needed to tackle homophobic crime
In the light of the homophobic murder of Tony Hoare in Charlton Park, S E London, the Green Party LGBT group has again called for the rapid introduction of specific legislation for homophobic and transphobic hate crime.
Thankyou for your vote: now let's paint the Town Green!
The Green Party in Brighton and Hove is celebrating substantial victories in the local elections from 3rd May. Securing twice as many seats as were held at the previous elections, the Green Party now holds office throughout the centre of Brighton.
The General Election 2007
Greens await the decision from Gordon Brown as to when he will call the general election with anticipation. The LGBT community in Brighton Pavilion will be given an historic opportunity to elect the first Green Member of Parliament, Caroline Lucas.
The truth behind Labour and LGBT Rights
In reaction to a letter to the LGBT Press in Brighton and Hove regarding the Labour Party's work for LGBT People, Phelim Mac Cafferty of the LGBT Group of the Green Party wrote: While Kate Hanson of LCLGR talks about how David Cameron voted against Section 28,
UN should ban anti-gay laws, says Green Euro-MP
EURO-MP Caroline Lucas has added her name to calls for the UN to outlaw anti-gay laws around the world. Dr Lucas, who represents South-East England, has signed up to a letter demanding the UN Human Rights Council adopts a resolution requiring the worldwide decriminalisation of homosexuality.
Greens' concern over large Brighton HIV/AIDS and substance misuse budget cuts
Government cuts that have slashed budgets for essential services for HIV/AIDS and substance misuse patients in Brighton and Hove will be the subject of a motion of censure from Green Party councillors at the next full meeting of Brighton & Hove City Council on October 19.
A Strong Green presence at Europride
LGBT Green Party members and friends gathered in Trafalgar Squareon Saturday to demonstrate their support for the aims of EuroPride and to profile the work of the party on LGBT issues.
Brighton councillor calls for nightclub to cancel performance by anti-gay singer
A Brighton Green councillor is calling for a large concert venue in the city to cancel a performance by controversial 'dancehall' singer Buju Banton who has written and performed songs urging the shooting and killing of gay people.
Brighton gay councillor condemns homophobic Tory's remarks over 'gay men are all paedophiles'
Green councillors in Brighton and Hove, a city renowned as the 'gay capital' of England,
First City Council To Take Stand Against 'Murder Music'
Brighton and Hove, renowned as the 'gay capital' of England, is the first city council in the country to take a stand against 'murder music' after two motions calling on retailers to stop the sale of music containing murderous lyrics were passed unamended and unanimously last night.
Brighton gay councillor to stand down in next city elections
Simon Williams, one of Brighton's few openly gay councillors, has announced that he won't be standing for re-election to the city council in elections in 2007 The 34-year-old Green Party councillor, who has represented Brighton's central St Peters and North Laine area since 2003,
Buju Banton concerted canned
Commenting on the decision to cancel a concert by Jamaican dancehall singer Buju Banton at Brighton's Concorde 2 Club,
Councillors propose investigation into city HIV/AIDS cuts
Green Party councillors have asked the city council to investigate the impact of recent budget cuts on people living with HIV and AIDS in Brighton and Hove. NHS HIV/AIDS budgets in the city have been cut by a third in three years if inflation is included.
Erect Pink Heritage Plaques for Brighton’s Famous Gay Citizens, Says City Councillor
Brighton and Hove, renowned as the 'gay capital' of England, should introduce pink heritage plaques to celebrate the contribution to the city from members of its large lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, says Green Party councillor Bill Randall,
10th December 2006 Human Rights Day
When International Human Rights Day is marked Sunday 10 December, the London Green Party lesbian, gay bisexual (LGBT) group celebrates the progress made towards human rights recognition globally - especially equality and respect for diversity towards the LGBT community.
EU Greens condemn forced closure of Warsaw alternative club and Green Party HQ
Human Rights in Poland EU Greens condemn forced closure of Warsaw alternative club and Green Party HQ After a week long siege, Warsaw authorities today evacuated and closed
EU must stand up to homophobic and racist violence urges London Green MEP
On the occasion of a European Parliament resolution against racism and homophobia, adopted 15 June 2006,
Euro-MPs condemn seige of Polish gay club greens warn of culture of homophobic discrimination
GREEN Party Euro-MPs have warned of escalating state-sponsored homophobia in Poland after police in Warsaw blockaded 'Le Madame', a hugely popular gay club hosting political and cultural activities.
European Green Party Congress Geneva (October 2006)
At the EGP Congress in Geneva, LGBT Greens got together to form a new Green LGBT European Caucus. The meeting was convened by Yves de Matteis, a councillor from Geneva.
Gay activist and former councillor defects from Labour to Greens
One of Brighton's first openly gay local councillors has joined the Green Party from Labour. Nimrod Ping, 46, an architect and a former Labour councillor for the city centre Regency Ward in the 1990s has crossed over to the Greens following disillusionment with his old party.
Gay Greens Support Russian Embassy Picket
The Green Party today promised its support for a picket of the Russian Embassy in London on Thursday 2 March at 12 noon following the decision of the Mayor of Moscow to ban the Russian capital's first gay pride festival.
Green Euro-MP addresses London launch of International Day Against Homophobia
London's Green MEP, Jean Lambert, showed her support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community at the launch of the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) on Friday 7 April.
Green Euro-MPs back protest at Russian Embassy over Moscow Pride ban
The United Kingdom's two Green Party Euro-MPs Caroline Lucas and Jean Lambert today backed gay rights protestors picketing the Russian Embassy in London over the decision of the Mayor of Moscow Yury Luzhkov to ban that city's first 'Gay Pride' rally.
Green MEP Condemns Latvia's Defiance over LGBT Rights
Green MEP Jean Lambert has today condemned Latvia's refusal to introduce a law banning discrimination at work on grounds of sexual orientation.
Councillors spur action on city HIV/AIDS budget cuts
Brighton and Hove councillors have called on the local NHS to report on the impact of budget cuts into HIV/AIDS services in the city.
Green MEP pledges support for International Day Against Homophobia
Green MEP Jean Lambert has today given her support to the second International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) and emphasized the importance of eliminating homophobia from the world completely.
Green MEP urges all to come and speak up at Eurpride 2006
As London hosts Europride 2006 this weekend, (Saturday July 1st 2006) thirty-five years since Pride first began in the capital, Green Euro MP Jean Lambert pledged her support for the events tackling issues of bullying, discrimination and homophobic abuse.
Green MEP condemns Iran's homophobic persecutions
Jean Lambert expresses anger at 'horrific' events in Iran Marking the first anniversary of the hanging of two gay teenage boys in Iran Green MEP Jean Lambert spoke out in anger against Iran's homophobic persecution.
Greens call on council to promote new sex ed guidance
Brighton & Hove Green Party today called on their council to send copies of the government's new guidance on Sex & Relationships Education to all local schools.
Green MEP proposes blueprint for new anti-discrimination legislation
Green MEP Kathalijne Buitenweg proposes blueprint for new anti-discrimination legislation Dutch Green MEP Kathalijne Buitenweg has presented a proposal for a directive on anti-discrimination to the European Commission.
Greens celebrate three gay Green councillors in south London
The Green Party is celebrating the election of three openly gay councillors after the recent London borough elections on 4 May. Three Green gay councillors were elected in the London Borough of Lewisham after the Party gained an extra five seats on the south London council.
Greens Injured in Moscow Pride Attacks
Senior Green Party politicians were injured by fascist thugs, attacking the first ever Moscow Pride festival on Saturday. The attacks followed months of homophobic denouncements by Russian politicians and religious leaders. Earlier in the week, a court upheld the mayor's ban on a march.
London Euro MP condemns violence against east European gay prides
Recent outbreaks of violence towards Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) communities across Eastern Europe are a grave step backwards for equality and human rights a Green Party Euro MP has warned.
Greens provide High Court evidence in lesbian marriage case
The Green Party has provided evidence to the High Court in support of a lesbian couple's bid to get their Canadian marriage recognised in the UK.
Green MEP urges EU to re assert its commitment to anti discrimination
Green Euro MP, Jean Lambert, today urged the EU to reassert its commitment to anti-discrimination as a debate on a common resolution to tackle homophobia across Europe took place in the European Parliament.
Greens support Gay Police Association campaign
The Green Party supports the Gay Police Association in its campaign against religiously motivated hate crime.
Vitriolic attack by Respect Party activist on gay-rights campaigner
Desi Xpress has published unjustified and prejudiced attack on gay-rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell The Green Party are shocked and appalled by the recent attack on gay-rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell, in the Asian weekly entertainment newspaper, Desi Xpress.
Greens on course to win Westminster seat says pollster
The Greens are on course to take a Brighton parliamentary seat according to a local newspaper report.
Intergroup deplores Choice for Chairperson of the Parliamentary HRSAC
Intergroup deplores Latvian Parliament's Choice for Chairperson of the Parliamentary Human Rights and Social Affairs Committee The Latvian Parliament has confirmed the nomination of Janis Smits for the post of chairperson of the Parliamentary Human Rights and Social Affairs Committee,
Labour’s piecemeal approach to equality is flawed: time to stop 'blowing hot and cold’ on LGBT equal
Green Party conference LGBT fringe meeting, Hove Town Hall, Saturday, 23 September 2006 Labour's piecemeal approach to equality is flawed, said Peter Tatchell at a fringe meeting on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality at the national Green Party conference in Hove,
Lesbian Couple Fights On - But Not Through The Courts:
Appeal impossible through lack of funds The lesbian couple whose legal Canadian marriage was declared invalid by the High Court's Family Division earlier this year has vowed to fight on.
Lesbian couple lose High Court case for marriage recognition
Green lesbian, gay,
LGBT Green politicians: 'We're proud to be Green and gay'
Following the recent Mark Oaten MP male escort scandal, LibDem President Simon Hughes' coming out and the criticism of the LibDems by Outrage for there being so few prominent out-LGBT politicians in that party, Nigel Tart, National Green Party Spokesperson for Lesbian, Gay,
London Green Party LGBT Group Launched November 2006
The London LGBT Group was launched. The 1st November saw the first meeting of the London LGBT Group set up as a focal point for the LGBT community with an interest in Green politics. A dozen or so members of the community met at the Harp Pub, Chandos Place and set an agenda for the future.
London Mayor should persuade Moscow of benefits to Gay Pride
Following the news that Moscow Gay Pride Day has been banned, Darren Johnson, a gay Green Party Member of the London Assembly commented: 'Moscow is one of the Ken Livingstone's Partnership Cities.
Moscow Gay Pride banned
Religious groups threaten violence Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov has announced that the city government will not allow a gay parade
Plea to LGBT community - Say ‘No’ to religious opt outs on new goods and services law!
Two or three more days: plea to LGBT community - Say 'No' to religious opt outs on new goods and services law! Every response counts! There's a 50-50 split on responses received by the Government on whether to allow religious organisations to 'opt out' on the proposed goods and ser
Brighton: first UK city to commemorate International Day Against Homophobia
Brighton and Hove, renowned as the gay capital of England, could be the first city in the UK to formally commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), to be marked on 17 May in more than 40 countries across the world.
Prohibition of Riga’s Pride Parade
European Green Party demands consequences to be taken by the EU EGP-Spokesperson Lunacek: Police protected extremists but not peaceful demonstrators
Say no to opt-outs for faith groups on goods and services, say Greens
Simon Williams, a Brighton Green Party councillor, is concerned that the Government may bow to pressure from religious groups and allow them to continue discrimination against lesbian and gay people in the goods and services they provide such as housing and charitable care.
The UK's official Gay Wedding Show rockets the revolution
The UK's official, annual and most respected show came to an end yesterday in Manchester Town Hall. From Brighton to Manchester the show opened its doors to over 900 visitors proving the demand and need for a show like this and a change in the way wedding shows are held for the future.
UK Green MEP warns of dangers on LGBT Iranians
London Green Party Euro MP Jean Lambert today urged the Dutch Immigration Minister, Rita Verdonk, to rethink her decision to lift the ban on the deportation of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) asylum seekers to Iran.
Polish LGBT activist to speak at Green Party conference
Bartek Lech, the LGBT spokesperson of the Polish Green Party, will be a guest speaker at a fringe meeting at the Green Party's autumn conference. The meeting will be held from 7-8pm on Friday 22 September, at Hove Town Hall.
Adviser to Tory leader attacks gay sex laws
Vikram Dodd Wednesday April 27, 2005 GuardianAn adviser to Michael Howard on making the Tory party more inclusive has accused Labour of passing laws allowing children to be
Brighton gay councillors condemn anti-gay Question Time, BBC1
City's gay councillors condemn anti-gay Question Time Brighton and Hove's two gay city councillors have today united and issued a joint statement condemning BBC1's Question Time programme for allowing a homophobic religious leader, Stephen Green, to appear on tonight's programme,
Brighton Green Councillors Call For City Hate Crime Research
NEWS FROM THE GREEN GROUP OF COUNCILLORS ON BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL18 January 2005 Immediate ReleaseBRIGHTON GREEN COUNCILLORS CALL FOR CITY HATE CRIME RESEARCHResearch may be undertaken to explain apparent rises in reported hate crime in Brighton and Hove, including anti-gay attacks,
Brighton & Hove Greens to Call for Education Guidance
Green councillors are to challenge Brighton & Hove council to show its support for the LGBT community by issuing all education workers in the city with up to date guidance on LGBT issues.
Brighton LGBT Sussex-wide NHS merger warning
Brighton gay community's voice could be lost in Sussex-wide NHS merger warns councillorBrighton lesbian and gay community’s voice could be lost in Sussex-wide NHS merger warns councillorFrontline NHS services in Brighton and Hove such as working age mentalhealth,
Bromley Faces March Over Gay Ban
Protestors and campaigners are set to take to the streets of Bromley this weekend' in a march against the London borough's stance on civil partnerships.Members of the local lesbian and gay community' as well as protestors from across the UK' are expected to take part in the march.
Calls for Councillor to resign after gay slur
The gay community is calling for the resignation of councillor Brian Pidgeon from an equalities forum.
Caroline Lucas takes on homophobic Polish Mayor
The Mayor of Warsaw could be made to face a European Court for his refusal to allow a gay pride march in the city. Lech Kaczynski will be taken to court by lesbian and gay groups in the country who believe he discriminated against them by barring the march.
Civil Partnership Act
Civil Partnership Act - Greens Urge Awarenesss Campaign for Same Sex Benefits Regime Commenting on the opening of the Civil Partnership Register Nigel Tart National LGBT Spokesperson for the Green Party of England and Wales said:
Concern over low prosecution rate for gay hate crime in Brighton
Brighton and Hove City Councillor Simon Williams has written to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) asking why there were so few prosecutions for gay hate crime across Sussex last year relative to the number of reported homophobic crimes.
Equality Bill 'Leaves door open for homophobia'
Equality Bill
Gay Brighton parliamentary candidate opens election campaign
GAY BRIGHTON PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE OPENS ELECTION CAMPAIGN WITH WEBBLOGwww.simonwilliamsforwestminster.
Gay Times comment piece for February on murder music
'Boom Bye Bye’ - why we shouldn’t tolerate murder musicIt’s sad when gay activists are divided on issues over which we should all be in agreement; sad also when Gay Times promotes the ‘right’ to sell music that advocates the murder of lesbians and gay men.
Green Gay Campaigner to open Pride Week
Leading Green Gay and Human Rights Campaigner to open local Pride Week Leading Green Gay and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell is to give the keynote speech at the opening of Lancaster Pride Week. At the opening event of the week being held in the Ashton Hall on Friday December 2nd 7.
Greens celebrate best ever election results:
Highest General Election vote share and big County wins Green General Election headlines:- 22 % in Brighton Pavillion - 18% increase in Green vote share - Green vote doubles in target constituencies - 3.
Greens hail 'Pink' vote success
Former Green Party parliamentary candidate Simon Williams, the only gay candidate who contested the Brighton Kemptown constituency at the 5 May election, more than doubled the Green vote to 2,800 over last time.Greens polled almost 15,000 votes across the city of Brighton and Hove.
Greens Launch LGBT Manifesto
Human rights activist, Peter Tatchell, will launch the Green Party's manifesto on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender issues on Friday 15 April, and will be calling on LGBT voters to back the Greens.
Hotel Discrimination - a thing of the past?
News from councillor Simon Williams on Brighton and Hove city council Hotel Discrimination - a thing of the past for lesbians and gay men?
Independent Green hopes of making history Page 1
Vitriol among the voters raises Green hopes of making historyBy Michael McCarthy 29 April 2005 It would be a famous victory.
Independent Green hopes of making history Page 2
Funny, though. When we go out into the streets, people aren't talking so much about these things.
Investigation demanded after 'Gay pride' Banned
Investigation demanded after 'Gay pride' Banned 22 June 2005 Euro-mp demands investigation after Warsaw mayor bans 'gay pride' marchPOLAND'S human rights record has come under EU scrutiny after the mayor of Warsaw banned this year's 'gay pride' rally in the city.
Jamaican AIDS Activist Murdered
Steve Harvey executed by gunmen Hero of the Jamaican freedom struggle mourned by OutRage! London - 5 December 2005 Leading Jamaican AIDS activist, Steve Harvey, aged 30, was abducted by gunmen who forced their way into his home at 1am in the morning of 30 November, the eve of World AIDS Day.
Lib Dem Conference
The Green Party is still the only party to support marriage equality for lesbian and gay couples. We fully support pioneering lesbian wives Celia Katzinger and Sue Wilkinson, in their case to have their Canadian marriage recognised in the UK.
MP's 'faggot' abuse 'disgraceful'
Call for Bob Marshall-Andrews to apologise London € 10 November 2005 Labour MP Bob Marshall-Andrews has been condemned over allegations that he homophobically abused another Labour MP, Jim Dowd, calling him a
Peter Tatchell Launches Green LGBT Manifesto
"Vote Green for gay rights," urges TatchellLeading human rights campaigner and Green Party member, Peter Tatchell, urged LGBT people to vote Green on 5 May. "The Greens were the first party to elect an openly gay leader, Darren Johnson.
Plea to MPs 'deliver all the goods on gay equality'
Green City Councillor Simon Williams has written to Brighton and Hove's three MPs saying that they are not doing enough to persuade the Government to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
Polish Prime Minister is not welcome
Euro MP warns homophobic Polish Prime Minister is not welcome in UK 23rd Nov 2005 Prime Minister's actions
Same-sex partners are 'sleep-walking into a tax and benefits nightmare
News from Councillor Simon Williams, Brighton and Hove City Council.
Spanish MPs approve gay marriages
Spain's lower house of parliament has voted in favour of allowing gay couples to marry and adopt children. The controversial decision overrules last week's rejection of the bill by the upper house' the Senate.
Stephen Green - should he appear on a BBC debate?
'Stephen Green who is he' you ask€ If you're a member of the LGBT community you need to know. He hates everything you stand for and campaigns day (and probably night) to turn society against you simply because of your sexual orientation.
Tatchell's New Year Message to Labour
Gay rights group Outrage! have sent a New Year’s message to Tony Blair’s government telling it to
Terrorist danger to gay venues
Green Party LGBT News. Terrorist danger to gay venues. 18 July 2005. Summary"Increase security, urges OutRage! Gays get death threats from Islamists London - 18 July 2005 "Gay venues could be bombed by Islamic terrorists. All gay bars and clubs should introduce bag and body searches. Muslim fundamentalists have a viol
Why LGBT People Should Vote Green
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Green Party Calls for Gay-Sensitivity from RE Teachers
The Green Party today called on the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority to revise its new guidance on the teaching of religion.
Brighton Councillor Welcomes Ban on 'Murder Music'
Brighton & Hove Green City Councillor Simon Williams, who is openly gay, is welcoming the Home Office's decision to ban 'Sizzla Kalonji' [real name Miguel Orlando Collins] - a Jamaican reggae artist who has incited the murder of lesbians and gay men and white people in his music and concerts.
City seeks 'anti-gay' album ban
The first city-wide boycott of reggae and rap albums with
Assets warning on gay 'marriage'
Gay couples signing civil partnerships could be the next to suffer
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LGBT Greens launch petition to push Urgent review of Home Office approaches to LGBT asylum Calls for instruction, training and guidance for all asylum staff
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Greens slam 'divine right' to discriminate
The Greens are disappointed by the judgement of the Employment Tribunal today, that Islington Council infringed Ms Ladelle's 'divine right' to discriminate against same sex couples. We believe all registrars should be required to perform Civil Partnership ceremonies.
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European greens welcome extension of protection from discrimination
The European Green Party has welcomed the European commission's decision to extend anti-discrimination legislation so that it covers discrimination on grounds of age, disability, religion/belief and sexual orientation, beyond the workplace. Such legal protection already exists to deal with discrimination on grounds of
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Call for Robinson to resign now
LGBT Greens disappointment with lack of action against Robinson
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Heinz: Stand up to the Homophobes!
In reaction to the decision of Heinz to withdraw their advertisement which depicted a gay couple kissing, Phelim Mac Cafferty, media spokesperson for LGBT Greens stated:
Mrs Robinson
Mrs Robinson- Jesus loves you more than you will ever know
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Brightoin IDAHOBIT – Photo Opportunity (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia)
Brighton anti-homophobia rally
Green MEP calls for world human rights campaign at Brighton anti-homophobia rally
Mehdi must stay demo - call to reform the asylum system to protect LGBT refugees
Over 120 protesters braved hail and rain to demand that gay Iranian asylum seeker, Mehdi Kazemi, be granted refuge in the UK.
LGBT Parenting
So where are we on the issue of LGBT parents? Upon thinking about the subject I realised I know loads of them actually. 2 are teachers, one's a nurse, one works for local government and another's a manager in a betting firm.
Welcome for the Goods, Services and Facilities Regulations from the Green Party
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Working Group in the Green Party(1) today welcomes the introduction of the Goods, Services and Facilities regulations in April.
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LGBT Greens condemn attack on LGBT monument in Berlin
LGBT Greens condemn attack on LGBT monument in Berlin Wake-up call for a relentless challenge against the far-right
Not Proud of Waste
Council must provide better support to Pride organisers to improve waste facilities at next year's event
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