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Social Health

It gets better when we make it better. At HIM, we have a pretty simple idea: gay men with high self-esteem tend to live healthier lives and have access to better health choices. We're interested in improving social health factors that impact gay men, including the big-picture stuff like homophobia and heterosexism.  We also have listings for our Professional Volunteers who specialize in social health.

International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

Connect with HIM

Connect with HIM

Connect with HIM – A Group for Gay Guys 

WHEN: Wednesdays - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

WHERE: HIM Offices - 1033 Davie St. Suite 310

Gay Seniors Get Active!

Gay Seniors Get Active!

Many of you may remember the documentary Gen Silent from last year’s Vancouver Queer Film Festival

Return of Gaily World News Briefs!

Return of Gaily World News Briefs!

That was a busy summer, so busy that we in the Gaily World News department

Gaily World News Briefs #13

Gaily World News Briefs #13

LGBT Volunteers Provide Daily Coverage of the Outgames

LGBT Volunteers Provide Daily Coverage of the Outgames

There’s so much to do so little time this summer

Gaily World News Briefs #12

Gaily World News Briefs #12

Gaily World News Briefs #11

Gaily World News Briefs #11

Gaily World News Briefs #10

Gaily World News Briefs #10

Gaily World News Briefs: Sports Edition

Gaily World News Briefs: Sports Edition

In light of outbursts made by Kobe Bryant and Joakim Noah, this edition of Gaily World News Briefs is dedicated to gays and their supporters in sports.

Gaily World News Briefs #9

Gaily World News Briefs #9

UK-With a swish and a flick, Gandalf dispels homophobia in schools

St. Petersburg, Russia-Flash mob silently announces their pride

Columbia-Court expands property inheritance rights to same-sex couples!

Gaily World News Briefs #8

Gaily World News Briefs #8

Kansas City, USA - ACLU to schools: Stop web filtering LGBT content

Yes! Please allow us to youtube Sassy Gay Friend and Lady Gaga music videos again!

 

Gaily World News Briefs #7

Gaily World News Briefs #7

UK-Charter for Action to stamp out LGBT discrimination in sport

Now if only this translated into more sexy gay rugby players...

Canada-Citizenship guide gets single sentence on gay rights

"Canada's diversity includes gay and lesbian Canadians, who enjoy the full protection of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil marriage." This seems to sum up all the victories and legal standings of the LGBT community.

Give the Gays What We Want!

Give the Gays What We Want!

*Gasp*

 

Remember when credible reports of a person's sexuality came from a person? Neither do I. As long as orientation is the subject of gossip blogs and sensationalized tabloids, it'll be treated as some scandalous personality flaw.

Gaily World News Briefs #6

Gaily World News Briefs #6

USA-Facebook change allows LGBT users to emerge from their online closets

I don't know what they're celebrating as any of the gays I know can't seem to get past the "It's Complicated" status.

Gaily World News Briefs #4

Gaily World News Briefs #4

Scotland-February is LGBT History Month

Pink really is the new Black as Scotland celebrates LGBT History Month in February.

Gaily World News Briefs #3

Gaily World News Briefs #3

UK-Gay Couple wins discrimination case against B&B

Wonder if this would've raised their ire if they were an unwed couple expecting the son of God?

Gaily World News Briefs #2

Gaily World News Briefs #2

Regina, Saskatchewan-Sask. Gay Marriage Refusal Law Ruled Unconstitutional

Things in the prairies are becoming interesting as a court rules that refusing to marry gays is unconstitutional.

Gaily World News Briefs

Gaily World News Briefs

Gaily World News Briefs is a new feature here from HIM.  We will be giving you the scoop on what's happening in the world for gay guys. Enjoy!

Totally Outright

Totally Outright

Want to meet other young, fun, smart guys? Want to know how to be a better friend, lover, boyfriend? Then visit http://www.outright.ca/ and apply for the Totally Outright leadership course.

Will Homophobia Be with Us Forever?

Will Homophobia Be with Us Forever?


Quote: 

In the end, I think you have to accept, the way that many Jews have had to accept, that we gays will always be hated more than most.

Gay Warriors Group

Gay Warriors Group

Gay Warriors is a Two Spirit/Gay Men Talking Circle
WHEN: Every Thursday - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
WHERE: HIM Office - 1033 Davie St.

How Out Are You?

How Out Are You?

A Bloody Affair

A Bloody Affair

Vamos a Mexico City

Vamos a Mexico City

Public displays of gay

Public displays of gay

HIM promoted a poster campaign during the Olympics. The campaign showed visitors the diverse and accepting side of Vancouver, while promoting public displays of gay affection. The posters included images of gay couples expressing affection on various street corners in Vancouver.

Quebec introduces anti-homophobia policy

Quebec introduces anti-homophobia policy

Quebec has introduced a province-wide policy against homophobia. 

Out in schools PSAs

Out in schools PSAs

I had the pleasure of attending the Gay Men’s Health summit this past Monday and Tuesday, a conference sponsored by HIM and The Community Based Research Centre.