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USA: Catholic school can legally fire teacher for being in same-sex marriage, court rules

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USA: Catholic school can legally fire teacher for being in same-sex marriage, Federal Court rules

Although Indianapolis has an ordinance prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, the Catholic school argued that it can discriminate under a “ministerial exception” laid out by a 2020 Supreme Court ruling.

On Wednesday (11 August) federal Judge Richard L Young ruled that Starkey role “falls within the ministerial exception”, and wrote in his judgement: “One may reasonably presume that a religious school would expect faith to play a role in that work, and Roncalli expressly entrusted Starkey with the responsibility of communicating the Catholic faith to students and fostering spiritual growth.

Read: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/08/12/catholic-roncalli-lynn-starkey

Sports: F1 champ Sebastian Vettel reprimanded over Pride t-shirt at Hungarian Grand Prix

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Sports: F1 champ Sebastian Vettel reprimanded over Pride t-shirt at Hungarian Grand Prix

Aston Martin’s German driver Sebastian Vettel looks on during a ‘We Race As One’ ceremony ahead of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest on August 1, 2021. (Photo by FLORION GOGA / POOL / AFP) (Photo by FLORION GOGA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Read: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/08/02/sebastian-vettel-formula-one-lgbt-hungary/

ECtHR: LGBT-related freedom of expression cases concerning Georgia and Russia

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ECtHR: LGBT-related freedom of expression cases concerning Georgia and Russia

ECHR Sexual Orientation Blog
LGBT-related freedom of expression cases concerning Georgia and Russia Posted: 31 Jul 2021 08:55 AM PDT

The European Court of Human Rights has issued two judgments concerning LGBT issues and freedom of expression. 

In Gachechiladze v Georgia the Court considered the complaint of an applicant who produces condoms and who, on the basis of some of her designs, had become subject to administrative-offence proceedings, on the basis that they constituted unethical advertising. Some of the designs of the condom packaging expressed support of the LGBT community and, in this and other respects, the Court noted that the applicant’s brand appeared to have been aimed at initiating and/or contributing to a public debate concerning various issues of general interest. The Court found the applicant had suffered a violation of Article 10 of the Convention.

In Yartsev v Russia the Court considered the conviction of the applicant, an LGBT activist, for shouting slogans at a public event. According to the applicant, he chanted anti‑discrimination slogans such as “No discrimination on grounds of sex and sexual orientation”. The police reported the applicant shouted “Stop abuse by cops” and “Down with the police State”. The Court found that the interference with the applicant’s right to freedom of expression and assembly was not “prescribed by law” and that there had been a violation of Article 10 of the Convention, interpreted in the light of Article 11.


Transgender Europe has several staff and consultancy vacancies

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Transgender Europe has several staff and consultancy vacancies

Transgender Europe (TGEU) is looking for a Deputy Director, a Research Officer, two Policy Officers, and an EECA Officer to join their team as full-time staff. TGEU also published consultancy opportunities on policy, strategic litigation, translation, interpretation, and evaluation.

Read more about the vacancies.

IGLYO is looking for an Executive Director

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IGLYO is looking for an Executive Director

The International LGBTQI Youth and Student Organisation (IGLYO) is accepting applications to become their Executive Director. IGLYO particularly encourages applications from women, trans, intersex and non-binary people, people of color and black people, people with migrant or immigrant backgrounds, those with disabilities and those who are under 30 years old.

Read more and apply by 3 September.

ILGA World is seeking an Executive Director (Geneva)

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ILGA World is seeking an Executive Director (Geneva)

ILGA World – the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association is seeking an authentic, respected and mission-driven individual to join as Executive Director. LGBTI D/deaf and disabled people; lesbian and bisexual women; intersex persons; trans, gender-diverse, and non-binary persons; and persons from the Global South are especially encouraged to apply, to increase the representation of people among LGBTI communities in ILGA World’s work.


Read more and apply by 9 August.