Tag: hate crime
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Police Scotland Investigates Homophobic Abuse Incident in Scottish League Two
Scottish League Two player Mark Weir of Edinburgh City allegedly suffered homophobic abuse during a match, drawing condemnation and a police investigation. Elgin City pledged action against the offender, reaffirming the commitment to inclusivity and combating hate crimes in sports.
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Gay Latvian man dies after horrific hate crime attack, campaigners say
A gay Latvian man died on Wednesday after suffering severe burns in what LGBTQ associations denounced as a hate crime.
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Trudeau calls homophobic graffiti outside Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson’s home ‘inexcusable’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s «appalled» that homophobic graffiti was painted on the road in front of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson’s home over the weekend.
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The most recent homophobic murder in Belgium is a shocking reminder of the progress we must do on LGBTIQ-phobia
On Saturday, 6 March 2021, David Polfliet, a 42 year old man, was found dead in a park in Beveren.
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Honduras: Regional Court Hears Trans Murder Case
The government of Honduras has an obligation to conduct an effective investigation into any alleged violation of the right to life, and failure to do so violates the obligation to protect the right to life, Human Rights Watch said today in an amicus brief submitted to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
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LGBTQ+ hate crime awareness campaign from LGBT HERO
Don’t stand by if you witness a hate crime. Be an ally.