Today - May 17, 2011 - is International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. As stated by US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, "Homophobia, transphobia and the brutal hostility associated with them are often rooted in a lack of understanding of what it actually means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT)." Ignorance breeds hate and hostility, and sadly, it's all around us. You can read the
full statement release here.
Fortunately, there is hope! It's easy to educate yourself ... check out my article
"LGBTTIQQ2S - What do those words mean?". In fact, here's a list of great LGBT-related resources ... these are only a few of many.
PFLAG Canada
Proud Parenting
The It Gets Better Project
The Trevor Project
YouthLine
Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario
Egale Canada
Xtra (Canadian Gay and Lesbian News)
Please
contact me if you have more resources I should add!
- Candice :)
Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario
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