Tag Archive | "homophobia"

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Artist attacked

A disabled gay artist has been attacked at a gay-themed art exhibition in New Dehli. On January 5 Balbir Krishan was attacked by a [...]

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PM to review gay laws

One of the most notoriously homophobic nations in the Caribbean has elected a pro-gay leader. New Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller won an overwhelming [...]

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The F Word

I was recently reminded of the truly potent impact of words, even when not directed at you. The scene was a departure gate at [...]

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Summer in the (anti-violence) city

It’s been hotting up for ACON’s Anti-Violence Project (AVP). We’ve just celebrated the arrival of the 2000th This Is Oz image, contributed by Melbourne’s [...]

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Ex-MP regrets excluding gays

A former Ugandan MP who tabled a HIV/AIDS bill which excludes homosexuals from HIV prevention and treatment now “regrets the oversight”. Beatrice Rwakimari, now [...]

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European warning on homophobia

Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland has warned that LGBTs still face discrimination in many parts of Europe. “Homosexuality has been decriminalised all [...]

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Women’s tennis champion Margaret Court has condemned the push for marriage equality, saying she wants to “protect families”. Court, who is the founder and [...]

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Beyondblue backs gay mental health

National depression initiative beyondblue will sink more than $344,000 into LGBTI mental health research projects. Announced by beyondblue chair and former Victorian premier Jeff [...]

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Violence must be reported

This week I’ll leave musings on the well trodden topics of marriage and Mardi Gras to others and focus on an issue that still [...]

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Rower comes out for change

Melbourne rower Christopher Bush is trying to make a difference. Once one of the best under-19 rowers in the country, Bush came out as [...]

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