Presidente de país com lei anti-gay diz que não há homofobia

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Mas lei anti-gay está para ser votada

O presidente de UgandaYoweri Museveni disse, em entrevista para a "CNN" que o país dele não persegue gays e que a lei contra a homossexualidade, prestes a ser aprovada, é para evitar "exibicionismo" e para não "atrair" as crianças.

Ainda de acordo com ele, a legislação anti-gay é para promover a privacidade e discrição.

"O problema (dos gays) é o exibicionismo. E o segundo problema é a tentativa de atrair jovens e crianças para a homossexualidade" explicou Museveni.

Ele ainda ressaltou que a diferença do povo africano para outros povos quando se trata da sexualidade. "Os africanos são pessoas discretas por natureza… Eu, por exemplo, nunca beijei minha mulher em público" disse.

A proposta anti-gay prevê pena de morte para gays em alguns casos, mas o presidente disse que esse artigo deve cair.

da Redação do Toda Forma de Amor 

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Judeus conservadores aprovam ordenação de rabinos gays

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Após longo debate, movimento muda decisão histórica

 

Judeus conservadores aprovam ordenação de rabinos gays

O Seminário Rabínico Schechter, filiado ao movimento conservador de Israel passou a aprovar a ordenação de rabinos gays e lésbicas. Após anos de oposição e debate acirrado entre muitos de seus líderes, a decisão gerou um novo ponto de discórdia entre o movimento e os ortodoxos de Israel.

O anúncio feito na semana passada terminou uma fratura no movimento conservador dos EUA, que começou em 2006 a aceitar estudantes gays e lésbicas que desejavam ser rabinos. A primeira rabino abertamente lésbica foi ordenada no ano passado.

Assim como outros ramos do judaísmo, o movimento conservador tem enfrentado uma grande luta na busca por uma abertura maior em relação aos homossexuais, apesar das proibições bíblicas sobre essa conduta.

“No mundo conservador, há rabinos que aceitam a ordenação de alunos gays e lésbicas, bem como aqueles que não são”, diz o comunicado oficial. “Essa decisão é o resultado de um longo processo, que incluiu uma ampla busca para encontrar um consenso entre opiniões divergentes. Isso permitirá a continuação da cooperação”.

O professor Hanan Alexander, presidente do conselho do Seminário Schechter, disse que a decisão “destaca o compromisso da instituição em defender a lei religiosa judaica em um mundo pluralista e em constante mudança”.

D’ror Chankin-Gould, 28, um estudante gay da Universidade Judaica Americana, uma escola rabínica em Los Angeles, disse que a decisão era “algo com que temos sonhado há anos… Houve muita dor, um monte de lágrimas e muitos anos para chegarmos a este lugar”, disse o candidato ao rabinato, que está em Israel para um ano de estudos religiosos.

“Temos agora uma oportunidade para termos mais professores maravilhosos comprometidos se levantando em Israel e para ensinar a Torá e oferecer seu modelo para a sociedade israelense e para o povo judeu, o que significa incluir todas as vozes”.

O movimento de Reforma – a maior denominação judaica dos EUA – e os reconstrucionistas começou a ordenação de gays e lésbicas no clero décadas atrás. Nenhuma instituição rabínica ortodoxa aceita alunos gays e lésbicas atualmente.

O rabinato ortodoxo tem resistido energicamente às investidas das correntes liberais, recusando-se a reconhecer as suas decisões, cerimônias ou conversões como religiosamente válidas.

A decisão de ordenar sacerdotes gays e lésbicas gerou a ira da comunidade ultra-ortodoxa.

“Na minha opinião, é um erro grave. É uma violação das Escrituras”, sentenciou Shaar Yeshuv Cohen, rabino-chefe da cidade de Haifa. O assunto ainda deve gerar muita controvérsia entre as diferentes correntes do judaísmo.

Traduzido e adaptado de Washington Post

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LGBT Quote of the day

"My mother took me to a psychiatrist when I was fifteen because she thought I was a latent homosexual. There was nothing latent about it."


~Amanda Bearse

Adele voted new gay icon

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Adele, who picked up thousands of votes in a survey of GaydarRadio listeners in the UK, has taken the gay icon crown from Australian singer Kylie Minogue.

The 23-year-old singer won more than half (55 percent) of the 4,000 votes for the Pop Artist of the Year, while her nearest rival, Lady Gaga, got 18.9 percent.

Other winners were rugby star Gareth Thomas, who was voted Celebrity of the Year picking up more than a quarter (27.1 per cent) of the votes, and openly gay Swedish footballer Anton Hysen was named Hero of the Year after getting more than a third of the votes.

“Adele has had a fantastic year with numerous Grammys and Brit Awards, but we know that this is the accolade she has been waiting for,” the Sydney Morning herald quoted Robin Crowley, programme controller at the station, as saying.

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Glee Introduces Its First Transgender Character

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Glee, which received the GLAAD Media Award last year for Outstanding Comedy Series, raised the bar for diversity on network television again last night, when it introduced a new character named Unique, a transgender African American student and performer in rival glee club Vocal Adrenaline. The character is played by Alex Newell, who finished as a runner up on The Glee Project; the Oxygen reality show in which a group of hopefuls competed for a spot on Fox’s hit show.

Audiences first saw Unique as Wade, a shy student from a different high school who gushed with fandom for Kurt and Mercedes and asked for their advice on coping as outsiders. Wade recalled being tormented by other kids at school and even family members, and revealed that “Ever since I was a kid, I would play this game. Where I would pretend I was a different person. The person I dreamed of being. The real me. I even have a different name. Unique.”

Kurt offers some words of support, saying “I hope one day you have enough courage to be him.” To which Wade responds “Actually, Unique’s a her.”

But the key moment came later in the episode, after Kurt and Mercedes try to talk Unique out of performing in women’s clothes for fear of a backlash. Kurt tells her “I’ve worn some flamboyant outfits, but I’ve never dressed up as a woman.” To which Unique replies “That’s because you identify yourself as a man. I thought you of all people would understand.”

Rather than play it safe, Unique performs the KC & The Sunshine Band hit “Boogie Shoes” onstage wearing a flapper dress and glittery high heels, and receives a rapturous response from the crowd as you can see in the clip below. Kurt and Mercedes later remark how impressed they were with Unique’s resolve to be herself.

Actor Alex Newell was actually asked about the possibility of playing a transgender character on Glee back in August of last year, when the Hollywood Reporter noted during an interview that he had appeared in drag on The Glee Project several times. Alex replied that he’d be happy to, explaining that he understands how important representation in the media, saying “I go to different schools to visit friends and I see [transgender] kids and it’s hard. Not too many television shows shed light on that, it’s that hidden thing that not everybody wants to talk about. But it is there and there are people that want to be able to turn the television on and see somebody else who is just like them. I feel like if I were able to that, I’d be beside myself and happy.”

As one of The Glee Project’s runners-up, Alex is unfortunately only contracted to appear in one more episode of the show, but there is reason to be optimistic. If the writers and producers are happy enough with the character and the audience response, Unique could easily return in a recurring capacity much like Alex’s fellow Glee Projectveteran Damian McGinty, whose contract on the show was extended beyond the seven episode arc he was initially signed for. It would certainly be a great boon for LGBT diversity on television if Unique stuck around a little longer, but for now, fans can look forward to seeing her appear in the next original episode on April 24.

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Day Of Silence Aims To End LGBT Bullying In Schools

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Today is the Day of Silence, a student-led national event that brings attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. Students from middle school to college take a vow of silence to encourage administrators and their classmates to address the problem of anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in their schools.

A 2009 survey by GLSEN found that nearly 9 out of 10 LGBT students report verbal, sexual or physical harassment at school and more than 30 percent have missed at least a day of school in the past month out of fear for their personal safety. Two of the top three reasons students said their peers were bullied because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, and the point of Day of Silence is to use the power of silence to make anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and name-calling unacceptable in America’s schools.

Of course, the recent cyber bullying trial of former Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi, who was found guilty of hate crimes and invasion of privacy on March 16 for broadcasting a consensual sexual encounter between his roommate Tyler Clementi and another man leading to Clementi's suicide, sparked a national debate about LGBT bullying and how to most effective combat it. The Day of Silence is a way for LGBT advocates to take a stand without saying a word.

So if you are able, take the vow today and for more information on the Day of Silence, visit dayofsilence.org.

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New Zealand wins Mr. Gay World 2012

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Mr. Gay New Zealand wins Mr. Gay World 2012 in Johannesburg at the Fourth Annual international competition

Johannesburg, South Africa - April 9, 2012 - from the twenty-two gay men representing their respective countries in the 4th annual Mr. Gay World competition held in Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City on Sunday, April 8th, Andreas (Andy) Derleth of New Zealand was elected Mr. Gay World 2012. Andy will continue to carry on the vision and mission of the organization that seeks to fight the discrimination and stigma faced by the gay community in many countries today. Mr. Gay World empowers and raises the visibility of optimistic gay men in a constructive dialogue with our fellow citizens.

Andreas (Andy) Derleth is an operations project manager of Warehouse Stationery in New Zealand. Originally from Hassfurt, Germany has a Bachelor degree in business management. Andy has a passion for travel and sports and participated in the 2nd Asia-Pacific Outgames and is very excited to be going to Antwerp next year for the worldOutgames. Andy is in long term relationship and on the 11-11-11 he entered in a same-sex civil union in New Zealand.

Other awards presented included:
Mr. Gay Swimwear - New Zealand (Andreas Derleth);
Sports Challenge - New Zealand (Andreas Derleth);
Best Interview Challenge - New Zealand (Andreas Derleth);
Mr Gay Formal wear - Netherlands (Thom Goderie);
Mr. Gay Congeniality - Netherlands (Thom Goderie);
Mr. Gay People's Choice Award - Philippines (Carlito Floro Rosadino, jr)
Mr. Gay National Costume - Philippines (Carlito Floro Rosadino, jr).
Mr. Gay Photogenic - Argentina (Gonzalo Enrique Bagalor)
Mr. Gay Outreach - Czech Republic (Tomas Fryda)
Top Score in the MGW Written Exam - South Africa (Lance Weyer)
2012 Eric Butter Philanthropy Award - Coenie Kukkuk
Mr. Gay World 1st Runner Up: South Africa (Lance Weyer)
Mr. Gay World 2nd Runner Up: France (Remy Frejaville)
Mr. Gay World 3rd Runner Up: USA (Kevin Scott Power)
Mr. Gay World 4th Runner Up: Netherlands (Thom Goderie)

Top 10 Final Standing:
5th Runner Up / 6th Place: Canada (Thomas Egli)
6th Runner Up / 7th Place: Hong Kong (Jimmy Wong)
7th Runner Up / 8th Place: Australia (Benjamin Michael)
8th Runner Up / 9th Place: Philippines (Carlito Floro Rosadino Jr.)
9th Runner Up/ 10th Place: Czech Republic (Tomas Fryda)

In a spectacular grand finale at The Lyric Theatre, South Africa's member of the board, Coenie Kukkuk, known for being a gay advocate himself made the customary turnover to Belgium's worldOutgames Antwerp 2013 producer, Jerko Bozikovic, which will be the next host producer of Mr. Gay World 2013 in Antwerp, Belgium (August 1-5, 2013).

The mission of Mr. Gay World (MGW) is to advance national and international gay rights through education and public performance. MGW creates authentic leaders who will take responsibility, not only in his own community but on a global stage, speaking out for equal rights by inspiring those around him. MGW is a genuine and positive role model that will champion equality and diversity in the media both gay and mainstream.

For more information on Mr. Gay World please visit mrgayworld.org

About Mr. Gay World ( MrGayWorld.org )

The Mr. Gay World Competition is the Twenty First Century public performance where the delegates represent their nation as the best spokesperson and embody the spirit of their nation. The delegate chosen to represent his peers on a global stage will not only have the inner beauty of confidence, self assurance, charisma and natural leadership abilities but he will also take care in his outward beauty. Click to read more...

4th Annual Mr. Gay World Competition in Johannesburg, South Africa (April 4-8 2012)

Coenie Kukkuk is the Mr. Gay World 2012 Co-Executive Producer for the host city of Johannesburg, South Africa. Mr Kukkuk has been part of the Mr. Gay World Board of Directors since 2011 and is currently the Director of Africa.

The international judging panel consisted of:

Briand Bedford-Eichier editor and chief of Spartacus International Gay Guide (Germany), Eric Butter president of Mr. Gay World, Ltd. (Australia), Andrew Creagh editor and chief of DNA Magazine (Australia), Frank Malaba human rights activist and radio producer/host (South Africa), Dr. Pubern Padayachee medical doctor and TV host/actor (India), Remco Teppema co-founder and co-publisher of WINQ and Mate magazines (Netherlands), Terry Tucker registered professional geoscientist and a successful senior executive in the mineral exploration, mining and finance industry (Canada).

Mr. Gay World 2012 Grand Finale was held at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef city on Sunday, April 8th. The official host hotel was the Fairway Hotel & Golf Resort. For more information on the five day competition please visit MrGayWorld.org
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Mr. Gay World Prize

Mr. Gay World 2012 will receive a Sterling Silver Mr. Gay World Cup, Mr. Gay World 2012 Sash, Approximate US$25,000 travel allowance to visit the five continents during his term as Mr. Gay World 2012. Club Travel Cape Quarter will provide the title-holder a trip for two from the title-holder's home country back to South Africa for a one week holiday including round trip economy airfare and hotel. The winner will also receive a one year supply of Bone Wear swimwear and underwear, Custom jewellery from designer Chris Winspear, MichaelGamePlan cosmetics, Spartacus Travel Guide, Clothes from Old Favourite, Tuition for correspondent study from College South Africa, Four-Night stay at the Taj hotel in Cape Town immediately following the Mr. Gay World 2012 Grand Finale, plus a 8 Nights Namibia Highlights Tour - Dunes/Desert & Wildlife - Guided Safari incl. Accommodation and meals sponsored by Namibia JJ Tours; and more...

Top four finalist of Mr. Gay World 2012 will also recieve the following prizes: Jewellery from designer Chris Winspear, MichaelGamePlan cosmetics, Spartacus travel guides, clothes from Old Favourite, Tuition for correspondent study course from College South Africa, and more.

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