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Roberts slams Australian sports for failing to curb homophobia

Ian Roberts, the first elite rugby league player to come out as gay, said Australian sport had not done enough to stop homophobia, as studies on Wednesday highlighted the level of discrimination faced by young lesbian, gay and bisexual athletes.

France: National action plan for equality, against hatred and anti-LGBT + discrimination

With 42 concrete actions, the government's new national action plan is based on four areas: recognition of the rights of LGBT + people; strengthening their access to rights; fighting anti-LGBT + hatred and improving the daily life of LGBT + people.

Japan: Pride House Tokyo Legacy to open as Japan's first permanent LGBTQ center

Pride House Tokyo aims to raise awareness of LGBTQ issues through the creation of hospitality spaces, hosting of events, and production of diverse content, while taking advantage of the opportunities available during the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics and working across corporate, individual activists and organizational sectors.