This President is Anti-Homophobia
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Irish President Mary McAleese recentlyurged young people (in Ireland) to stand up against homophobic bullying:
“Celebrating and respecting diversity among young people is at the heart of this important forum. Homophobic bullying continues to be a society-wide issue, including in our schools and the link between it and suicide sends a clear message that this trend must be reversed,” she said.
“By working together, by standing up for the democratic values that we share, by refusing to go along with loudly-voiced prejudices, we can overcome the bias and hostility experienced by many young gay people throughout the country. No-one should have to suffer on account of their sexual orientation.”
The eight and current president of Ireland said these words at a conference organised by BeLonG To, a social and support group for young people between the ages of 14 and 23.
Now that’s what I call supportive mom!
News Source: Irish Times
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