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Church in Wales approves blessings of same-sex unions but stops short of marriage
"We want to build a church that can make space for each other whatever our different perspectives," said Most Reverend Cherry Vann, Archbishop of Wales
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Archbishop Cherry Vann speaks out following criticism of her sexuality: ‘I cannot see how it’s wrong’
While The Church in Wales has refused to respond to criticism, Vann insisted it is not "wrong" for her to love her partner in a new interview
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Church in Wales says it won’t respond to criticism of Archbishop Cherry Vann’s sexuality
Vann’s appointment marks two milestones for the denomination. She is both its first woman leader and its first openly LGBTQ+ Archbishop.
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Welsh first minister Mark Drakeford hits out at ‘cruel and hostile’ trans debate
“We want Wales to be a nation where everyone feels free,” he said
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Wales to lift restrictions on LGBTQ+ people donating tissue and stem cells
"Wales had agreed to lift the restrictions which had prevented MSM donating blood"
Culture Film & TV
Queer stars Callum Scott Howells and Luke Evans lead cast for new BBC drama The Way
It will be directed by Michael Sheen
News World
German Football Association exec says teams ‘blackmailed’ on One Love armband
“We are not impostors who claim they have values and then betray them,” media director Steffen Simon said.
Culture Film & TV
Iris Prize LGBTQ Film Festival announces shortlist and jury for Best Feature
Students from the University of South Wales will choose the winning film.
Culture Film & TV
Iris Prize LGBTQ film festival unveils shortlist for Best International Short Film for 2022
Filmmakers from India, Australia, and Norway are up for the 2022 International Short prize
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Gareth Thomas’ ex-partner accuses rugby legend of ‘deceptively’ transmitting HIV
Ian Baum is seeking a six-figure sum from the former Wales International.
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The Welsh Parliament’s Hannah Blythyn is on a mission for a total ‘conversion therapy’ ban
Hannah Blythyn is Wales' only out lesbian lawmaker.
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The owner of Cardiff’s Queer Emporium would have ‘no choice’ but to close and move if a bar opens nearby
The Queer Emporium is opposing the opening of a cocktail bar opposite, which it says could endanger its own customers.
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Welsh Government plans for a complete ‘conversion’ therapy ban to move forward
The Government's Deputy Minister for Social Partnership, Hannah Blythyn says no-one will be left behind by their ban.
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David Paisley calls out JK Rowling for mocking typo in police tweet about supporting the LGBTQ community
As South Wales Police defended their LGBTQ outreach programme on Twitter, Rowling mocked them for a typo.
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Man sentenced to 60 hours community service after homophobic attack on two men in Cardiff
22-year-old Ieuan Lewis from Abertillery has also been ordered to pay £200 in compensation to his victims.
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Wales bidding to become ‘most LGBTQ-friendly nation in Europe’
The Welsh government has launched a consultation on inequality and discrimination faced by the community.
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Wales elects world’s ‘first-ever openly non-binary mayor’
Exclusive: Mayor of Bangor Owen J Hurcum, who identifies as genderqueer and agender, speaks to Attitude about their new role
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Wales makes availability of Covid vaccine easier for people living with HIV
Welsh government has made changes "so that your HIV clinic can make the arrangements for you to be contacted.”
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Royal Mint rejected coin commemorating decriminalisation of homosexuality due to ‘lack of appeal’
Newly-released documents show plans to mark the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act 1967 were rejected back in 2015.
Culture Sexuality
Covid-19: Global list of over 100 Pride cancellations and postponements
Find out the current status of Pride events across the globe as the world continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic