Scott Long: Cultural Cold Wars: Where “traditional values” came from
Cultural Cold Wars: Where “traditional values” came from See Scott Long’s HQ on the place of sexual rights in what he calls “Cultural Cold Wars”.
“Russia needs its own Stonewall, not Western sanctions”, by LGBT activist Igor Yashin
Read LGBT activist Igor Yashin’s article (“Russia needs its own Stonewall, not Western sanctions”) about the ways to confront the homophobia that imperils minorities in
The meaning of silence
During his apostolic journey to Rio de Janeiro for the 28th World Youth Day, Pope Francis did not repeat the Vatican’s old rhetoric. Instead, he
Pope Francis remarks on sexual and reproductive issues
Pope Francis, once more, came with new remarks on issues related to sexual and reproduticve rights. His messages prompted reaction all over the world. What
Read some information on the recent Brazilian context on regressions in sexual and reproductive politics.
Read some information on the recent Brazilian context on regressions in sexual and reproductive politics.
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) 2013
May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). In 2013, some 100 countries have reported activities to be held in remembrance of the Day and of the victims of homophobia and transphobia. We selected some of the amazing initiatives, which you can see here and get inspired to take part in this movement.
Head of Commission for Human Rights and Minorities in Brazil’s lower house of parliament accused of homophobia and racism
Brazil: The Commission for Human Rights and Minorities in Brazil’s lower house of parliament elected an evangelical pastor from the Christian Social party to be the president. The Congressman Marco Feliciano is accused of homophobia and racism and outcries has spread to street around the country. Read more.
IDAHO 2012 – first impressions
Global: Read the IDAHO Committee team balance about the global mobilization worldwide celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, on May 17th. According to IDAHO Commmittee, new countries joining celebrations for the first time.