The prosecution at the session held in the Azbakia Misdemeanour Court in Cairo on Sunday said the 17 had been arrested while engaging in homosexuality inside an apartment. They have been accused of promoting homosexuality and inciting debauchery. All denied the charges. The court adjourned until October 29, when it is expected to deliver a verdict.
Earlier today, the National Parks Conservation Association launched a walking tour that’s dedicated to telling the story behind the 1969 Stonewall uprising and the subsequent fight for LGBTQ rights. This self-guided walking tour will include 20 different stops near and around the Stonewall Inn (now a national monument), in the Greenwich Village area.
Malta has become the “gold standard” of LGBTQI reforms, according to the head of the United Nations’ LGBT equality campaign. In a video endorsement, Charles Radcliffe, who also heads the Equality and Non-discrimination team at the UN Human Rights office in New York, said Malta had lit the way in the sector.
The Immigration Department is working with the police and Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) to obtain information about individuals who could be entering Malaysia for the beer festival and gay party, said Immigration Department director-general Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali.
LGBT travel is no longer “alternative.” Over 75 leading destinations and most major hotel chains actively market to the LGBT community. LGBT tourism and hospitality represents about 10% of the U.S. travel industry but is still often overlooked by travel suppliers. LGBTs travel far more often and spend more per trip and per year than their general market counterparts.
Derry Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy has welcomed the news that First Housing will be launching their Safe Space Housing for the LGBT community today at their Jefferson Court Project.
Gay Games 10, taking place in Paris next August, has nearly 4,000 athlete registrations, which organizers say is “ahead of schedule.” This is very positive news to some athletes who may be wary of another quadrennial LGBT sporting event after the cancelation of the Outgames in May due in large part to low registration.
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