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France: father sentenced for lesbophobic violence against 14 year old daughter

In April 2023, a 35 year old father in Laloubère (Hautes-Pyrénées) seriously assaulted his 14 year old daughter on discovering that she was attracted to girls. The man seriously assaulted her, verbally abused her, and made her fear rape if she did not renounce her sexuality. She was also made to write a letter of apology.

Having minimised his violence and abuse, on 19 March 2025, the Tarbes Criminal Court sentenced the man to 8 months in prison with probation. He must receive treatment and complete a parenting course.

Source: https://www.stophomophobie.com/tarbes-un-pere-condamne-pour-violences-lesbophobes-sur-sa-fille-de-14-ans/

India’s first openly lesbian athlete faces family backlash

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Dutee Chand, India’s first openly gay athlete, is facing a barrage of criticism from her family after announcing she was in a same-sex relationship.
Her mother and father, Akhuji and Chakradhar Chand, have not accepted their daughter’s wish to “settle down” with her partner.
Mr Chand has called their relationship “immoral and unethical”, telling the Times of India: “She has destroyed the reputation of our village.”
In interviews with Indian media, however, Ms Chand does not seem fazed.
“Freedom of choice and freedom to love are my inalienable rights and I shall exercise it,” she told the Times of India.

Continue reading: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-48534449 (source)