Tag: Amsterdam
Has LGBT Pride lost its way? Mayor, Westminster & Police restrict Pride numbers
Has LGBT Pride lost its way? This is a question more and more people are asking in the run up to Saturday’s Pride London parade.
Fourth International Intersex Forum
Between the 20th and 23rd of April 2017, a Fourth International Intersex Forum was held in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The world’s largest intersex human rights forum to date was attended by 40 representatives of intersex organisations and independent advocates across all regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Post-Soviet countries, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Oceania. The depth and breadth of diversity and global intersex representation at the forum was groundbreaking.
Omar (20) from Syria dreamed of free life as a gay – was pursued by other refugees
Omar has been dreaming of escaping discrimination in his homeland for a long time. Now he says that he is shocked by how he was treated by other refugees on the journey towards Europe.
Jamaican singer banned for anti-gay songs
Pop venue the Melkweg in Amsterdam has cancelled a concert by Jamaican reggae singer Sizzla because he sang anti-gay songs at a festival.
‘Football for All’: Dutch Stand Up for Gay Players’ Rights
Next month, the Dutch national football team’s coach plans to take a stand for the rights of gay players at the Amsterdam Gay Pride parade.
Vladimir Putin Defends Russia’s Treatment Of Gays, NGO Raids
President Vladimir Putin says Russia does not discriminate against homosexuals.