Tag: Human Rights
Some LGBTQ Fans Skip Qatar FIFA World Cup, Fearing Hostility
At first, Saskia Nino de Rivera was excited about going to Qatar for a FIFA World Cup that would mark a significant professional event for her partner, a sports agent for Mexico football players.
Advocating for «Our Bodies, Our Rights, Our Lives»
«Our Bodies, Our Rights, Our Lives» is the theme for this year’s International Day Against Homo-, Bi-, and Transphobia (IDAHOTB).
Cameroon: Rising Violence Against LGBTI People
No Protection from Group Attacks; Authorities Arrest, Detain Victims
FIDH turns 100!
A pioneer in fighting for human rights, bringing together 192 member organisations in 117 countries, FIDH – the International Federation for Human Rights – turns 100 this year. The centenary will be celebrated by a series of events showcasing the Federation’s many accomplishments and looking ahead to remain on the front-line defending human rights.
Exxon do not support human rights – bans LGBTQ Pride and BLM Flags
Exxon Mobil Corp. plans to prohibit the LGBTQ-rights flag from being flown outside its offices during Pride month in June, prompting backlash from Houston-based employees.
Trans Equality Together coalition condemns UK Government for exclusion of trans people from conversion therapy ban legislation
Today, Friday, 1st April 2022, Trans Equality Together, an Irish coalition of organisations working to protect the rights of trans people in Ireland has issued a statement in response to the UK Government’s announcement on proposed ‘conversion therapy’ ban legislation: