# Homophobia

All time

How a gay rights activist nearly convinced FIFA to denounce homophobia

The organiser of Berlin’s annual Gay Pride Parade managed to squeeze an informal agreement out of FIFA chiefs last month.

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Jul 6th 2011, 12:11 PM

Voices

Column: I know how David Norris feels - I was smeared too

Accusations of ‘targeting children’ and ‘encouraging suicide’? Welcome to life as a gay figure in the media, writes BeLonG To founder Michael Barron.

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Jun 24th 2011, 9:42 AM

# Equality

Ireland criticised over legislation and education on LGBT issues

A major report by the Council of Europe both praises and criticises Ireland on various discrimination and gender issues.

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Jun 23rd 2011, 4:34 PM

Voices

Column: Football is failing its gay and lesbian fans - as well as players

Football associations have put the boot into racism. Now it’s time to tackle the rampant homophobia as well, writes TeaAndToast.ie’s Mick Reynolds.

May 27th 2011, 6:05 PM

# Homophobia

Anti-homophobic bullying ad hits half-million views mark on YouTube

Group behind StandUp! campaign now speaking to Government on commitment to targeting bullying of gay, lesbian and transgender young people.

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May 20th 2011, 2:11 PM

# Student Trial

Student who filmed roommate having sex with another man faces 15 charges

The man faces charges after secretly streaming footage of his roommate sleeping with another man on the internet. His 18-year-old roommate took his own life after learning about what had happened.

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Apr 21st 2011, 3:11 PM

LIVE

Gay ex-NBA star says homophobic slurs commonplace in basketball

John Amaechi says he cannot understand the public’s surprise at Kobe Bryant’s use of the word “faggot.”

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Apr 15th 2011, 2:49 PM

# Gay Cure App

Apple criticised for allowing 'gay-cure' iPhone app

Online petition criticising Apple for “supporting homophobia” has received over 80,000 signatures so far.

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Mar 21st 2011, 10:33 AM

# Political Football

Gay football fans in Poland demand separate seating at Euro 2012

Supporters group want to secure safety as fear of homophobia ahead of tournament grow.

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Feb 23rd 2011, 3:01 PM

# Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson called me an "oven dodger", says Winona Ryder

The actress says that Gibson made homophobic and anti-semitic remarks to her during a party 15 years ago – including calling her an “oven dodger”, in reference to her Jewish heritage.

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Dec 17th 2010, 3:54 PM