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		<title>Europe speaks up for IDAHO</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The European Parliament cross-party group on LGBT issues have come together to make a video for this year&#8217;s International Day Against Biphobia, Homophobia &#38; Transphobia. They say: &#8220;In Europe, growing up lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender can be challenging: difference often leads to bullying, self-harm, and sometimes suicide attempts. Studies consistently point to higher physical and mental health risks for LGBT young people. &#8220;For IDAHO 2012, over 50 European politicians and leaders from all EU institutions join forces telling LGBT teenagers they are working to make things better, and put an end to homophobia and transphobia.&#8221; &#160; Find out more about the Intergroup here]]></description>
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		<title>International Day Against Biphobia</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[May 17th is the International Day Against Biphobia, Homophobia and Transphobia (commonly &#8216;IDAHO&#8217;). It was on 17 May 1990 that homosexuality stopped being considered a mental illness by the World Health Organisation. Across the country many Town Halls, business premises and community centres will be flying rainbow flags to show their support for LGB&#38;T equality &#38; liberation. There  is a more powerful dimension too though: there are over 70 countries in the world today where it is a criminal offence to be bisexual or gay. Seven countries still have the death penalty for those deemed to have had sex with someone of the same gender. Respect for transgender people in law varies hugely from one country to another similarly. Read more about events and the history of IDAHO here. &#160; IDAHO&#8217;s mission against prejudice against LGB&#38;T people is variously described as referring to homophobia, to homophobia and transphobia, and to biphobia, homophobia and transphobia. We prefer to think of it using the more inclusive language.]]></description>
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		<title>Another Doctor Who bisexual</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat has outed the show&#8217;s second bisexual character. In a Twitter conversation about the Doctor&#8217;s understanding of sexuality he declared River Song to be bisexual, as well as established bi favourite Jack Harkness: It remains to be seen whether River&#8217;s sexuality will be part of the plotlines on-screen or simply something that all the fans will now know about; we&#8217;ll be watching eagerly!]]></description>
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		<title>Scotland: Time to step up for Marriage Equality</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leading Scottish LGB&#38;T campaign group the Equality Network are highlighting that there is just one month left before the Scottish Government is due to announce whether it will bring forward legislation to lift the ban on same-sex marriage. Between now and 15th June, they are asking as many people in Scotland as possible to contact your MSPs (Members of the Scottish Parliament) and sign the equal marriage petition Opponents of equality have in the last few months spent over £50,000 on campaign materials, secured 22,000 signatures on their petition, and delivered 300,000 leaflets to homes across Scotland. Find out more on how you can help to ensure that the Scottish Government make the right decision: Take Action]]></description>
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		<title>Need a helping hand to go to BiCon? Act soon.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 09:52:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With less than three months before this year&#8217;s BiCon gathering of bi and bi-friendly folk, we wanted to highlight an important date coming up in two weeks&#8217; time. The organisers say, &#8220;Accessibility to all is one of BiCon’s core values. We want you to be able to enjoy BiCon regardless of disability, sickness, childcare commitments or income. One of the main ways we help people to come to BiCon is provide financial help in meeting their needs through the Equality Fund.&#8221; If you want to apply for help from the Equalities Fund please note the deadline for applications is Friday 1st June 2012. &#160;]]></description>
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