The Rainbow Alliance of Bermuda, would
like to applaud the government’s decision on Friday, June 14th, to pass
the amendment to the Human Rights Act to prevent discrimination on the
basis of sexual orientation. We are proud of all the brave voices who
spoke in favour of the amendment and of protecting the fundamental human
rights of the LGB community.

This legislation would not be possible without years of campaigning
by countless activists and groups, particularly Dr. John Stubbs, Two
Words and a Comma, Centre for Justice, the Allen Vincent Smith
Foundation, the Human Rights Commission, and Amnesty International
Bermuda. The Rainbow Alliance of Bermuda sincerely thanks all of these
allies.

Based on the emotional, confused, and sometimes offensive tenor of
the debates that took place surrounding the amendment, it is evident
that there is still work for us to do in the Bermudian community to
combat homophobia, improve understanding, and address misconceptions.
The Rainbow Alliance of Bermuda will continue this important work, while
continuing to provide safe spaces for the LGBTQ community members and
allies. The LGBTQ community will not be shamed, silenced, or condemned
and we hope to work together to create equity for all of Bermuda’s
citizens.

Source:http://rainbowbermuda.org/blog/