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Quebec LGBT Group Creates Registry Of Homophobic Acts | The Quebec LGBT rights group Gai Écoute (Gay Line) has created a new anonymous registry for tracking homophobic acts, including “any word or act negatively toward a homosexual or homosexuality in general: physical abuse, verbal abuse, intimidation, harassment, graffiti offensive, abuse, mockery offensive,inappropriate media coverage and discrimination.” The registry, which may be a first of its kind on this scale, will provide an opportunity to inform individuals reporting incidents of where to seek resources and will provide useful data to help support anti-homophobia efforts.
