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Charlton to host landmark homophobia awareness football tournament at The Valley (Charlton Athletic plc)

Edit Public Technologies 10 May 2016
Charlton Athletic plc) Charlton Athletic is to help raise the profile of LGBTQ+ football by hosting its first Charlton vs Homophobia football tournament at The Valley ... The tournament will be supported by the Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT), the University of Greenwich, the Metro Centre, Kick it Out, Fans for Diversity and Football v Homophobia ... Lou Engleford who runs the Football v Homophobia campaign added....

IDAHOT Day to highlight Coast’s diversity (Sunshine Coast Regional Council)

Edit Public Technologies 10 May 2016
Sunshine Coast Council is encouraging Coast residents to show their support for activities and fundraising involved with International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia on May 17 ... 'It's a day to focus on this part of our community and to let as many people know why challenging homophobia and transphobia is so important ... and homophobia....

Meet the Jozi Cats - South Africa's First Gay and Inclusive Rugby Team

Edit All Africa 10 May 2016
[The Daily Vox] Having been in existence for just a few months, the Jozi Cats challenged themselves and started a bold campaign to recruit new players, and fight homophobia in rugby. Simone Matika spoke to their chairman, TEVESHAN KUNI ... ....

An exercise of social justice and equity

Edit Granma Internacional 10 May 2016
Mariela, who holds a PhD in Sociology and is director of the National Center for Sex Education (Cenesex), spoke about how much work has been done to arrive at the 9th edition of the Cuban Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, and her unwavering commitment to defending justice ... ....

Watch Gay Cyclist Ryan Vance Shut Down Homophobic Hate Preacher In Glasgow

Edit Huffington Post 10 May 2016
A homophobic hate preacher has been shut down on the streets of Glasgow by a gay cyclist who said he did not need anyone's blessing but his own.  ... Shoppers applauded the respose, as Vance rode off.  . Writing about the incident on Facebook, Pearce said. "I walk through Glasgow holding hands with my boyfriend all the time, and we have never experienced any homophobia ... you made the world a better place ... > ....

Pride is the opposite to shame (St Kilda Football Club)

Edit Public Technologies 10 May 2016
(Source. St Kilda Football Club). Russell Greene deeply regrets homophobic remarks he made during his 304-AFL game career with Hawthorn and St Kilda ... Senior St Kilda players Leigh Montagna and Jarryn Geary have featured in video promotion for the event that celebrates International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) ... 'The suicide rate of people who are LGBT is 50 per cent higher than heterosexuals ... It cuts me so deeply.' ... St....

Gay cake: Ashers bakery ‘not being forced’ against beliefs

Edit The Irish Times 10 May 2016
Mr Allen, for the commission, said ... The issue has not been raised by counsel for Ashers. Ashers’ owners were ordered to pay £500 damages after a county court judge ruled they directly discriminated against Mr Lee in refusing to make him a cake featuring Sesame Street puppets Bert and Ernie with the phrase Support Gay Marriage for a private function marking International Day Against Homophobia two years ago ... ‘It’s about expression’ ... ....

Bakers were not being forced to do anything against their beliefs, court told

Edit Belfast Telegraph 10 May 2016
Share Go To ... Mr Allen, for the commission, said ... The issue has not been raised by counsel for Ashers. Ashers' owners were ordered to pay £500 damages after a county court judge ruled they directly discriminated against Mr Lee in refusing to make him a cake featuring Sesame Street puppets Bert and Ernie with the phrase Support Gay Marriage for a private function marking International Day Against Homophobia two years ago ... ....

How College Students Helped Fight Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination in Oregon (Basic Rights Oregon)

Edit Public Technologies 10 May 2016
(Source. Basic Rights Oregon). By CM Hall. In 1992, I remember working at a video store while I was a student at Western Oregon University. I would always wear my No on 9 button, in support of the campaign against the anti-LGBTQ Measure 9 in Oregon. I wore it everywhere, even to work ... I was surprised my employer didn't say anything about the button ... Faculty and staff were closeted. The homophobia was more blatant and not yet underground....

Stand Up for Equality (Essendon Football Club)

Edit Public Technologies 10 May 2016
(Source. Essendon Football Club). Essendon Football Club will 'Stand Up for Equality' to raise awareness and show support for the LGBTIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer) community at this weekend's game against North Melbourne ... The Club's Stand Up for Equality' campaign also coincides with IDAHOT Day - International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia on May 17 ... (noodl. 33487941) ....

Ashers gay cake appeal told Christian owners 'would be forced to express political opinion in conflict with their faith'

Edit Belfast Telegraph 10 May 2016
Christian bakers sued for refusing to make a cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan face being forced to express a political opinion in conflict with their faith, Northern Ireland's top law officer argued today ... Share Go To ... Mr Lee had requested a cake depicting Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie below the motto 'Support Gay Marriage' for an event to mark International Day Against Homophobia ... On day two of the appeal hearing he said....

Cheltenham's IDAHOT day line-up and special guest revealed (Cheltenham Borough Council)

Edit Public Technologies 10 May 2016
(Source. Cheltenham Borough Council). With just a week to go until Cheltenham celebrates IDAHOT Day (International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) on Tuesday 17 May, the special guest and full line-up are finally announced. Organised by Cheltenham LGBT Partnership, the day joins in the global conversation with a jam-packed day of activities and events to celebrate Cheltenham's diverse communities ... Contact ... (noodl....

Ashers gay cake case will have freedom of expression implications for UK, say Belfast Christian bakers

Edit Belfast Telegraph 10 May 2016
The Christian owners of the bakery at the centre of the same-sex cake storm have warned that their case has implications for freedom of expression right across the UK ... Share Go To ... The hearing was scheduled for February ... It is expected to last four days ... The controversy erupted in May 2014 when Mr Lee, a member of LGBT advocacy group Queer Space, ordered the cake for a private function marking International Day Against Homophobia ... ....
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