Tag: homophobia

Historian Gareth Watkins looks back at July dates with notable connections to the progress of our rainbow communities. 9 July 1869 Emma Ada Scott was born in Tasmania, Australia. By 1914, she had moved to New Zealand and was living with her “dear friend” Alice Mills in Wellington. They moved...

Despite pouring rain, an ongoing war, and the need for heavy police protection, hundreds gathered under the protection of police in Kyiv for the Ukrainian capital's first Pride march since the Russian invasion. Soon after the brief rally, which took place behind a police cordon, nationalist militants began a counter-demonstration...

The Methodist Church in Ireland has issued an apology for its failures in providing pastoral support and care to the LGBTQ+ community and their families; however decided to uphold its ban on same-sex marriage. The church, which also condemned all forms of homophobia within both the church and the broader...

A new study by Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne has highlighted the persistent issue of homophobia in sport, highlighting that over half of LGBTQ+ young people in Australia have observed discrimination in community sports. The study also showed that 40% of LGBTQ+ young people have personally faced such discrimination...

Craig Young reflects on recent attacks on gay men in Christchurch using the hook-up app Grindr. In Christchurch, a recent trial disclosed that a group of Christchurch teenagers have been using the gay/bi/MSM hookup app Grindr to target gay men. The teenagers used the app to lure local gay male...

In the world of rugby league, referee Marcus Griffiths stands out for his officiating skills and his courageous stand against homophobic abuse. Griffiths, who came out as gay in 2021, has faced a barrage of homophobic messages and even death threats, a harrowing experience he shared publicly, sparking a...

Australian footballer Josh Cavallo has spoken out against homophobia after receiving death threats and hateful messages on social media. The 24-year-old Adelaide United defender, who publicly came out as gay in 2021, recently shared disturbing comments he received on Instagram, highlighting the ongoing struggle against LGBTQ+ discrimination in sports. In...

In a bizarre move reflecting Russia's intensifying crackdown on LGBTQ+ representation, a Siberian official has objected to a seemingly innocuous promotional image. The photo, depicting two men in summer attire enjoying ice cream amidst Siberia's harsh winter, has been criticised for allegedly promoting "non-traditional relationships." This development follows Russia's recent legislative...