Proud to be supported by:
YOKO ONO
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STONEWALL
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JEREMY CORBYN MP
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GOK WAN
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CZAR DRUE
Proud to be designated U.S. Social Media Executive Director for #no2LGBTHate campaign. Global Advocate for LGBTQ Youth & Human Rights with the Harvey Milk Foundation, International Imperial Court System titled, Czar and founder of Emerald Kingdom. |
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OMAR SHARIF JNR
Words are powerful devices that can be used to make us laugh or to make us cry; they can entice just as easily as they can incite. 140 characters may seem few; but they are certainly enough to empower and amplify hate. Enough. |
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DIVA MAGAZINE
The pressure to conform and the continuing presence of homophobia in our society mean that LGBTs, especially the young, are far more likely to suffer from mental health issues than those who identify as heterosexual. This is in no small part a result of the constant barrage of hate speech on social media. DIVA believes that Twitter should be held to the same standard as the print and broadcast media and therefore shut down accounts which consistently spew this unacceptable, homophobic bile. We are proud the support this campaign. |
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PRIDE IN LONDON
"Hate speech and hate crime is an increasing problem online. We join the call for Twitter and others to do more to ensure more responsible communication platforms online that protect and respect people regardless of their faith, gender identity, ethnicity and sexuality. We also call on our supporters to join us in promoting positive messages of hope, love and tolerance and calling out and reporting hate speech and hate crime. Together love trumps hate." - Alison Camps, Co-Chair Pride in London |
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DIVERSITY ROLE MODELS
“Social Media is a great tool to connect and communicate, but particularly for young people, can also become a source of relentless ridicule, judgement and bullying. We know that increasingly social media is where cultural and social norms are shaped and reinforced. By not addressing Homophobic, Biphobic or Transphobic comments, Twitter is condoning these views. This is not only incongruent to their position as a power of social inclusion, but is putting the mental health, wellbeing and self-esteem of young people at unnecessary risk. DRM is working hard to ensure people grow up recognising that LGBT people are just as valuable and wonderful as any other member of society and to role model inclusive behaviours. In this way, we hope to prevent further unnecessary tragedies such as the suicide of young Dominic Crouch. Twitter has an influential role in shaping society, and we urge them to use this responsibly. “ |
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WOMEN'S EQUALITY PARTY
"Equality in the media is one of the Women's Equality Party's core objectives. Social media provides fantastic opportunities for telling our own stories, mobilising for change and challenging intolerance - but sadly we know that it can also be a platform for abuse, discrimination and threatening behaviour. We are pleased to support Linda Riley's campaign to draw Twitter's attention to the need to protect its users, and foster an atmosphere of mutual respect, tolerance and decency." |
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OUT NEWS GLOBAL
As a global news organisation, we are all too aware of the difficulties faced by members of the LGBT community across the world. There is an epidemic of homophobic hate speech which adds nothing to reasoned debate, the sole intention of the perpetrators being to spread hate and cause distress, often with tragic consequences. We are disappointed that Twitter, in many ways a force for good, is the major platform for spreading this sickening abuse, and we call on the company to act swiftly and recognise this campaign. |
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PETER TATCHELL FOUNDATION
"Twitter needs to do much more to stop anti-LGBT trolls who harass with abuse and obscenity and who make threats of rape and violence. These are criminal offences and need to be stopped. What would be unacceptable in the street or office should also be unacceptable online." |
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UK BLACK PRIDE
UK Black Pride support this campaign, we need to end all forms of discrimination and campaign for equality, equity, justice and freedom! |
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WES STREETING MP
“I know from my own work tackling homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools before entering Parliament that social media increasingly blights the lives of LGBT people because of its use as a weapon to inflict harm on others. It is simply unacceptable that abuse is taking place on a daily basis online, often with damaging consequences for victims. |
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CLAIRE HARVEY - PARALYMPIAN
"The standard you walk past is the standard you accept – too much low level, but even blatant discrimination and exclusion is being allowed to continue unchallenged todays society. Twitter has a valuable and powerful role to play in society; connecting people and allowing debate, conversation and information sharing. BUT it has policies to ensure people stay within the boundaries of respect. You can disagree without being hateful, abusive or rude. These are skills we want our next generation to learn, so we must role model them – and Twitter must play its role. By not adhering to it’s rules, it is reinforcing every barrier that prevents young people growing into confident, wonderful people full of talent and enthusiasm. Our society needs them more than ever." |
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LORD CASHMAN OF LIMEHOUSE
“It is clear that homophobia is not being challenged on Twitter, and this needs to be addressed now, all kinds of abuse or unacceptable there should be no hierarchy when dealing with such abusive language. Most Twitter users are generous and responsible, and in deference to them as well as the rest of us this needs to be dealt with now.” |
SOPHIE WALKER
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GAY TIMES
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IT GETS BETTER MEXICO
Making the internet a safe place for LGBT youth saves lives. That’s why at It Gets Better México we happily join #no2LGBThate to raise awareness of the need to make Twitter a positive and safe environment for all, free of hate, specially for LGBT people around the world. |
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INTERPRIDEInterPride – the International Association of Pride Organisers – empowers Pride organisations worldwide. As a leader in the Global Pride Movement we do not, under any circumstances accept or tolerate homophobia, biphobia, or transphobia. Pride affords all LGBTI people (and those questioning) with visibility, unity and community – none of which contains hate. |
EUROPEAN PRIDE ORGANISERS ASSOCIATION
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CURVE
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BEN BRADSHAW
“It’s time that Twitter took a stand against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. LGBT hate online should not be ignored and I hope that Twitter will listen to and act on the concerns raised by this campaign.” |
LOTL
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GAY STAR
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ROB MCDOWALL - EQUALITY COUNCIL
We all wear an array of labels; brother/sister, son/daughter, boyfriend /girlfriend, father/mother etc and while being LGBT+ doesn't define who you are or how you'll live your life, it is important that you are free to be yourself without fear of abuse or discrimination. Being LGBT+ is no more a choice than choosing to be born with blue eyes or red hair. |
CHARLIE CONDOU
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STOP HOMOPHOBIA
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LADY PHYLL
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UK PRIDE
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DITCH THE LABEL
"Bullying continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing young people and we know the huge impacts upon their mental health and self-esteem, particularly those who identify as LGBT. Traditionally, bullying was often exclusively confined to the educational environment, with home a safe haven. Today, it is possible to be subjected to bullying and hate speech not only at school but also at home, in the family car and alone in the bedroom. With technology being so integral to modern living, for some young people there is very little opportunity to escape the abuse. We support this campaign and the call for social media platforms to do everything they can to act swiftly in protecting their users and working towards a society that is fair, equal and free from all types of bullying." |
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COLIN CAMPBELL-AUSTIN
The Holocaust didn't begin in the gas chambers. It began with words of hate. Words matter. Please support stopping accounts that spread LGBT hate using words on Twitter. #no2LGBTHate no2lgbthate.com |
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STEVE KING
"As gay dads, with 3 dual heritage kids, I've come across my fair share of hate and I think this campaign is brilliant. It is so close to my heart and sets an example and lesson to everyone including my kids that there is no normal and that everyone deserves to be treated equally. I'm glad in some small part I've been able to say I've played a tiny role in this movement. Nobody deserves to be bullied because of who they love. We are ALL the same but different. And that's what makes us unique. Never be afraid of yourself. #no2LGBTHate. |