Tag: religion
EU anti-discrimination law still stalled after 5 years, MEPs regret
Today marks five years since the European Commission proposed a law banning discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, but also age, disability and religion, outside of employment. National governments are blocking the proposal.
Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act to Become Law in Delaware
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, today lauded the Delaware Legislature for passing the Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act.
Religion stands in way of openly gay NFLer: ex-QB
The current host of the Bears post-game show says, ‘There are some religions that are just not going to accept a gay individual in the locker room.’
Joint statement on European Court judgment against sexual orientation discrimination
In its judgment in Eweida and Others v. United Kingdom, issued on 15 January, the European Court of Human Rights affirmed that the right to act in accordance with one’s religion may be limited in order to protect others from discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Retired Naval officer recounts his nine year investigation of homosexuality
Paul B. Tripp remembers his military service in a candid and heartwarming way in “Choking On Silence: A Memoir”. Tripp’s memoir shares his personal struggles of accepting his sexuality while dealing with religion and his military job as an officer in the Navy.
Voices of Faith to Speak Out for LGBT Equality in Washington in Late May
The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, today announced its Clergy Call for Justice and Equality 2011 will take place in Washington, DC May 23-24, 2011. Clergy Call is a biennial event of the HRC Foundation’s Religion and Faith Program, mobilising clergy from across the country to speak up on matters of LGBT equality.