Adidas shuts down homophobes, backs LGBT athletes
Homophobes have lashed out at sportswear company Adidas after it showed that it’s firmly on the side of the LGBT community. Last week, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Robin Stalker, announced that Adidas had included a new clause in its sponsorship contracts to protect LGBT athletes who may wish to come out. The clause reads: […]
Cameroon: Pope urged to act against homophobic priests
Activists in Cameroon have called on Pope Francis to intervene against continued anti-gay vitriol from Catholic clerics in the country. The LGBT group Alternatives-Cameroon said that it was alarmed at the tone of statements issued at a meeting of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon on 12 January in Batouri. At the meeting, the bishops […]
Malawi human rights groups: gay rights not about child abuse
The case of man attacked in Malawi allegedly for being gay has taken another disturbing turn with claims that he was actually beaten for sexually exploiting a minor. Allegations have emerged that Kelvin Gonani, who was previously arrested on gay sex charges, had been prostituting his young nephew, who is a minor. It’s been claimed […]
Peter Tatchell: Debate those you don’t agree with, don’t ban them
A veteran LGBT human rights activist has fallen victim to the growing trend of campus activists refusing to debate issues with those they don’t agree with. Peter Tatchell, who has been at the forefront of LGBT rights in the UK for five decades, has been dubbed “racist” and a “transphobe” by Fran Cowling, the LGBT […]
Watch: Lady Gaga’s Bowie tribute at the 2016 Grammys
There are few stars today who could claim the right to honour the legendary late David Bowie. Lady Gaga, who identifies as bisexual and has no doubt been greatly influenced by the singer-songwriter’s artful imagery and evolving appearance, is one of them. On Monday night, Gaga took to the stage at the Grammys to perform […]