Transphobia

On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), IKEA Canada raises the Pride flag coast-to-coast

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Friday, May 17, 2019
Human sexuality, Retailers, Human behavior, Hatred, Prejudices, IKEA, Jardine Matheson Group, Superstores, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Pride parade, Transphobia, Biphobia

BURLINGTON, ON, May 17, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, IKEA Canada marks International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) by raising the pride flag together with co-workers from across the country.

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  • BURLINGTON, ON, May 17, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, IKEA Canada marks International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) by raising the pride flag together with co-workers from across the country.
  • "At IKEA, caring for people, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our vision and in our values," said Michael Ward, President IKEA Canada.
  • IDAHOT kicks off a summer filled with pride celebrations from coast-to-coast, and IKEA co-workers are set to march in pride parades across the country.
  • IKEA is committed to creating a better everyday life for the people and communities that are touched by our business.

Grindr Takes A Stand Against Sexual Racism And Discrimination With "Kindr" Initiative

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Human behavior, Behavior, Metaphysics, Geosocial networking, Male homosexuality, Online dating services, Grindr, Discrimination, Racism, Other, Transphobia

"Sexual racism, transphobia, fat and femme shaming and further forms of othering such as stigmatization of HIV positive individuals are pervasive problems in the LGBTQ community," said Landen Zumwalt, head of communications at Grindr.

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  • "Sexual racism, transphobia, fat and femme shaming and further forms of othering such as stigmatization of HIV positive individuals are pervasive problems in the LGBTQ community," said Landen Zumwalt, head of communications at Grindr.
  • "I joined Grindr because I saw an opportunity for the company to be a leader and social change agent."
  • "Online discrimination has reached epidemic proportions affecting not only Grindr but other social networks.
  • Our 'Kindr' initiative is a rallying call for Grindr and our community to take a stand against sexual racism and all forms of othering.