A woman who fled homophobic persecution in Uganda six years ago is being held in a Swedish prison, awaiting deportation.
Almost a decade since they broke the mold as an openly gay band that could sell music by the millions, much has changed for the Scissor Sisters.
Around the UK and across the globe, groups are marking International Day Against Homophobia, 17 May.
With just under a week until Pinkpaper's sister publication DIVA's happiness event, Meg Barker suggests a how-to guide to happiness for lesbians, bisexuals and transwomen