Tag: homophobia
Newly elected Ukip councillor sacked for racism and homophobia
Dave Small of Redditch Borough Council expelled from party less than a week after local election victory
Ireland : New national anti-homophobia in the workplace campaign launched
Friday, 16th May, BeLonG To, Ireland’s national organisation for Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) young people and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions came together to launch a campaign to combat the homophobia and transphobia that LGBT young people face in the workplace.
BAI rejects complaints about RTE apology to John Waters & Iona
The broadcasting standards watchdog rejected three complaints lodged against RTE after the station apologised to John Waters and members of the Iona Institute for comments made by gay right campaigner Panti Bliss.
Ukip Newark candidate dismisses homophobia claims
Ukip’s newly-selected Newark candidate Roger Helmer has told ITV News political correspondent Libby Weiner that the seat is an “enormous opportunity for the party”.
Stonewall: There can be No Bystanders in fight to tackle bullying and abuse
Stonewall last night raised a record-breaking £395,000 at its annual Equality Dinner, sponsored by Aviva. Money raised from the night will support Stonewall’s education work and tackling homophobia wherever it exists.
Despite opposition, Parliament takes stock of LGBT equality in new report
Today the European Parliament voted its annual report on fundamental rights in the European Union. The report includes an extensive overview of the situation for LGBT people, and recommendations to reach European equality standards laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights.