Qatar London embassy picketed before World Cup
Ninety people, including football fans, joined a colourful noisy protest outside Qatar’s London embassy today, Saturday, November 19, the day before the start of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath to donate to LGBTQ+ charities during the World Cup
The Hare & Hounds in Birmingham’s Kings Heath area has vowed to donate 10% of bar revenue, during World Cup screenings, to LGBTQ+ charities in response to the football competition being held in a country with poor human rights records, including for women, migrants, and LGBTQ+ citizens.
Survey finds that 80% of Villa & Proud members will not be watching this year’s World Cup
A survey conducted by Villa & Proud – the official LGBTQ+ supporters’ network for Aston Villa Football Club – has found that 80% of its members will not be watching year’s World Cup in Qatar.
Joe Lycett delivers World Cup ultimatum to David Beckham
The news that David Beckham has signed a reported £10 million contract with Qatar to be their ambassador during the FIFA World Cup in a country where LGBTQ+ are persecuted has been met with many cries of outrage
Peter Tatchell Foundation to protest against Qatar’s ‘sexism, homophobia and racism’
Angry about Qatar’s sexism, homophobia and racism? Want to stand in solidarity with Qataris who seek reform?
Villa & Proud launches World Cup survey
In response to media asking for comments regarding the World Cup from Villa & Proud – the official LGBTQ+ supporter network for Aston Villa Football Club – the group has launched a survey, asking for feedback from their members.
LGBTQ+ activists protest at FIFA Museum ahead of World Cup in Qatar
A few dozen people protested in front of the FIFA Museum in Zurich on Tuesday, November 8 to press for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community ahead of the World Cup hosted by Qatar.