Homophobia

United Hires Expert in Sexuality and Religion to Head Social Transformation Programs

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Giovedì, Giugno 27, 2019
Human sexuality, Gender, Gender studies, Homophobia, Queer, Transgender, LGBT

Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis will join United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities as assistant professor for social transformation and director for the social transformation programs.

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  • Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis will join United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities as assistant professor for social transformation and director for the social transformation programs.
  • Recently the director of communications at the Center for LGBTQ and Gender Studies in Religion at the Pacific School of Religion, Sabia-Tanis is an expert in religion, gender and sexuality, and queer studies.
  • His Ph.D. dissertation, "Queer Bodies, Sacred Subject" explores the ways contemporary artists from different countries use spiritual themes to convey radical inclusion and sacred sexuality.
  • He is author of Transgender: Ministry, Theology and Communities of Faith and coauthor of Injustice at Every Turn: The Report of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey.

This week in the Commons: 17 May 2019

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Sabato, Maggio 18, 2019
Westminster system, Parliament of the United Kingdom, Backbencher, Legislatures, Islamophobia, Parliament of Singapore, Political systems, Government, Select committee, Debate, Homophobia, Human behavior

This week MPs debated prisons, domestic violence, x and more

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  • The subjects for debate were chosen by the Official Opposition.
  • OnThursday16May,MPs debatedthe definition of Islamophobia and the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia andTransphobia.The subjects for debate were chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
  • Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Monday13, Tuesday 14, Wednesday15 and Thursday16 May.
  • News from Parliamentary Select Committees, including the publication of reports and details of inquiries and evidence sessions are also available online.

This week in the Commons: 17 May 2019

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Sabato, Maggio 18, 2019
Westminster system, Parliament of the United Kingdom, Backbencher, Legislatures, Islamophobia, Parliament of Singapore, Political systems, Government, Select committee, Debate, Homophobia, Human behavior

This week MPs debated prisons, domestic violence, x and more

Key Points: 
  • The subjects for debate were chosen by the Official Opposition.
  • OnThursday16May,MPs debatedthe definition of Islamophobia and the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia andTransphobia.The subjects for debate were chosen by the Backbench Business Committee.
  • Debates on a variety of different subjects also took place in Westminster Hall on Monday13, Tuesday 14, Wednesday15 and Thursday16 May.
  • News from Parliamentary Select Committees, including the publication of reports and details of inquiries and evidence sessions are also available online.

Shorter blood ban still discriminatory; behaviour-based survey needed

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Venerdì, Maggio 10, 2019
Human sexuality, Sexual orientation, Blood donation, International Federation of Journalists, Medicine, Food and Drug Administration, Homophobia, Men who have sex with men blood donor controversy, Patient safety, Unifor

TORONTO, May 10, 2019 /CNW/ -Unifor calls for a complete end to the blood ban and a shift to a behaviour-based blood donation survey in Canada.

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  • TORONTO, May 10, 2019 /CNW/ -Unifor calls for a complete end to the blood ban and a shift to a behaviour-based blood donation survey in Canada.
  • "A ban is a ban.
  • Unifor members voted to adopt a campaign to End the Blood Ban at the union's Canadian Council in August 2017.
  • Since then, the union has collected thousands of signatures and educated members across the country about the discriminatory blood ban.

Rainbow Railroad welcomes new government funding for global LGBTQI human rights groups

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Giovedì, Febbraio 7, 2019
Sexual orientation, Human sexuality, Gender, Homophobia, Queer, LGBT, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Muslims for Progressive Values

OTTAWA, Feb. 7, 2019 /CNW/ - Rainbow Railroad applauds today's announcement by the federal government of a commitment of $30 million over five years, followed by $10 million per year, for dedicated funding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) civil society bolstering Canada's role in promoting LGBTQI human rights globally.

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  • OTTAWA, Feb. 7, 2019 /CNW/ - Rainbow Railroad applauds today's announcement by the federal government of a commitment of $30 million over five years, followed by $10 million per year, for dedicated funding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) civil society bolstering Canada's role in promoting LGBTQI human rights globally.
  • "This funding commitment will build the capacity of our partners and networks so they can do their human rights work better helping LGBTQI people faced with persecution around the world," said executive director Kimahli Powell.
  • "Though Rainbow Railroad does not receive government funding, it's essential for LGBTQI activists and funders to join together in solidarity and work together to bring about the change we all want to see in the world."
  • Since August 2018, at the Equal Rights Coalition Conference, civil society groups like the Dignity Network have pressured the Canadian government to increase its financial aid to LGBTQI groups internationally, and groups in Canada doing international LGBTQI human rights work.

Love & Pride Launches on Bloomingdales.com

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Giovedì, Novembre 29, 2018
Homophobia, Queer, Linguistics, Pride parades, LGBT culture in India, Sexual orientation, LGBT

Originally launched in 2005, Love and Pride is a jewelry brand that ties luxury style with an ethos of unity, love and respect.

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  • Originally launched in 2005, Love and Pride is a jewelry brand that ties luxury style with an ethos of unity, love and respect.
  • "Getting Love and Pride into a mainstream retailer has been on my list from the moment we embarked on this journey in 2005.
  • Despite its only recent entrance into the mainstream market, Love and Pride has long been celebrated for its dedication to supporting the LGBTQ community.
  • Love and Pride also featured collections for television series "The L Word," "Queer as Folk," "Dexter," "True Blood" and "Star Trek."

Social background of Members of Parliament 1979-2017

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Martedì, Novembre 13, 2018
Gender, Sexual orientation, LGBT, Homophobia, Queer, LGBTQ psychology, Libraries and the LGBTQ community

Monday, November 12, 2018This briefing paper provides data on the gender, age, ethnicity and educational backgrounds of MPs elected at the 2017 General Election and how this has changed over time.

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  • Gender

    There were 208 female MPs elected at the 2017 General Election (32% of all MPs).

  • LGBTQ

    47 MPs elected in 2017 were openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer (LGBTQ), 7% of the total.

  • 551 (65%) had been MPs in the2015-17 Parliament and 12 were re-elected having served as MPs further in the past.
  • This version includes the latest data from The British General Election of 2017 book by Philip Cowley and Dennis Kavanagh

Steven Canals to Receive Prestigious LGBTQ Community Award at Point Foundation Los Angeles Gala October 13

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Giovedì, Settembre 13, 2018
Homophobia, Queer, Linguistics

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Point Foundation (Point) will present its Horizon Award to one of the most creative new talents in Hollywood: Steven Canals.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Point Foundation (Point) will present its Horizon Award to one of the most creative new talents in Hollywood: Steven Canals.
  • The award recognizes a trailblazer who has taken a leadership role as an advocate of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community.
  • Canals, who identifies as queer, Afro-Latinx, and is originally from the Bronx, earned his MFA in screenwriting from UCLA in 2015.
  • He began his professional writing career as a research assistant for Oscar-winning screenwriter and previous Point Honoree Dustin Lance Black. "

Fairfield County LGBT Youth to Receive Better Access to Life-Saving Technology

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Giovedì, Agosto 2, 2018
LGBT, Sexual orientation, Gender, Homophobia

Over 40 percent of these homeless youth identify as LGBTQ, which is equivalent to the population of our nation's capital, or about 650,000 people.

Key Points: 
  • Over 40 percent of these homeless youth identify as LGBTQ, which is equivalent to the population of our nation's capital, or about 650,000 people.
  • "Technology is important because LGBT youth are at a higher risk for things like dropping out of school, suicide, and homelessness, and having technological resources can help us reach out for help.
  • PowerOn and LGBT Tech have made it possible for me and other LGBT youth to achieve greatness."
  • With the launch of Triangle Community Center, PowerOn partners are now serving LGBTQ youth in ten different cities across the country.