Freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy is everywhere in the 100-day lead-up to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. There’s Kenworthy on NBC’s “Today” show modeling the Ralph Lauren Opening Ceremonies uniform. There he is as an official Olympics athlete spokesman for United AirlinesRead the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality
The U.N. General Assembly on Nov. 13 is expected to adopt an “Olympic Truce Resolution” that calls for peace around the world during the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The resolution also calls for global peace during the week before and after the Olympics, which will take place from Feb. 9-25. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality Read the full article HERE.
Every two years, the United Nations steps in to negotiate the rules for the next Olympics. The“Olympic Truce Resolution,” is to ensure peace during the Olympics, as well as the week before and after. It’s meant to keep warring countries from fighting at the games. Since 2015, those rules have supported a ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation. Russia and Egypt are both lobbying to remove those protections. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality Read the full article HERE.
Two of the UK’s biggest rugby leagues have joined forces to promote diversity and promote LGBT inclusion in rugby. Instead of just doing lip service to this cause, they are working with various LGBT organizations to makes sure their teams are all behind this initiative. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.premiershiprugby.com/2017-2018/premiership-rugby-england-rugby-join-forces-stonewall-promote-lgbt-inclusion/
A few weeks ago, Georgian football player Guram Kashia wore a rainbow armband while captioning a Dutch team while playing in the Netherlands. A bit confusing for Americans, but the guy was showing his support for LGBT rights during a broader initiative in the Netherlands for the country’s “Coming Out Day.” Some of his countrymen back in Georgia were offended by his actions and are asking for his removal from the Georgia National Team. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/arrests-georgia-demo-players-gay-rights-armband-50855980
Beating out bids from Mexico and the United States, Hong Kong was selected as the host city for the 2022 Gay Games. LGBT rights are on the upswing in Asia and this continues the support for this part of the world. The games draw over 15,000 participants and is estimated to boost the economy by over $128 million. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gaygames-2022/hong-kong-to-host-2022-gay-games-as-lgbt-acceptance-grows-in-parts-of-asia-idUSKBN1D0068
Washington D.C.’s mayor is heading to Paris to pitch her city as the 2022 location for the Gay Games. The Gay Games bring in tens of thousands of participants and supporters and have been a big draw since 1982. Let’s hope the Gay Games can make it to the US once again. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/the-scene/Bowser-Flies-to-Paris-Pitches-DC-to-Host-2022-Gay-Games-453624723.html
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