Tag: transphobia
TLDEF Observes International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund joins advocates across the world in commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, a day set aside to spotlight the ongoing discrimination and violence confronting LGBT people around the globe.
IDAHOBIT: The global battle for LGBTI rights continues
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia 17 May 2016.
EP urges Member States to speak out for LGBTI Rights at UNHRC
In a resolution adopted yesterday, the European Parliament has expressed its concern regarding “discriminatory laws and practices and acts of violence against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity.”
Jan O’Sullivan, TD, Minister for Education & Skills, joins schools across Ireland in Stand Up! Awareness Week
Today, Monday 23rd November, sees the launch of the 7th Stand Up! week, in St Nessan’s Community College, Limerick, by Jan O’Sullivan, Minister for Education and Skills on behalf of BeLonG To, Ireland’s national organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) young people.
Parliament demands Commission and Member States to tackle homophobia in schools
Last week, the European Parliament agreed that the European Commission and Member States should work together to tackle homophobia and transphobia in education.
Nordic Wear with a LGBT-phobic campaign
The Swedish clothing chain Nordic Wear took a strong stance against LGBT people on Monday.