Homophobia
Chinese activist loses legal battle over homophobic textbooks
So Xixi, who uses a pseudonym, resorted to consumer protection laws in an effort to prove the Jinan University Press book contained more errors than permitted...
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RUBY HEALING: Straight talk by a grade 10 queer girl
Why is society still so scared for young people to discover and have pride in their true identities, asks Ruby Healing.
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Brazil footballer Neymar faces criminal complaint for homophobia
The Sao Paulo prosecutor's office confirmed to AFP it had received the complaint, which it must now examine to decide whether to open a case against the Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil star.
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SAHRC takes Beloftebos wedding venue to court for rejecting same-sex couple
Megan Watling and Sasha-Lee Heekes were told that the Beloftebos Wedding Venue would not host their special day in April 2021, because of their sexual orientation.
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Controversial Aussie star Folau signs for French club, sparks outrage
Folau, 30, an ardent Christian and former poster boy of Australian rugby, was fired in May by Rugby Australia over a social media post warning 'hell awaits' gay people and others he considers sinners.
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CHARLES WEBSTER: The righteous bigotry of Beloftebos
Do polite words, or sincerely held beliefs, negate hatefulness, asks Charles Webster.
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SAHRC to investigate after CT venue refuses to host gay wedding
Management at Beloftebos Wedding Venue told Megan Watling and Sasha-Lee Heekes it wouldn't host their special day next year because of their sexual orientation.
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Freedom of Religion SA backs wedding venue for turning away same-sex couple
Cape Town couple Megan Watling and Sasha-Lee Heekes wanted to celebrate their marriage at Beloftebos in Stanford in April next year.
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Malawi army denies homophobia motive for beating of transgender woman
Malawi Army spokesman Paul Chiphwanya disputed claims that the individual was targeted because of their sexual identity.
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Brazil supreme court sides with Netflix over gay Jesus comedy
The film depicts Jesus returning home with his boyfriend Orlando after 40 days in the desert, as Mary and Joseph plan a surprise party for Jesus's 30th birthday.
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Sam Smith: 'Music industry is homophobic'
The 27-year-old singer came out as non-binary in September and admitted that doing so was terrifying because the music industry can be 'homophobic and sexist'.
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Transgender community concerned NHI won't improve healthcare quality for them
While the National Health Insurance Scheme is expected to provide universal healthcare for all South Africans, there are concerns that not much will change for the transgender community.
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Ethiopian church leaders push gay 'conversion therapy'
It is part of a broader effort to pressure the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to take a harder line against sexual minorities.
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Anti-gay row Folau's sacking challenge given February court date
The former Wallaby launched legal action against Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs earlier this month, demanding an apology, compensation and the right to play again.
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Australia's Folau launches legal action over homophobia sacking
Folau, who has played 73 times for the Wallabies, raised more than Aus$2 million in just two days through the Australian Christian Lobby to help pay his legal fees.
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Pastor claims to have recording of school talk after being accused of homophobia
It's understood some parents and learners were upset by statements Evangelist Pickard Henn had allegedly made during a talk at De Kuilen High School on Friday and complained.
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Pastor denies making homophobic remarks at Kuils River school
It's understood some parents and learners were upset by statements he made during a talk at De Kuilen High School on Friday and complained.
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Calls for Zodwa Wabantu’s show to be canned after 'homophobic' comments
The remarks were aired on Sunday’s episode of 'Zodwa Uncensored' show where she said gay men were convinced that they had vaginas and women were 'accommodating them'.
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Folau anti-gay row headed to court as mediation fails
Folau was fired in May for breaching Rugby Australia's code of conduct after posting that 'hell awaits' gay people and others he considers sinners.
