Tag: homophobia
Martina Navratilova, Jason Collins on Sport and Fight against Homophobia
Being gay was punishable by death in six countries, former tennis star Martina Navratilova said yesterday — Human Rights Day — at a Headquarters press conference on the fight against homophobia through sport.
European Parliament adopts EU financial package on rights and equality for 2014-2020
Today the European Parliament has adopted the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme for the period 2014-2020. The €439 million programme will contribute to combating homophobia and discrimination against transsexual persons.
Daniel Radcliffe Addresses Media’s Homophobic Reaction To Kill Your Darlings
In his new film, the indie drama Kill Your Darlings, Daniel Radcliffe plays beat poet Allen Ginsberg opposite actor Dane Dehaan as his lover Lucien Carr, which included a scene in which the two actors have sex.
Exchange student targeted in homophobic Russian video
A video recently posted online by a group of homophobes based in Belgorod, Russia, shows an attack on a young exchange student who is beaten, undressed and forced to imitate sex scenes.
Special Rapporteur on Child Protection calls for greater supports to Irish LGBT young people
BeLonG To, Ireland’s national service for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) young people has welcomed a strong statement from Dr. Geoffrey Shannon.
Ed Miliband comments on the 10th Anniversary of the repeal of Section 28
I remember the campaign against Section 28 from my college days and the pain it caused for so many people.