News & Blog

KKK distributes flyers in Kentucky telling immigrants to ‘leave now’

The KKK is one of the most infamous white supremacist hate groups in the US. Read more here.

Celebrities react to Donald Trump’s ‘two gender’ policy: ‘We will NOT be silent’

The President of the United States has ruled that America will recognise only two sexes: male and female. Many were quick to point out Donald Trump doesn’t know the difference between 'sex' and 'gender', and celebrities have expressed their support for those impacted by his new executive order. Read more here.

Bishop asks Trump to show mercy to LGBT people and migrants

Meanwhile, Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde asked Trump for "mercy", citing feelings of fear among LGBT and immigrant communities. Watch here.

Same-sex marriage is about to become legal in Thailand

Better news from Thailand, as this week it becomes the first country south east Asia to recognise marriage equality. Read more here. More than 100 couples tied the knot on the very same day - watch here.

Far-right 'groomed' town during protests - ex-minister

Former government minister Lee Waters said vulnerable constituents in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, were targeted to push a "race agenda" during protests in the town in 2023. Read more here.

Tory MP Esther McVey Has 2 Embarrassing Slip-Ups When Talking About Diversity Schemes On Live TV

She was informally known as the minister for common sense up until the July general election. Read more here.

Why cutting disability benefits will be a nightmare for the UK government

Rachel Reeves took on Conservative plans to save £3 billion by making it harder for new claimants to receive the highest level of a health and disability benefit. But a court has now ruled that Tory consultation into the measures was so unfair that it is unlawful - leaving the work and pensions secretary with a major problem. Read more here.

A busy February beckons, with the following festivals and awareness days:

·       LGBT History Month

·       Feb 1 World Hijab Day

·       Feb 4 World Cancer Day

·       Feb 3-9 Sexual abuse & sexual violence awareness week

·       Feb 3-9 Race Equality Week

·       Feb 5 National Girls and Women in Sport Day (US)

·       Feb 6 Time to Talk Day 

·       Feb 6 International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM

·       Feb 7 Ethnicity Pay Gap Day

·       Feb 9-15 Random Acts of Kindness Week

·       Feb 11 Safer Internet Day

·       Feb 24-28 Emotional Health Week

·       Feb 20 World Day of Social Justice

·       Feb 24 National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (UK)

·       Feb 28 International Stand up to Bullying Day

·       Feb 28 Start of Ramadan (Muslim festival)