Author: LGBTnewswire.eu
European Parliament consents to EU-ACP partnership with reservations
Last week the European Parliament gave its legal consent to the updated Cotonou Agreement, a multilateral treaty between the EU and African, Caribbean and Pacific states. The Parliament expressed strong reservations about human rights in relation to sexual orientation.
Report Highlights Challenges Faced by Latino LGBT Youth Despite Gains in Movement for LGBT Equality
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth who identify as Latino face greater rejection from their communities and schools than their non-LGBT Latino counterparts, according to a new report on LGBT Latino youth released today by the Human Rights Campaign – America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organisation in partnership with The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).
Stonewall partners with film distributor for award-winning gay thriller
Stonewall is working with UK film distributor Network Releasing in a unique partnership centred on the award-winning gay thriller Out in the Dark (rated 15), which opens in UK cinemas on 5 July.
Diary notice – LGBT Conference in Dublin
Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s invites to first LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Conference which will be held Dublin.
Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act Could Help LGBT Americans Realize American Dream
With no federal law protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people from discrimination in securing credit, thousands of Americans face unfair challenges in buying a home, going to college, or starting a small business.
Southern Baptist Convention Shuns Gay Youth with BSA Vote
Yesterday the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) approved a resolution condemning the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) decision to allow openly-gay Scouts, and called for the removal of all pro-equality BSA executives and board leaders.