Tag: homophobia
Not “la vie en rose”: comprehensive overview of the LGBTI people rights in Europe 2013
To mark the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (17 May), ILGA-Europe launches its Rainbow Europe package reviewing the human rights situation and assessing what life is like for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people in Europe in 2013.
Russian Gay Man’s Death Fuels Fears Of Rising Homophobia
A 23-year-old man has been tortured to death in Russia in an apparent homophobic attack, investigators said Sunday, amid growing fears by rights groups that anti-gay sentiments are on the rise in the country.
How it is to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex in Europe in 2013?
On 16 May 2013, to mark the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (17 May), ILGA-Europe launches the Rainbow Europe package reviewing the situation of LGBTI people in Europe and measuring the progress of European institutions and national governments towards full respect of LGBTI human rights.
Homophobia in school sport must be challenged, says TUC
Commenting on research published Monday by Bournemouth University, which shows that homophobic behaviour is frequently going unchallenged in school and college sport, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:
LSU Football Team Highlights Both Progress and Remaining Work in Tackling Homophobia in Sports
A Louisiana State University football player and coach made offensive remarks about LGBT athletes this week, with running back Alfred Blue implying a gay man wouldn’t be welcome on his team: “Football is supposed to be this violent sport — this aggressive sport that grown men are supposed to play.
What’s the Score? – Bournemouth University asks in their Homophobia in Sport Report
We at Just a Ball Game? are delighted to see the results from Bournemouth University students who have recently researched in to the wide scale homophobia in sport.