PinkNews to celebrate 25 January as Peter Tatchell Day – legendary campaigner turns 60

To mark the 60th birthday of our most iconic human rights campaigner, PinkNews.co.uk will be naming Wednesday 25 January Peter Tatchell Day.

To celebrate the day, they will look back at the enormous contribution Peter Tatchell has made to the fight for equal gay rights and human rights in general across the UK and abroad with contributions from all around the globe.

Late January will also mark 45 years of human rights campaigning by the naturalised Briton, and 10 years since the Peter Tatchell Foundation was originally launched.

Full story here - http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/01/08/pinknews-to-celebrate-25th-january-as-peter-tatchell-day-legendary-campaigner-turns-60/ 

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and a happy new year?

Don't forget to check out the "What's On" and "Forum" sections of this website on a regular basis and please feel free to contribute by contacting me at lynsey.radmore@googlemail.com.

Lynsey (Chair of the Rainbow Forum)

government transgender action plan

The Home Office has published the first ever Government transgender equality action plan. The plan includes firm commitments to improve the lives of transgender people and support businesses and public bodies so they have the right tools to support transgender people. The document is the culmination of an active engagement with the transgender community, practitioners and the voluntary sector. Read it here

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/equalities/lgbt-equality-publications/transgender-action-plan?view=Binary

Gay & Trans friendly nails in Hereford!

The Littlest Hair House in Hereford, Maylord Orchard (behind Butter Market) is very LGBT friendly.
Carla, who is the nail technician, is a straight ally and offers privacy for any men and trans who would like to have tips, acrylic or gel nails. Just let her know when you book. She does NOT use metal files, and a full set of tips is only £30 with infils from £15. She offers a wide range of services including pedicures.
The telephone number is 01432 277377.

Anti-homophobia and transphobia logo competition launched

Budding designers have been asked to create an emblem to help sports clubs, fans and players mark their support for the government's campaign to kick homophobia and transphobia out of sport.

Spread the message

Minister for Equalities Lynne Featherstone said:

'Over 2,000 individuals and clubs have already signed up to the Government Charter for Action to kick homophobia and transphobia out of sport and I thank them for their support.

'The competition will help encourage even more people to get involved and spread the message far and wide that homophobic and transphobic abuse is never acceptable.'

Choosing the winner

Rugby Union star Ben Cohen will choose the top designs from all the entries; it will then be over to the general public to vote in February for the winner. The winning design will become the official logo for the campaign. 

Ben Cohen, MBE, England Rugby World Cup champion said:

'I am passionate about standing up against homophobia and making sure sport is a welcoming place for everyone. The winning logo will allow sports fans, players and clubs to clearly show their support for tackling this issue and help unite everyone who loves sport behind this important campaign.'

Prizes

Prizes donated by The Football Association, The Football League, The Lawn Tennis Association, the Rugby Football League and Ben Cohen include:

• a mascot package for under 11’s at an England Football International at Wembley
• 2 tickets to the Championship playoff finals at Wembley
• 2 tickets to the AEGON tennis Championship at Queens
• 4 tickets to the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final
• a signed Ben Cohen shirt
• a tour of Wembley Stadium

Get involved

The logo competition is targeted at young people but is open to anyone with creative flair. Applicants have been asked to come up with a design that conveys a message of inclusion and respect in sport.

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/lgbt-logo