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  • Anti-gay stigma in Trinidad and Tobago Anti-gay stigma in Trinidad and Tobago

    In 2007 Elton John was booked to perform at a jazz festival on the island of Tobago. As a performer, ... Read more

    Wed October 21st, 2009 - No Comments

  • GLBT life in Mexican border towns GLBT life in Mexican border towns

    While Mexican border towns are dynamic and cross-cultural, they are also often the scene of violence against marginalised communities. Dr Vek Lewis, ... Read more

    Wed September 30th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Gradual change in Ecuador Gradual change in Ecuador

    Ecuador’s current president, the left-leaning Rafael Correa, has been relatively outspoken in support of gay rights. When an Ecuador national was ... Read more

    Wed September 23rd, 2009 - No Comments

  • Belgrade prepared for Pride Belgrade prepared for Pride

    The first and last time gay activists staged a Pride parade in Belgrade, skinheads and Serbian nationalists attacked the demonstrators. ... Read more

    Wed September 16th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Lebanese activists in unique situation Lebanese activists in unique situation

    In February this year 50 Lebanese activists, some carrying rainbow flags, protested against the beating of two gay men by ... Read more

    Wed September 9th, 2009 - No Comments

  • Nations united to support global rights Nations united to support global rights

    In the days following July 19 2005, photographs of two teenage boys dangling by the neck in the ironically named ... Read more

    Wed March 4th, 2009 - No Comments

  • SWITCHBOARD

    The Gay & Lesbian Switchboard provides free and confidential telephone counselling, information and support. Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 6pm – 10pm, Wednesday 2pm, Friday – Sunday 6pm – 9pm. Call (03) 9663 2939 or Freecall 1800 184 527 (country VIC only).

  • POLICE

    The Victoria Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers can help with GLBTI crime. Contact Sergeant Scott Davis on 9247 6944 or email melbourne.gllo@police.vic.gov.au

  • FREEDOM 2 B

    Freedom2b is a monthly community support group offering support information and dialogue around issues of faith and sexual orientation. Connected with Anthony Venn Brown's group in Sydney, Freedom2b networks with GLBTI people of Christian and Pentecostal backgrounds. Call 0410 561 431 for details.
    www.freedom2b.org

  • PFLAG

    P-Flag is a support group for the family and friends of lesbians and gays. Parents, siblings, friends and loved ones come together to confidentially offer support: the motto is 'Keeping families together'. P-Flag meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Toorak Bowls Club.
    www.pflagvictoria.org.au

  • VAC

    The Victorian AIDS Council has three locations in inner Melbourne, offering support and advice to people living with HIV/AIDS or seeking safe sex information. Visitors can be tested for STDs, receive counselling and buy discounted vitamins and dietary supplements.
    www.vicaids.asn.au

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