Tag: LGBT
1st study of gay parents in Ireland
Around one in seven lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) parents has no legal status as a parent, despite having an active parenting role with their child , a new study has found.
Pro-Equality Groups Ask President Obama to Ban LGBT Discrimination by Federal Contractors
Yesterday more than 50 civil rights, religious, professional, labour, civic and education organizations sent a letter to President Obama calling for an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating in employment on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Research Brief Examines LGBT Students in Middle and High School Athletics
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students can greatly benefit from participation in school-based athletics, but many of these students experience harassment, assault and discrimination that negatively impact their participation in middle and high school Physical Education (P.E.) and sports teams, according to a research brief released today by GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network in USA.
Dating App “Gaybar” Lets LGBT Community Chat and Connect Anytime
Gaybar, by Contact Me Ltd., is a new, sophisticated and feature-filled connection and dating app for members of the LGBT community in the USA, UK and Australia. The app is available at no-cost, and designed for iPhone and iPod touch.
Ireland : ‘Coming out’ still major LGBT fear
Mental health is the most frequent cause of concern for people calling a helpline for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, according to its co-ordinator.
Kid’s charity targets more gay adopters
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are being targeted to help ease the shortage of people willing to adopt and foster.