Tag: LGBT
Anti-Gay Groups Call on Authorities to Ban Elton John Concert
Union of Orthodox Brotherhoods coordinator Yuri Ageshchev has called on authorities to ban the upcoming Elton John concert in support of Russian gays.
Allison Herwitt Promoted to HRC Vice President for Government Affairs
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) today announced Allison Herwitt, currently HRC’s legislative director and a seven year veteran of the organisation, has been promoted to the position of Vice President for Government Affairs.
“State Of Out Youth: A Town Hall” To Take Place Oct. 8
The New York Times GLBT & Allies Network teams up with GLSEN, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, The Trevor Project and the True Colors Fund to host “State of Out Youth: A Town Hall,” on October 8 at 7 p.m.
Man hit by bottle during homophobic attack in Edinburgh
Police are hunting a man who made homophobic remarks before throwing a bottle at a couple on their way home from a nightclub in Edinburgh.
HRC to Honor Jennifer Lopez with Ally for Equality Award at 2013 National Dinner
Last Saturday the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, announced that Jennifer Lopez will receive the 2013 Ally for Equality Award at HRC’s sold-out National Dinner on Saturday, October 5 in Washington, DC.
HRC Calls on U.S. Catholic Hierarchy to Heed Pope’s Hopeful Message
Last Friday, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) president Chad Griffin wrote to the head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the CEO of Knights of Columbus – an affiliate of the Roman Catholic Church – calling on them to follow Pope Francis’ message of welcome and mercy for gays and lesbians.