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Deeply-embedded homophobic and transphobic attitudes, often combined with a lack of adequate legal protection against discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, expose many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTIQ) people of all ages and in all regions of the world to egregious violations of their human rights. In a judgment delivered on May 12, 2015, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) clarified that all trans people are protected against discrimination on grounds of gender identity under art. 14 of the Convention (ECHR). This is an important and awaited step. On the occasion of the International Day [...]

Anything which stops people participating and enjoying the game of football has to be tackled and eradicated. One of the areas to be constantly fought is discrimination in whatever form against any group of people or section of our multi-faceted society. Much work has been done in the area of anti-racism, attitudes have been changed and it is now accepted that any form of racism is simply wrong. More than that, it is illegal. Now, the issue of homophobia and transphobia in football needs to be tackled. The game we all love is for everyone – regardless of their sexual [...]

Ireland has spoken, and it’s a resounding “YES” for equality. The people of Ireland have travelled from the 4 corners of the world to take part in the referendum, which came only 22 years after homosexuality was decriminalised. After one of the largest turnouts in a referendum, 62 percent of voters said 'Yes', making Ireland the first country to adopt same-sex marriage via a popular vote. 'Yes' supporters crowded into the courtyard of Dublin Castle to watch in blistering sunshine as results trickled in from around the country were shown on a large screen. They cheered with joy as the [...]