President-elect Obama challenged over HIV civil rights abuses
An LGBT civil rights group has urged the new President of the United States to tackle inequalities faced by people living with HIV and AIDS.
HIV charity questions government spending on international AIDS relief
A charity that provides financial help to people in poverty living with HIV and AIDS in the UK has questioned why the government is proposing to spend £6 billion on international HIV projects.
Be aware of HIV say gay MPs
Two government ministers have appealed to the gay community to increase awareness of HIV. A new Terrence Higgins Trust campaign targeting undiagnosed HIV+ gay men was launched today, World AIDS Day.
Britain's £15m support for change in direction on AIDS in South Africa
The UK's International Development Minister travelled to Johannesburg last week to offer the new South African Health Minister, Barbara Hogan, direct support as she embarks upon a new drive to tackle the HIV epidemic.
Gays in Haiti show their Pride during AIDS march
A small group of men openly declared their homosexuality during a protest in Haiti at the weekend.
UK leads the global AIDS fight says Prime Minister
The Prime Minister has marked World AIDS Day with a statement of support for the fight against the disease worldwide.
MEPs call for worldwide action on AIDS
Leading members of the European Parliament are calling on leaders at all levels of society to support existing commitments to strengthen vulnerable communities.
New guidelines advise Irish doctors how to treat gay and lesbian patients
The Irish College of General Practitioner's (ICGP) launched a comprehensive guide to lesbian, gay and bisexual issues for GPs this week.
Health ambassador sacked for standing by anti-gay comments
Australia's Health Minister Nicola Roxon has dismissed one of the new Men's Health Ambassadors for co-authoring an anti-gay, anti-transgender report.
New legal advice service for LGBT victims of domestic abuse
A firm of solicitors has joined forces with Stonewall Housing to create an advice service for LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse.
Trevor Phillips: "We can't allow a spiral of silence on homophobic bullying to continue"
Last night a charity that works with the victims of homophobic and transphobic bullying was honoured with a parliamentary reception.
Number of HIV+ gay men in China rises to 5% in three years
A new survey of gay men in China has found that 4.9% are living with HIV. In 2005 the figure was 0.4%.
HIV-positive man faces jail sentence for deliberately infecting partners
A judge in Victoria, Australia said that an HIV-positive grandfather from Melbourne preyed on "vulnerable" gay men when he tried to infect them with the virus.
New HIV and sexual health centre opens in Gloucester
A new office of sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust will be opened in Gloucester tomorrow.
Burundi activists seek internal solution to new law on homosexual acts
HIV groups in the African nation of Burundi have met with the country's health minister to discuss parliamentary moves to criminalise homosexual acts.
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