Tag: homophobia
Man whipped 20 times in Nigerian Islamic court for one act of gay sex
Judge says man spared death by stoning because homosexual ‘crime’ occurred 7 years ago and ‘great remorse’ was shown.
World Sport Presents: Journey of the Gay Athlete
Character, camaraderie, integrity; attributes often touted in the world of sport. But in recent years, there’s one action that’s gradually being tested on the field and in the ring… tolerance.
We’re one step closer to the end of homophobia in football
The announcement from former Aston Villa player Thomas Hitzlsperger that he is gay brings forward the day when the dam breaks and the Premier League catches up with the rest of us.
The tide is turning against homophobia
Although antediluvian attitudes towards gay rights persist in some countries, humanity is moving in the right direction.
Committee on civil liberties adopts recommendation for an EU roadmap against homophobia
This morning, the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs adopted a recommendation for a future EU roadmap against homophobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Russian Sitcom Star Says Gay People Should Be Burned Alive
A star in Russia’s popular answer to U.S. medical sitcom “Scrubs” has added to mounting mood of homophobia in the country by saying he wants to burn gay people alive as they pose a danger to his children.