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Hello, I'm Colin Fallesen and here are the international LGBT news headlines from Pinksixty.
El Salvador has rejected an anti-gay constitutional amendment for the 4th time.
The bill which would prohibit same sex marriage and gay adoption failed to gain the required
votes during Friday’s session.
Protestors demonstrated outside the Nigerian High Commission in Kenya on Saturday in support
of African LGBTi's.
It formed part of a weekend of action against anti-gay laws across Africa.
Canadian cities are flying the rainbow flag in protest at Russia’s anti-gay laws, but
not without criticism.
The mayor of Ottawa told one person who said they wouldn’t vote for him as a result,
that his vote wasn’t wanted.
British Olympic diver, Tom Daley is to boycott the FINA Diving Championships in Moscow this
year.
It could affect his world ranking - but he feels he has a larger responsibility.
And finally, Sydney’s Fair Day turned into a massive protest when 70,000 people joined
hands in support of LGBTi Russians.
The same-sex hand-holding initiative was launched by Pride House following their ban from the
winter games.
Well that's all from us at Pinksixty for today. Join us again tomorrow.