Tag: discrimination
UN report to tackle LGBT prejudice
The UK’s government today welcomed the first ever report by the United Nations looking at the widespread discrimination and violence facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Employers less likely to interview openly gay men for job openings: Study
A new study suggests that openly gay men face substantial job discrimination in certain parts of the U.S.
Applauds Governor Brian Sandoval for Extending Anti-discrimination Laws
The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest LGBT civil rights organisation, today applauded Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval for signing SB331 and SB368 into law. These bills codify prohibitions against discrimination in public accommodations and housing respectively.
National Faith Leaders for LGBT Equality in Washington
Hundreds of faith leaders from all 50 states, including the largest number ever of heads of Christian denominations and inter-faith religious leaders, will lobby members of Congress at the Human Rights Campaign Clergy Call for Justice and Equality 2011 in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, May 24, to support legislation to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, to ban employment discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and protect students from discrimination and bullying.
Major corporations speak out against permitting discrimination against LGBT citizens
In an apparent attempt to score cheap political points, Tenn. Governor Bill Haslam has ignored the business community and signed into law a bill that wipes out county and city anti-discrimination laws, despite the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry reversing their earlier support and now opposing the bill.
Urges Gov. Brian Sandoval to sign bipartisan measure into law
The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest LGBT civil rights organisation, today congratulated the Nevada Legislature for passing AB 211, a bill codifying prohibitions against discrimination in employment on the basis of gender identity or expression. The bill now moves to Governor Sandoval’s desk for his consideration.