Same-sex partnership in South Africa

Today the South African parliament passed the Civil Union bill by 230 votes to 41. This makes it the first country in Africa to legalise same-sex weddings, in a move which follows a ruling by their Constitutional Court last year that the existing laws discriminated against same-sex couples.

14 Nov 2006
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Welcome for new HIV resource

The National AIDS Trust has launched a practical resource for teachers providing ideas on integrating HIV into the national curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4. The pack is designed for use throughout the school year, but has been launched ahead of World AIDS Day, so that teachers can plan lessons and activities for this international day of awareness.

14 Nov 2006
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Pratap Jethwa in London

NHS March

Coleman Lib Dem activist Pratap Jethwa was in London recently lobbying MPs against NHS cut backs and job losses.

14 Nov 2006
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