The Indian city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) will for the first time ever join at least 100 cities across the world in celebrating pride on its streets this June.
Toronto's City Clerk's office will be open this Pride weekend in anticipation of a large number of same-sex couples wanting to marry as Canada becomes the first country in the world to allow same-sex marriages between non-residents.
HIV/AIDS advocates worry that a new UNAIDS report which found that condoms fail to protect against HIV 10% of the time - mainly due to incorrect usage and human error - may be used by proponents of abstinence to further claim that condoms are ineffective in preventing HIV infections and to push for less funding for condom distribution programs.
The third annual NATION party, hailed by the international press as "Singapore's coming out party," will include the main party on Sentosa on August 8 as well as a welcome party and a poolside recovery party.
Despite having to drive all the way to Singapore's East Coast Park for Fridae's "Boys Of Summer" Party, Alvin Tan explains why the energetic crowd and the merry-making which ensued was well worth the long drive to and from home.
Singapore will welcome home and raise a cheer for their sweaty and determined band of bikers this Sunday at 3pm at the Singapore Street Festival, National Youth Park on Sunday 8 June.
More than 700 Australians, mostly gay and bisexual men, became infected with HIV last year; experts blame infections on increased levels of unprotected sex spurred by a growing sense that HIV antiretroviral drugs have turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable chronic illness.
A Bill equalising the age of consent for gay males in New South Wales at 16 years was passed last night, bringing it in line with heterosexuals and in all other states in Australia.
Twenty riders and seven support crew from Singapore will leave for Kuala Lumpur on 31 May for a 900km charity ride to raise funds for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention. Donations sought!