Tag: homophobia
A gay Qatari’s heartfelt letter has sparked anger online
“It is a constant onslaught, and it is killing me,” Majid al-Qatari, wrote in Doha News last week.
Homophobia At Rio 2016 Olympic Games Must Be Adressed
Campaign organisation Just A Ball Game? (JBG?) call on IOC and FIFA to condemn the homophobic insults directed at players at Rio 2016 Olympic Games football matches and address these issues as a priority to ensure the safety of everyone including LGBT players/coaching staff and those in the stands.
Troye Sivan’s Mum Has Started A Petition To Support LGBTI Youth
Laurelle Mellet, the mother of Australian musician and YouTube star Troye Sivan, has started an online petition to garner support for an anti-bullying program aimed at LGBTI youth.
Sweden smallest pride started by a straight man fighting homophobia
The small Swedish coastal idyll Hamburgsund with only 900 inhabitants today celebrates Pride for the first time.
LGBT & straight Muslims march at Pride London
LGBT Muslims and straight Muslim allies joined the Peter Tatchell Foundation’s contingent at Saturday’s Pride London parade, on 25 June.
Council LGBTI Conclusions are Trojan horse: legitimising homophobia
Last Thursday, the Council of the European Union adopted its conclusions on LGBTI equality. It is the first time ever that the Council adopts a document addressing LGBTI equality.