[flickr_set id=”72157602824296251″] London – 31 October 2007. Outside the Saudi Arabian Embassy, campaigners gathered to protest against human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia, co-inciding with the state visit by King Abdullah. Pictured is Peter Tatchell of OutRage! © OutRage! 1990-2010. You are free to use this photo to illustrate news stories and articles about OutRage!, … Saudi Protest
Peter Tatchell talks about queer rights and the philosophy of OutRage!’s direct action. He also talks about Iraq and religious fundamentalism.
[flickr_set id=”72157602577245246″] Protesters picketed the Saudi Arabian Embassy in London to condemn the flogging and execution queers. The protest was organised by the National Union of Students LGBT campaign, with the support of LGBT human rights group OutRage! Peter Tatchell was a guest speaker. © OutRage! 1990-2010. You are free to use this photo to … Stop Saudi homophobia!
Is Jamaica is the most homophobic country in the world? Does reggae / dancehall “murder music” contribute to anti-gay violence? Stop Murder Music campaigners, Dennis Carney of the Black Gay Men’s Advisory Group, and Brett Lock of the gay human rights group OutRage!, discuss with Peter Tatchell. Watch here: http://doughty.gdbtv.com/player.php?h=ea549f923a51daa4d050241c6b6d6c94 Peter Tatchell writes: Eight leading … Jamaica – homophobia, murder music and free speech
Is Jamaica is the most homophobic country in the world? Does reggae/dancehall “murder music” contribute to anti-gay violence? Stop Murder Music campaigners, Dennis Carney of the Black Gay Men’s Advisory Group, and Brett Lock of the gay human rights group OutRage!, discuss with Peter Tatchell.
Left to right: Mike Hersee, Peter Tatchell, Davis Mac-Iyalla and Rev Stephen Coles Human rights abuses disqualify the city of Abuja LGBT athletes, officials and spectators at risk of arrest & violence Gay delegation meets 2014 Chief Executive in London London – 3 August 2007 “It would not be right for the 2014 Commonwealth Games … Nigeria “unfit” to host 2014 Commonwealth Games
Beenie Man, Sizzla & Capleton sign deal Historic agreement to stop “murder music” London – 13 June 2007 Three of the world’s top reggae / dancehall singers have renounced homophobia and condemned violence against lesbians and gay men. Beenie Man, Sizzla and Capleton had previously released anti-gay hate songs, including incitements to murder lesbian, gay, … Reggae stars renounce homophobia
Neo-Nazis threaten gay, black, Jewish and Muslim people Big queer vote urged to block the election of BNP candidates London – 17 April 2007 “Queer the vote and stop the BNP”. This is the message of gay human rights group OutRage! ahead of the 3 May elections for local councils and for the Scottish and … Queer the Vote, Stop the BNP
Recognition for successful worldwide grassroots activism The Stop Murder Music campaign won the Advocacy Award at the Black LGBT Community Awards 2007 ceremony in London. The awards ceremony was held at a gala dinner event on-board on a luxury Thames River boat on Saturday evening, 7 April 2007. The Advocacy Award was in recognition that … Stop Murder Music campaign wins black community award
[flickr_set id=’72157600068875737′] © OutRage! 1990-2010. You are free to use this photo to illustrate news stories and articles about OutRage!, the lesbian and gay human rights group, with credit to the group and photographer. For all other uses, please inquire. Photos: Chris Houston, OutRage!