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Pillay on homophobia: Punish violence and hatred, not love!



UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay talks about the human cost of homophobia and transphobia. Around the world, people are arrested, attacked, tortured and killed, just for being in a loving relationship. "We cannot let these abuses stand", the High Commissioner says, calling on States to repeal discriminatory laws and ban discriminatory practices. "Punish violence and hatred, not love," she says.

Get REAL Presents: To My Grade 7 Self

Get Real Video - Click to watch

Get REAL is a university student-driven initiative aimed at eliminating homophobia in creative and dynamic ways. It is open to any and all who wish to stand up and speak out against discrimination.

Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia Video Contest!

Out In Schools Video Contest
Calling all youth across Canada, aged 12 - 19! Gather your friends and create a 30-60 second public service announcement video that challenges homophobia and bullying and promotes safe and diverse communities!

You Can Play


You Can Play is dedicated to ensuring equality, respect and safety for all athletes, without regard to sexual orientation.

That's Not Cool!


Password pressure from your gf or bf... Cool or Not Cool? Start talking back. Create your speaking avatar and have your say. http://www.thatsnotcool.com

GSAs in Newfoundland!

Play CBC West Coast Morning
Check out this awesome interview with the GSA advisor of a GSA in Newfoundland.  This is a great story for those who want to learn more about GSAs and how staff advisors can help.

'Degrassi' scores award nod for transgender storyline

Canada's groundbreaking high school series "Degrassi" has been nominated for a best-drama prize from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.

"They" is Me: Call us what we wish to be called

January 12, 2012

Ivan Coyote
Op. Ed.

Weighing Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA’s) Against Generic Human Rights Clubs

December 2011
Weighing Gay-Straight Alliances (GSA’s) Against Generic Human Rights Clubs
"It is not safe to assume that LGBTQ students and students with LGBTQ parents would prefer to go through school isolated from their peers and teachers."
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