Tag: New Zealand
Pastor told gay Christian: Go kill yourself
A gay man who sent an email about his new book promoting gay-friendly religion was told by a church pastor to kill himself.
New Zealand RainbowYOUTH: 25 Years, 25 More
In 1989, a group of young people in Auckland got together to form a support group for LGBTIQ youth. They called it Auckland Lesbian And Gay Youth (ALGY). After 25 years, several location changes, a name change, a brand reboot and a lot of hard work and dedication, this group has emerged as RainbowYOUTH – one of the largest youth-run, youth-led charitable organisations in New Zealand.
New Zealand : Commission condemns violent attack on Gay Wellingtonians
The Human Rights Commission in New Zealand has condemned a violent attack on staff and patrons at a gay bar in central Wellington last Friday. GayNZ reported that the alleged attackers were abusive and violent when they realised the bar and the people in it were gay.
Fiji: Bainimarama must end climate of fear
Fiji’s Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama’s eight years in power have seen ongoing serious human rights violations fuel a climate of fear that must be brought to an end, Amnesty International said in a new briefing published ahead of the leader’s visit to New Zealand this week.
Major events funding confirmed for Auckland Pride Parade
The Auckland Pride Parade will feature in Auckland’s major events calendar for the next two years, thanks to support from Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) on behalf of Auckland Council.
NZ : Public lecture explores the community impacts of hate crime
The community impact of hate crime is the topic of a public lecture at the University of Auckland next month.