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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Action Against Homophobia

Enough is Enough! Action Against Homophobia Homophobia bruises, batters and kills people every day. People we know. People we love. Homophobia is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. It has never been more important than right now to take action. Screen and stage legend Sir Ian McKellen and Coronation Street star Antony Cotton, have already signed up to [...]

The Equality Bill, making equality a reality

The Equality Bill has passed through its final stages in parliament and will now become law after receiving royal assent. The bill, which gives new protections to gay people, was sent for royal assent last night. It is designed to consolidate and simplify existing equality laws, encompassing characteristics such as race, gender and sexual orientation. A flagship feature [...]

Kristian Digby patron of Jigsaw partner The Albert Kennedy Trust has died aged 32

Kristian Digby 24th June 1977 – 1st March 2010 Kristian had been a Patron of Jigsaw’s partner the Albert Kennedy Trust since 2004. Kristian was an incredible supporter of the work of the Albert Kennedy Trust he had genuine empathy for the homeless LGBT young people they work with. The trust state that: “It is thanks to Kristian’s [...]

IMPRISONED FOR BEING IN LOVE

The Times Online have reported on the arrest of Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjezat: Since they became the first openly gay couple in Malawi to be engaged, Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza have been arrested, put in prison and charged with offences that could lead to a 14-year jail sentence. Between true love and gay martyrdom, [...]

Press Complaints Commission judges the word “tranny” offensive.

The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) has ruled that a Belfast newspaper breached the press code of practice for calling a trans woman a “tranny” Keira McCormack complained she had been deeply insulted by the November 1st 2009 article in the Sunday Life which described her as “burly”. She had worked as a rape counsellor in Belfast between [...]

Vigil for victims of hate crime

A vigil for victims of hate crime is due to take place in central London’s Trafalgar Square. Homophobic attack victims Ian Baynham, who died earlier this month, and James Parkes, who was injured in Liverpool on Sunday, will be among those honoured. Speeches will be made before the two-minutes silence 2100 GMT. Organiser Mark Healey said: “If we [...]

Welcome to Jigsaw

Jigsaw is a one-stop-shop for young lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people across London who are homeless or having trouble at home. Jigsaw is a like passport, it allows you to access not just one but four organisations to pick and choose the support that’s right for you. There are four pieces to Jigsaw they are The Albert Kennedy Trust, Stonewall Housing, Galop and PACE. Please look around the site to find out more and find out how we can support you.

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