Photos: Thousands take to the streets for Pride parade
It’s the 30th anniversary of the Dublin Pride parade.
View ArticleStephen Fry compares Putin to Hitler, calls for Olympics to be moved from...
The author, comedian and activist says Russia should be stripped of its right to hold the games over its passing of anti-LGBT laws, which criminalise those who engage in “gay propaganda”.
View ArticleObama cancels Putin summit, says Russia displaying a new “Cold War” mentality
Washington has called off a one-on-one meeting between the two leaders, which had been due to take place on the fringes of next month’s G20 summit.
View ArticleThousands turn out at marriage equality march in Dublin
The organisers of the event said they will also be highlighting human rights issues faced by LGBT people in Russia.
View ArticleJournalist confronts Russian TV hosts over ‘anti-gay laws’
James Kirchick was on the Russia Today to speak about Bradly Manning’s but instead labelled the channel a “Kremlin funded propaganda network”.
View ArticleColumn: If you care about other people, don’t ignore Russia’s targeting of...
I was guilty of a blase attitude about gay rights in other countries – until I realised the extent of the discrimination taking place in Russia, writes Kristine Allen.
View ArticleDublin business owner in storm over gay cake-topper row
Paul Barnes has said his store, Daintree Paper, “does not stock any merchandise that promotes same-sex marriage”.
View ArticleGermany to allow new babies be neither male nor female
Parents now have the choice to leave the gender entry blank on birth certs but intersex groups are pushing for a third gender option to be included.
View ArticleIrish athlete Ciarán O’Lionáird backs LGBT protests at Winter Olympics
In an interview with Off the Ball, the 25-year-old encouraged the sports world to stand up to Russia’s anti-gay laws.
View ArticleColumn: Living for love, dying because of hate – the rising tide of...
Jean-Claude Roger Mbebe died an untimely death last week, after his family allegedly prevented him from receiving necessary medical treatment. He had been previously been convicted of “homosexuality...
View Article“Homophobia must not be tolerated in Europe any more” – EU votes to protect...
The EU parliament has proposed a plan to fight discrimination but member states’ laws will be respected.
View ArticleGay rights student protest takes place at Russian Embassy in Dublin
Last year, Russia banned the promotion and providing of information on homosexuality to under 18-year-olds.
View ArticlePanti Bliss for St. Patrick’s Day parade? It’s looking “unlikely”
Orgainsers have said that the process to select the Grand Marshal is “well underway and has started a while back”.
View ArticleLandmark Dublin bar boycotts Coca-Cola over Sochi Olympics sponsorship
The George will stop selling the soft drink for the duration of the Games.
View Article‘When you boycott, you’re just ignored’: Varadkar at odds with Burton’s...
Leo Varadkar is at odds with Cabinet colleague Joan Burton over whether or not ministers should attend the New York St Patrick’s Day next month.
View ArticleColumn: The struggle for human rights in Russia won’t end with the Winter...
The abuse of minorities and their defenders in Russia affects gay people but also Roma, immigrant workers and other ethnic communities. Let’s not forget about them, writes Stefania Kulaeva.
View ArticleGilmore “deeply concerned” over Nigerian homosexuality law
The Tánaiste says Ireland is “completely opposed to discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation”.
View ArticleDublin Pride organisers invite New York Mayor to take part in annual march
Bill de Blasio’s not taking part in city’s Fifth Avenue St Patrick’s Day parade due to the organisers’ ban on pro gay-rights messages.
View ArticleIn Your Words: Being a gay teenager in Ireland
Homophobia can be expressed overtly – but it can also be casual, insidious and suffocating. Here, six teenagers tell their stories.
View ArticleJason Collins becomes the first openly gay active player in the NBA
The Brooklyn Nets signed Collins to a 10-day contract this evening.
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