Homophobic Murder of British Consul John Terry.

Once again Jamaica and homophobia are linked.

Homophobia is rife on the island and attacks on gay men and lesbians are common.

Focus on Talent talks to Aleem Khan

Aleem Khan is the director of the short film Diana, which was premiered at The 23rd London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival in April.

My aim was to make a film that people could relate to in some way. In our lives we have all suffered from some kind of rejection, isolation or loss.

Support for those with HIV

Peter Shapcott founded The Eddie Surman Trust after his partner Eddie following the suicide of his partner after he was diagnosed positive.

Positiveline has saved many lives over the years and that was the aim of the trust. I am also able to tell someone who is feeling suicidal, from my own experiences, that your loved ones will never be the same again.

The work of AKT

Help, advice, support and housing from the Albert Kennedy Trust.

The charity is named after Albert Kennedy, who fell to his death from the top of a car park in Manchester in 1989 whilst trying to escape a gang of ‘queerbashers’.

Focus on Talent talks to Marcus Reeves

The singer-songwriter talks about his new show Three-Zero, as well as his hit Postcards from God: The Sister Wendy Musical.

A story of boys and bands and beer,
Of playing it straight and playing it queer.
Of mother and father, of villain and hero,
Of starting at one and approaching three zero

The work of the NAT

NAT’s 2008 campaign Respect & Protect.

Prejudice results in everyday problems for those living with HIV that are not related to their HIV status. Difficulties at work, rejection by family and friends, violence: these too often result from the perception of HIV as portrayed in the media, and from fear resulting from ignorance about how HIV is passed on as well as an unfounded fear of becoming infected.

A chat with LGBT yout worker Ellen Hill.

Polari‘s first Local Hero is a person who works with LGBT youth, providing information, outreach and support to hundreds of young people who are at a time of their lives when they need it most.

Most importantly look after yourself, get support and someone to talk to who won’t judge you. This could be a trusted teacher, a good friend, a youth worker, a Lesbian and Gay helpline.

Focus on Talent talks to illustrator Mihkel Mõttus

Illustrator Mihkel Mõttus talks about coming out, and how a scholarship to the UK changed his personal and professional life.

I realized then that being an artist wasn’t really about the money, but rather about doing something you love.