The Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) has complained about Queensland Police supporting International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHoBiT). Wendy Francis, the ACL’s Queensland Director, has said it is inappropriate for police to be seen wearing a rainbow coloured lanyard. Francis said the rainbow lanyard is an endorsement of marriage equality, and “re-shaping” society’s understanding […]
An Idaho man has been given two 28-year sentences, that will be served concurrently, in relation to a brutal fatal assault on a gay man. Kelly Schneider, 23, of Nampa, pleaded guilty to a U.S. federal hate crime for attacking Steven Nelson last year at a remote wildlife refuge while repeatedly using a homophobic slur. […]
A 23 year old man in Boise, Idaho, USA has pleaded guilty to violently assaulting another man because of his sexual orientation, ultimately causing his death. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has confirmed that they have charged Kelly Schnieder of Nampa with the April 2016 beating of Steven Nelson. The victim was targeted because of his […]
Last night a group of dedicated supporters braved the wet weather to pay tribute to those past and present whose lives have been affected by HIV and AIDS. May 17th is known to many as International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHoBiT), and as well as being a day of promoting visibility and striving […]
Today marks 25 years since the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from it’s official register of diseases. To note the annual passing of this important historical rights achievement IDAHO Day was launched ten years ago. Since then International Day Against Homophobia has broadened it’s acronym to include people who are transgender or bisexual as well. […]
Equal Love have announced a rally for marriage equality to conincide with the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHoBiT Day). Supporters of marriage equality are invited to a rally in the Murray Street Mall at 1pm on Saturday May 23rd. The protest will be staged outside the enterance to the Murray Street train […]
This Sunday May 17th marks International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHoBiT, sometimes referred to as IDAHo or IDAHoT), a day dedicated to the elimination of prejudice based on gender and sexuality. The day was created in 2004 to draw public attention to discrimination against LGBTI people. The date of May 17th was chosen […]
In July, military veteran Madelynn Lee Taylor sued the state of Idaho after being refused her request to make advance arrangements to have her ashes interred next to those of her late wife, Jean Mixter. When Mixter passed, Taylor attempted to make advance plans for her final resting place, hoping to have her ashes interred […]
Military veteran Madelynn Lee Taylor is suing the state of Idaho after being refused her request to make advance arrangements to have her ashes interred next to those of her late wife, Jean Mixter. The 74 year old attempted to make advance plans for her final resting place, hoping to have her ashes interred in […]
To celebrate International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) the Freedom Centre this morning staged a spontaneous flash mob in the middle of the Perth CBD. Placed in the middle of Forrest Place, volunteers danced around to ‘Respect’ by Aretha Franklin, waving around rainbow flags whilst wearing shirts to promote IDAHOT. Originally known as IDAHO, […]
