Tag: Idaho
Princess Mary of Denmark speaks out in favour of gay and trans rights
Australian-born Crown Princess Mary of Denmark delivers the opening address at the European IDAHO forum, calling for “a life of dignity for all”.
Bipartisan Campaign Launched to Pass Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Today the bipartisan campaign Americans for Workplace Opportunity announced it had formed in order to take advantage of a historic opportunity to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act 19 years after its first introduction – a bill to ban workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
EU Commissioner Reding receives LGBTI anti-award from Seta Finland
The Finnish national LGBTI human rights organisation Seta awarded the EU Commissioner for Justice, Citizenship and Fundamental Rights Viviane Reding along with the whole Commission with Seta´s annual anti-award called the “Rat of Honour”.
Transgendered woman banned from Idaho grocery store
A 25-year-old transgender woman was banned from an Idaho grocery store after customers complained she used the women’s restroom.
LGBT activists meet with Commissioner Reding on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
On 17 May, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO), Viviane Reding, the Vice President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship, meet with ILGA-Europe’s secretariat and representatives of ILGA-Europe memberships and LGBTI communities.
Cuba Education Tours Announces Rainbow Cuba Tour For LGBT People For May 2011
Cuba Education Tours is hosting a trip for lesbians, gays and all others seeking to learn about gender and sexual equality in Cuba. Tour dates are May 7 to 15, 2011. Tour participants will meet Cuban activists promoting LGBT rights and join them in rallies and forums against homophobia. The Cuba tour features NGO and museum visits, drag and fashion shows, and social and natural history activities.