Keyword: homophobia
Watch the video Russia doesn’t want you to see: ‘Young and Gay in Putin’s Russia’
Documentary film ‘Young and Gay in Putin’s Russia’ alarms officials with its graphic descriptions of the daily drama of being gay in the country. Continue reading
Homophobic anniversary cake shocks lesbian couple
Woman orders a delicious anniversary cake for her girlfriend – but the homophobic message the shop wrote on it left a bitter taste in the mouth. Continue reading
80% of Commonwealth countries make homosexuality illegal: join the protest
Organisers of the Commonwealth leaders meeting are being condemned by human rights organisations for ignoring the criminalisation of LGBTI people. Continue reading
Stonewall fundraiser set to tackle homophobic bullying
Fundraising party at the top of London’s Centre Point tower set to raise big money to help Stonewall tackle homophobic bullying in schools. Continue reading
Four times more men than women call Samaritans for help with sexual orientation
More than one in ten calls for help to the Samaritans is from men wanting to talk about their sexual orientation.
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South African Archbishop calls for end to LGBTI discrimination
The leader of the Anglican church in Southern Africa calls for a end to discrimination and violence against people who are different. Continue reading
Police clash with protestors at Montenegro’s first Pride
Police fought running battles with homophobic protestors at Montenegro’s first ever LGBTI Pride march on Sunday Continue reading
Kuwait backtracks on gay immigrant tests
Kuwaiti minister describes potential ban on gay and transgender migrants as ‘a mere proposal’ Continue reading
Three-quarters of hate crime incidents go unreported
One in six lesbian, gay and bisexual people have experienced a hate crime or incident in the last three years, with just a quarter reported to police. Continue reading
Survey: Quarter of gay men still in the closet at work
A quarter of gay men who are active on a dating website are not out at work, according to a survey. Continue reading