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May 18, 2013
Late night New York City murder is being investigated as an anti-gay hate crime

Culprit in police custody for homicide where anti-gay slurs were allegedly used

The murder of a New York City man early this morning is being investigated as a hate crime.

According to multiple reports, the 32-year-old was shot in Greenwich Village, a well known city neighborhood, early this morning (18 May). The name of the victim is being withheld until family are notified.

Allegedly the victim and culprit had a loud argument and shots were fired. The culprit ran, but was caught by the police approximately five blocks from the scene. The victim was transported to hospital where he died.

May 18, 2013
London: ‘violated’ gay black police officer wins harassment hearing

An employment tribunal ruled this week that detective Kevin Maxwell suffered from homophobic and racist bullying in the police force

A tribunal has ruled that a former police officer was victim to homophobic and racist abuse while on the force.

An employment tribunal found that Kevin Maxwell suffered from ‘an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment’ as a gay black man working as a counter-terrorism officer.

The hearing was held because the Metropolitan Police Service, responsible for law enforcement in greater London, was trying to appeal Maxwell's claims that he was fired unjustly.

May 17, 2013
All around Asia, LGBT people are calling for equal rights

Events in Burma, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Singapore Vietnam and India for IDAHO

In Burma gay men are asking to be decriminalized, in Thailand transgender women want to be spared military service and in the Philippines LGBT rights activists are pushing for an anti-discrimination law.

Events are being held across Asia today to bring attention to various anti-LGBT aspects of society for IDAHO (International Day of Homophobia and Transphobia).

May 17, 2013
Smoke pellets and stones thrown at gay activists in St Petersburg

Russian city’s LGBT population holds demonstration for IDAHO despite propaganda law. Thugs attack

Over 150 LGBT people and their friends have braved homophobic and transphobic thugs to demand their rights at a protest in St Petersburg, Russia.

The protest for International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) today (17 May) was in the city’s main park, Marsovo Pole.

May 16, 2013
Gay workers still can't be themselves in 'liberal' nations

LGBT citizens from Canada, UK, USA, Netherlands and Japan say homophobia is still rampant and they are uncomfortable to 'fully' come out

Over 100,000 people from nations including Canada, France, UK, USA, Netherlands, Germany and Japan, say they still suffer from discrimination and harassment at home and in work.

The LGBT 2020 Homophobia Report from Out Now Global says homophobia is still endemic – even where gay marriage has been accepted.

May 16, 2013
Over hundred LGBT South Koreans and allies record video against gay hate

YouTube video released for IDAHO (International Day Against homophobia and transphobia)

Over 100 South Korean LGBT people and allies star in a YouTube video in support of gay rights released this week (Monday 13 May).

Korean Gay Men's Human Rights Group Chingusai organized the recording of You Make me Proud, a song created by Sydney Gay and Lesbian choir to mark IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia) in 2012.

May 16, 2013
Ukraine: new report reveals pervasive homophobia

A new report by Amnesty International reveals homophobia reached endemic levels in Ukraine

A report launched in Kiev a day before the International Day Against Homophobia, shows that homophobia and anti LGBT discrimination is spiraling out of control in the Ukraine.

The 17 page report launched today (16 May), entitled ‘Nothing to be proud of: Discrimination against LGBTI people in Ukraine’, highlights a number of violent attacks on individuals.

May 15, 2013
Anti-gay hate crimes rise sharply in France

Homophobic hate crimes peak in the run-up to the introduction of same-sex marriage in France.

Assaults on the LGBT community and incidents of homophobic hate speech have both risen sharply in France over the last year.

The number of calls to SOS Homophobie’s helpline were up by 27% on the previous year.

Homophobic hate crime spiked last year in the run-up to the French parliament's approval of a Bill allowing same-sex couples to marry and adopt children.

Incidents doubled in October and November when compared with the previous year, and tripled in December.

May 15, 2013
Global call for gay kisses to fight gay hate

Kiss-ins will be held to promote the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia on 17 May

It does not matter whether you are gay, bisexual or straight, there is a worldwide call to combat homophobia with a kiss this week.

Across the globe, there will be several 'kiss-ins' promoting the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

In the UK, Manchester's Lesbian & Gay Foundation will 'Kiss Hate Goodbye' with a flash mob on 18 May.

Grahame Robertson, a spokesman from the charity, told GSN: ‘The Kiss Hate Goodbye flash mob and campaign in general is a chance for everyone to make a big statement against LGBT hate crime.

May 15, 2013
UN warns world they are breaking law by not protecting gays

United Nations Secretary General features in video promising a ‘free and equal’ world for LGBT people and telling them they are not alone

Countries must protect LGBT citizens from violence or discrimination or they are breaking international law – the United Nations has warned.

A new video released by the UN Human Rights Office puts particular pressure on the 76 countries that still make consensual gay sex illegal.

And it highlights the many others where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are not protected from violent attacks and discriminatory treatment.

May 14, 2013
Albania celebrates gay life with festival for IDAHO

Albania organizes IDAHO week to give the LGBT community sexual liberation from verbal and physical homophonic abuse

Pink Embassy and LGBT Pro Albania have organised a weeklong celebration which includes the countries second Festival of Diversity, LGBT exhibitions and lectures.

It is all part of making a stand as Albania celebrates International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) for the fifth time this week, culminating on IDAHO day on 17 May.

May 13, 2013
80% of homophobic discrimination not reported, Northern Ireland Equality Commissioner says

Anti-discrimination organization tries to reach out to LGBT Northern Irish through social media 

Eight out of ten Northern Irish lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people who experienced discrimination did not report it, a study from the Equalities Commission found.

Northern Ireland Equality Commission (NIEC) surveyed LGB people last year and found that half experienced discrimination, but only 20% reported it.

'We have already recognized the need to take special measures to address under-reporting of sexual orientation discrimination,' said equality commissioner Michael Wardlow, speaking at the start of Northern Ireland's Anti-Homophobia Week this week.

May 11, 2013
Discover America’s most homophobic states through Twitter

Students at Humboldt State University have mapped out hate speech on Twitter, showing which regions use homophobic hate terms the most 

A team of research students has mapped out the most homophobic and racist states in the US using hate speech Tweets.

A group of students from Humboldt State University in California have published the results of their Geography of Hate project, which set out to identify ‘the geographic origins of online hate speech.’

According to the website: ‘the data behind the map is based on every geocoded tweet in the US from June 2012 – April 2013 containing one of the “hate words”.’

May 10, 2013
Catholic churches to pray for victims of homophobia for IDAHO Italy

Vigils and Sunday services will be held by churches of all faith in Italy to support International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Religious Italians are celebrating International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) on 17 May by connecting churches of all faith in a prayer vigil.

For the first time since the vigils began, seven years ago, Catholic churches will host events.

May 10, 2013
Investigation reveals National Lottery funds awarded to homophobic British faith groups

Some church groups throughout the UK that published homophobic materials intended for children, recieved up to £10,000 in grants from the Big Lottery Fund

Gay rights activists are demanding audits into British faith groups who’ve published homophobic materials.

According to British newspaper The Guardian, an investigation has revealed numerous church groups throughout the UK that receive grants from the Big Lottery Fund have published anti-gay lesson plans and sexist articles online.

Every year, the Big Lottery Fund awards millions of pounds to organizations for ‘good causes’.

May 9, 2013
Seattle man charged with breaking lesbian student's jaw and nose

A 21-year-old faces hate crime charges after hurling anti-gay slurs and punches at a gay woman

A Seattle man is facing hate crime charges after allegedly hurling anti-gay slurs and punching a lesbian student.

Gregory Cage Jr, 21, is being charged of abusing the woman outside a restaurant on 16 November.

As Seattle PI reports, he is accused of questioning her about her gender and sexuality on the night in question.

May 9, 2013
Women’s football captain: being gay shouldn’t be an issue in sports

Women’s football can set an example that being gay should not be an issue in sports, says Casey Stoney

Casey Stoney said that recent coming out by leading sportsmen is encouraging but more work against homophobia needs to be done and lessons can be learnt from women’s football.

The England and Lincoln Ladies captain told the BBC that ‘things are moving in the right direction regarding homophobia in sport’ following the coming out of NBA basketball star Jason Collins and Leeds footballer, Robbie Rogers.

May 8, 2013
Join Gay Star News for our flashmob to mark IDAHO

GSN to film music, dancing and singing to bring home the message of International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Gay Star News is joining forces with the UK capital's talented LGBT singers and musicians to make a video to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO).

Our flashmob will be filmed on Saturday (11 May) so the video can be released on 17 May for IDAHO.

The London Gay Big Band and the London Gay Men’s Chorus will be headlining the event and providing the music. And we have teamed up with talented young video artists to make the film.

May 5, 2013
Albania passes landmark gay hate crime laws

Two laws just approved by Albania's parliament make it one of the countries with the most advanced legislation in the region for protection of LGBT people

Albania amended its criminal code and put hate crimes against sexual orientation and gender identity on par with an offense against gender, race, ethnicity, religious belief, disability and so on.

It also passed a new law punishing the dissemination of homophobic information through any means (including the internet) by a fine and up to two years imprisonment.

April 30, 2013
Georgia governor told to put the gay back into homophobia day

 Governor Nathan Deal is being urged to change the title of the current 'Mistreatment Awareness Day'

 Georgia's governor has been accused of 'sanitizing' International Day Against Homophobia by changing its name in the US state to Mistreatment Awareness Day.

Now an online petition has been started to urge Governor Nathan Deal to declare 17 May as International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), as it is around the world.

April 25, 2013
Israeli school to fire a teacher for coming out as a trans woman

An award winning mathetmatics teacher in Israel was told she faces dismissal after coming out to her students as a transgender woman

A high school mathematics teacher who openly talked to some of her students about being a transgender woman was summoned to a hearing for her dismissal.

Marina, who has been for the past three years an outstanding teacher and mentor, says Israel’s Center for Educational Technology (CET) wants her fired for merely discussing her gender identity.

April 15, 2013
British MP fights against anti-gay abuse in football

John Leech MP will highlight a report pointing out the levels of homophobic abuse suffered by Brighton fans

A British member of parliament will highlight the importance of fighting against homophobia in football in the House of Commons today (15 April).

April 12, 2013
Cardinal: I can’t be homophobic as I don’t know any gays

South African Archbishop Wilfrid Napier, who says the promotion of gay rights is a 'new kind of slavery', says he is not homophobic

The South African Cardinal has said he cannot be accused of being homophobic as he does not know any gay people.

Wilfrid Napier, 72, was one of the 115 cardinals to pick the new pope last month and describes the promotion of gay rights as a ‘new kind of slavery’.

The Archbishop of Durban caused controversy last month when he said pedophilia is an ‘illness’ and not a criminal condition.

April 9, 2013
Homophobes film themselves wrecking LGBT center in Paris

In a video posted by a French anti-gay group, it shows them vandalizing an Inter-LGBT fair in the gay district of Marais

Anti-gay bigots decided to film themselves vandalizing and wrecking the outside of a LGBT center in Paris, as seen in a video posted on 7 April.

It shows ‘Le Printemps Francais’ (French spring), a collective made up of hard line Catholics and royalists who have split from the mainstream ‘Manif Pour Tous’ anti-marriage equality movement.

The group published the video showing them vandalizing the annual Inter-LGBT fair in the gay district of Marais, but later deleted it. A pro-gay activist republished it on YouTube later.  

April 3, 2013
Joey Barton calls fellow footballer a 'transsexual ladyboy'

English soccer player, currently playing for Olympique de Marseille, has slammed Brazilian Thiago Silva

English footballer Joey Barton is being accused of transphobia after calling a fellow footballer a ‘transsexual ladyboy’.

The 30-year-old was talking about soccer player Thiago Silva, who said Barton was not respecting ‘Brazilian football’ in a press conference before the Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain game yesterday (2 April).

On Twitter today (3 April), he said: ‘2 questions for Thiago Silva. Firstly, Why are YOU talking about ME, in your press conference before PSG v Barca? Very strange.