Tag: LGBT rights
Major exhibition marks Irish LGBT young people’s history becoming part of the National Library of Ireland & the National Photographic Archive
Today June 23rd BeLonG To – Ireland’s national organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) youth – and the National Library of Ireland launched a major exhibition at the National Photography Archive charting a decade of LGBT youth rights in Ireland.
Protest against homophobia outside Stortinget
Last Monday the Oslokomiteen for LHBT-Rights staged a protest against the Russian anti-gay movment Occupy pedophilia outside the Stortinget.
Letter to Vatican Addressing Growing Concern on Anti-LGBT Stance of Catholic Schools Across America
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today delivered a letter to the Vatican on behalf of 9 teachers who have lost their jobs at Catholics Schools for either being LGBT, or supporting an LGBT family member.
HRC Condemns Dorchester’s Shameful Attempts to Deflect Criticism of Sultan
Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) condemned the Dorchester Collection’s shameful attempts to use its own employees to divert attention away from actions taken against the Sultan of Brunei’s hotels.
Peter Tatchell: 80% of Commonwealth nations criminalise homosexuality
The gay rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell, is calling on Commonwealth nations to sign a declaration saying they will not discriminate against athletes in the forthcoming games in Glasgow.
United States Postal Service Issues Forever Stamp Honoring Harvey Milk
Today, The United States Postal Service (USPS) officially issued a postage stamp in honor of the late LGBT rights leader Harvey Milk.