News from Iceland's LGBT community

Boys only at Barbara

  • Published: 22 June 2011

 

Reykjavík Gay Pride is coming up and Gay Pride is throwing a party at Barbara for the boys in town. The Gay Pride benefit dances are important part of funding the coming up event so we urge all boys in town to show up and have some fun and show support. DJ Manny. House opens at midnight. Check out Queer Cafe Truno on the groundfloor for a nice warm up before hitting the dancefloor upstairs. Visit Reykjavik Gay Pride website for more information about the biggest and the most colourful event in Reykjavik.

Human Rights Prize to Reykjavik Gay Pride

  • Published: 20 June 2011

Gay pride 

Recently Reykjavik Gay Pride was awarded Reykjavik´s Human Rights Prize at an official cermony attended by members of the city council, the city’s committee on equal rights as well as members of the Reykjavik Gay Pride. Reykjavik´s  Human Rights Prize is awarded annually, after a nomination from the committee on equal rights and given to a individuals, a group or an organization for an outstanding contribution to the humanitarian cause. Read more ...

Lez Jungle Girl´s night out

  • Published: 20 June 2011

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Lez Jungle, a lesbian social group, is inviting all girls to have some fun at Barbara Friday June 24th.  For those girls who want to start early they can join the formal dinner starting at 6 pm (ISK 3.700) and 10 pm Barbara opens it´s doors for all women who want to dance the night away with Dj Tooth and DJ Ragga Sex performing. Special theme for the evining is black and white! After midnight, 1 am, Barbara opens up for everyone. For more information visit Lez Jungle Facebook pages.

BEARS ON ICE 2011 registration opens

  • Published: 01 March 2011

BEARS ON ICE

BEARS ON ICE 2011 registration is now open. The event kicks off September 8th with a welcome party and finishes with Sunday brunch after four days of fun! This is the 7th year the event takes place in Reykjavik, the world´s northernmost capital. This small and friendly four day event (Thursday - Sunday) offers bears, cubs, admirers and friends the opportunity to see little bit of Iceland and have fun with like minded guys. Read more ...

Files complaint after being refused to donate blood

  • Published: 24 February 2011

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An 18 year old gay man is filing a complaint against the Ministry of health after being refused  to donate blood  at the Icelandic blood bank recently. Current rules on blood donation in Iceland do not allow men who have had sex with a person of the same gender to donate blood.  The complaint states that the rules in place are discriminating and violation against local law, the constitution and the Europian Convention on Human rights. Read more ...

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