Day: June 2, 2016
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NZ sports come together to stamp out homophobia and racism
The New Zealand’s leading sporting organisations, led by New Zealand Rugby, have come together to encourage greater diversity across all codes, in an effort to stamp out homophobia and racism in sport.
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Northern Ireland lifting lifetime gay blood ban ‘noted’ by health minister
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will examine the issue and make a recommendation to the Department of Health later this month.
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Why many activists aren’t feeling the pride at this year’s Tel Aviv gay pride festival
Just ahead of Tel Aviv’s huge annual gay pride festival, a vibrant street party which runs from May 29-June 4 and attracts over 100,000 attendees, activist group Israeli Queers Against Occupation released “Pink,” an anti-pinkwashing music video set to the tune of Aerosmith’s song of the same name.
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HRC and Equality NC Grateful for Dead & Company ’s $100,000 Commitment to Repeal HB 2
HRC President Chad Griffin cites generous support from the band, which includes the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir and singer John Mayer.
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Massachusetts House Advances Bill Extending Crucial Protections to Transgender Community
Legislation prohibits discrimination against transgender people in public accommodations including parks, restaurants, shops, and libraries.
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Mr Gay Europe : Why Scandinavia?
Mr Gay Europe is changing and they have chosen Scandinavia as the perfect setting for their exciting search for Europe’s new LGBTI ambassador.