Gay Rights
It remains extremely important that gay couples write Wills to protect the surviving partner. The surviving partner of a gay relationship frequently suffers badly where there is no will. LEAVE A WILL - NOT DOUBT AND WORRY!To raise awareness on the extent of State Sponsored Homophobia in the world, ILGA have created a few items (in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish) you may want to use around you:
The Human Rights Act - From October 2, 2000, the Human Rights Act comes into full effect. It safeguards 16 basic rights, like the right to liberty, freedom of expression and respect for private and family life. These are all the things we should have been used to in this country, (that is, if you are not gay, or black). But if your rights are ever infringed, it's good to know that there's something you can do about it. If you would like to know more about the Human Rights Act, you can visit the Home Office human rights unit.
Is your prospective employer a Diversity Champion? At Stonewall, the UK's leading gay equality organisation, they work with Britain's top employers to make sure they treat their gay staff fairly.Read more: The Stonewall Guide to Gay Discrimination in the UK
