Posts Tagged ‘homophobia’
Students urged to stamp out racism
President Michael D Higgins has called on student leaders and the wider public to work together to combat “pernicious racism and homophobia” which he said were wreaking havoc in the lives of many of the State’s young ...
President hits out at racism, homophobia
President Michael D Higgins has hit out at homophobia and racism in Ireland describing it as a “blight on society”.
Nearly half of gay actors remain closeted to protect careers, study claims
A study conducted by acting organisation Equity has revealed that almost half of gay performers are not open about their sexuality with their agents.
European Parliament welcomes recent UN developments on sexual orientation and gender identity
Today the European Parliament joined the United Nations’ call for safeguarding the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the world. The text was co-signed by 6 out of 7 political groups, and ...
WHSmith denies homophobia after Leamington branch takes gay magazines off the shelf
High street newsagent WHSmith has denied accusations of homophobia after apparently withdrawing copies of Attitude and Gay Times magazines from display in its Leamington branch.
Cork bar accused of kicking gay couple out for kissing
A popular Cork nightspot has been accused of asking a gay couple to leave the premises after they kissed on its dancefloor.
