Author: LGBTnewswire.eu
Homophobia in school sport must be challenged, says TUC
Commenting on research published Monday by Bournemouth University, which shows that homophobic behaviour is frequently going unchallenged in school and college sport, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:
France Becomes Latest Country to Embrace Marriage Equality
France is poised to become the fourteenth nation to embrace marriage equality, following a successful vote in the National Assembly. The law, which is supported by French President François Hollande, will allow gay and lesbian couples to marry and adopt children. HRC President Chad Griffin released the following statement:
French parliament says “OUI” to marriage equality
Today, the French National Assembly adopted in the final reading a law extending the right to marriage and entitlement to apply for joint adoption to same-sex partners. The law needs to be signed by the French President to come into force.
GLAAD Media Awards recipients – New Normal, Perks of Being a Wallflower, American Horror Story: Asylum
GLAAD Media Award recipients were announced in 10 of this year’s 33 media categories at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented nationally by Ketel One Vodka and Wells Fargo, and locally by Delta Air Lines, at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
EP takes stock of LGBT rights in Western Balkans and Turkey
Last week the European Parliament (EP) adopted five of its annual progress reports for candidate and potential candidate EU countries. MEPs addressed recommendations on LGBT rights to Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo and Turkey.
LSU Football Team Highlights Both Progress and Remaining Work in Tackling Homophobia in Sports
A Louisiana State University football player and coach made offensive remarks about LGBT athletes this week, with running back Alfred Blue implying a gay man wouldn’t be welcome on his team: “Football is supposed to be this violent sport — this aggressive sport that grown men are supposed to play.