Tag: Peter Tatchell
The Economic Cost of Homophobia
Peter Tatchell, just back from Russia, has launched a new report, with the backing of the Lord Speaker, Lord Fowler, which shows that countries that criminalise homosexuality suffer significant economic disadvantages; lost tourism revenue lost inward foreign aid and investment and lost talent and skills as LGBT+ people flee abroad.
Peter Tatchell Arrested in Moscow and Now Released
Human rights and LGBT+ campaigner Peter Tatchell has been released following his arrest during a peaceful protest close to the Kremlin.
«Screen the blood, not the sexuality» – End gay restrictions
Ahead of next week’s World Blood Donor Day 2018, Wednesday 14 June, Peter Tatchell Foundation are issuing a challenge to governments and blood services worldwide:«Screen the blood, not the sexuality».
Bermuda Supreme Court overturns same-sex marriage ban
The decision by the Bermuda Supreme Court to overturn the nation’s ban on same-sex marriage is a historic one.
UN fails Ugandan LGBTI refugees abused in Kenya
“Ugandan LGBTIs have fled attempts to arrest and kill them. They have sought safety in Kenya but instead suffer arrest, beatings, hunger, insanitary conditions and sexual exploitation.
Protest urges Commonwealth leaders to scrap anti-LGBTQ laws
Over 120 LGBTQ+ rights defenders protested today as the Commonwealth heads of government met in London. The protest was backed by gay Olympian Tom Daley.