Tag: abuse
Legal Protection from Domestic Violence
Domestic violence and abuse is becoming more prevalent each year. This may be due to people becoming more aware of abusive situations or that more victims are plucking up the courage to report the abuse they’re being subjected to.
Hunger Strike to Stop Transgender Abuse
Christine Connelly who is a certified public accountant began a hunger strike to protest transgender abuse when the court refused for the third time to enforce a court order that allows her visitation rights to see her 13-year old-daughter. Visitation was stopped 10 months ago by her ex-spouse allegedly because she is transgender.
Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Bill Violates Human Rights
The United Nations agency leading the global HIV/AIDS response warned today that the signing of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda would have “serious human rights implications” and urged protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people around the world.
Gay referee hangs up his whistle after ‘six months of hell’
A gay amateur football referee from Dundee says he was kicked out of the game after “six months of hell and lack of support” from the local referees’ association.
Prince Andrew gets barrage of gay abuse after joining Twitter
Prince Andrew was hammered with abuse within moments of signing up to Twitter yesterday.
The Reality of Homophobic Abuse in Ireland
A vicious late night assault in Dublin underlines the reality of anti-gay violence in Ireland, an evil which is being fuelled by opponents of same-sex marriage.