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Good morning, <<First Name>>, I've just come back to Cairo from Luxor and Aswan - and an incredible cruise on the Nile! I set the stage in my last blog - more to come soon from Egypt.

Forward

Egypt is desperate for tourists, but yesterday's train crash, the recent
disappearance, death & torture of an Italian student (see the vigil above) and ruling that journalist Mona Iraqi "served the public interest" by tipping
policeoff in what became the "gay bathhouse raid" - are not helping!

Last week the United Nations announced the publication of LGBT stamps to advance global LGBT equality as part of its Free and Equal Campaign, publishing 6 images of same-sex couples & images.

Winter Pride is in full swing - with this weekend's events for Rainbow Reykjavik in Iceland - and read Globetrotter Girl's Iceland blog before you go! Also in February is the weather-reverse with Capetown Pride & Sydney's famous "Gay Mardi Gras" starts shortly!

World News

In Kenya a man faces 14 years in prison for sending text messages discussing sex with a journalist after he was caught in a sting and Malawi reinstated its anti-gay law years of judicial review.

IBM will sponsor an Executive Forum in Bangalore, India on LGBTI issues to advocate for global workplace equality and examine the role of corporates in advancing human rights for LGBTI people.

Hear about the incredible journey of this Syrian couple in the UK - and how they still await word on their possible deportation.

Portugal's parliament overturned the veto of outgoing President Silva - to ensure same-sex couples will be able to adopt.

Travel

The Nomadic Boys experience India's (anti) gay party life in Delhi first-hand -- including a tense police shake-down.

Watch this video on the state of gay rights in Latin America - which has experienced rapid change in the last 15 years from The Economist.

Find out how to manage your time at Berlin's International Film Festival, Berlinale from Travels of Adam.

Events

NYC. Today CUNY will host Irish columnist Quentin Fottrell to discuss post-marriage equality Ireland & the future of marriage equality across Europe.

Upcoming! NYC. George Washington University will hold a discussion on global equality for an alumni event at the Farm Soho on Saturday, Feb 20.

Upcoming! DC. Join the US Senate GLASS Caucus for it's speaker series with Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut Wednesday, Feb 24 at the Capitol.

Upcoming! NYC. Swim with college alumni at the gay Ivy League's networking event, turned swimming party at the Roommate Grace Hotel Thursday, Feb 25.

Featured Trips

Get $200 off a gay tour of Athens! Greece, Homeland of Democracy, Philosophy and Same-Sex Love - May 20-29, 2016. Visit the glories of ancient Greek civilization, and learn about the homosexual relations at the heart of Greek culture, with Professor Andrew Lear, world-renowned scholar of same-sex love in Antiquity. Mention 'Gayography' to get $200 off!

Join me in Orlando for Gay Day's 2016 - stay tuned for more promotions around Gay Days and One Magical Weekend over the coming months and sign up for my proposed trip now by emailing in.