Category: LGBT

Homophobia is defined as dislike of or prejudice against homosexual people. People being homophobic is causing children across the world to go through pain every day because of their sexuality. Most of the pain and suffering is caused by bullying in schools. Making children feel welcome in schools should be a priority, not a choice.…

On the night of New Year’s Eve in 1967, a tragic occurrence, plotted by diabolical policemen, took place at the Black Cat Tavern on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. Knowing that this particular bar was considered a welcoming safe space for queer individuals, policemen went undercover to ‘catch them in the act’ and have…

The Ethiopian government has always been in essence, a religiously backed government. With 62.8 of the population being of Ethiopian Orthodox Christian faith, The country’s community is fairly conservative. This in itself isn’t wrong, but it does inadvertently cause damage to Ethiopian human rights, especially concerning LGBTQ+ communities. This majority in the country gives religious…

Recently, amendments to the law permitting Same-sex marriage are spreading all over the world. Then I thought ”Why it is not acceptable in Japan?’ So I chose the topic of Same-sex Marriage. Do you agree with Same-sex marriage? I agree. Because I think that people should value the diversity of people. Miho thinks Same-sex marriage…

The recognition of Gay Rights began to emerge from the darkness in the dim dark ages of 1960 when gays were once ostracised by society and plagued with discrimination. At the federal level, in 2008 and 2009, a wide-ranging suite of reforms to provide equal rights for same-sex couples in areas such as employment, taxation,…

Today, one of the most penetrating global issues talks about gender equality. Majority knows that gender equality is human right, but why is it that our world still faces a persistent gap in accessing opportunities and decision making for men and women? We can’t disagree that there are still few people who cannot really accept…

Introduction The opening words of the United Nations Charter, Universal Declaration of Human Rights are that: “All human beings are born equal and free in terms of dignity and rights.” The equality and non-discrimination guaranteed to each and every person by international human rights law applies regardless of their sex, sexual 0rientation and gender identity…

What is LGBT tourism? This type of tourism is aimed to satisfying the needs of the exponents of the LGBT community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisex, Trans). Often members of this community feel threatened and therefore hide their sexual orientation when they are in public, especially in countries where there is a low degree of tolerance.the LGBT…

People are different in many dimensions. Some of these dimensions include age, race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexual orientation among others. While society continues to embrace the growing diversity, it is clear that integrating certain differences still faces significant resistance. Lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people constitute one of the groups that still face…

Homosexuality is the entrance to a new global era in Palestine. As a result of many reasons, homosexuality is forbidden and illegal for Palestinians and for other countries too. A survey by Pew Research Centre in 2013 found that most people in the region believe homosexuality should be rejected: 97% in Jordan due to the…