Tag: homophobia
Out!rage – Oppression (Feat. Panti Bliss)
Two weeks ago, Irish drag queen Panti Bliss was invited to deliver the ‘noble call’ on the stage of the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. Her powerful speech reignited the debate around homophobia in Ireland and spurred public expressions of support for TeamPanti.
Tackling homophobia and transphobia in Sussex football
Sussex County FA signs up to the Government’s Charter for Action against Homophobia and Transphobia in Sport.
Ireland’s gay marriage debate: where homophobes are treated as victims
The state broadcaster, RTE, has paid damages to traditionalists after a gay activist on TV accused them of homophobia.
European Parliament asks for EU LGBTI roadmap in landmark report
Today, the European Parliament adopted a non-binding recommendation for a future EU roadmap against homophobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Rainbow Hamlets criticises East London Mosque for defending ‘homophobe’
A gay rights group has criticised the East London Mosque for defending a “homophobe” who declared gay people should be severely punished under Islamic law.
Gays in Africa face rise in state-sponsored homophobia
Some think the apparent rise in state-sponsored homophobia could be a response to increased demands for human rights from the gay community.