Next week the United Nations General Assembly will meet. France on behalf of the EU is to make a declaration from the podium in support of the human rights of all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

The organisers of Moscow Pride have written to the Human Rights Commissioner of the Council of Europe - the event has been banned every year.

Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, welcomed the announcement today by Her Majesty the Queen that the Equality Bill will be brought forward in Parliament within the next year.

Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, welcomed the announcement today by Her Majesty the Queen that the Equality Bill will be brought forward in Parliament within the next year.

Yesterday's introduction of key members of the National Security Team by President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden saw many firsts.

Yesterday's introduction of key members of the National Security Team by President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden saw many firsts.

Last night a charity that works with the victims of homophobic and transphobic bullying was honoured with a parliamentary reception.

Last night a charity that works with the victims of homophobic and transphobic bullying was honoured with a parliamentary reception.

Earlier this month, Queen Mary, University of London, launched a specialist legal advice centre for gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people.

Last month's government reshuffle focused mainly on the return of Lord Mandelson to the fold, but there was another highly significant appointment.