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Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has today raised the rainbow flag in support of IDAHOT 2015 (International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia).
The Force’s participation in the annual event marks its support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGB&T) communities in Greater Manchester and across the world.
IDAHOT is held on 17 May each year to commemorate the day in 1990 that the World Health Organisation declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder.
Rainbow flags will be raised across the Force, with some officers donning rainbow laces to show their support.
Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “Our differences are what makes us stronger and everybody has the right to go about their daily business without the fear of hatred and abuse.
“GMP is proud to support IDAHOT to highlight the importance of treating everyone with respect and show our LGB&T communities that we take their concerns very seriously and are committed to tackling action against any form of hate crime committed against them.
“I would encourage anyone who is a victim of homophobic or transphobic abuse to report the matter immediately. We are committed to taking robust action against hate crime so we can help bring an end to homophobia and transphobia.”
GMP’s ‘police with pride’ rainbow car, which launched last year, is used to promote gay and transgender communities.
To report a hate crime call GMP on 101 or 999 in emergencies. You can report a hate crime or a hate incident online, visit www.report-it.org.uk or use the True Vision app.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to report any information you might have about crime anonymously.
The Lindsay name Is of Norman origin, from De Limesay, and first appeared in 12th century.
The flag seen here flies over the Norman Hedingham Castle, which dates from around 1140, and is owned by the Lindsays, in the County of Essex.
The Lindsays are direct descendants of the de Veres, one the longest and most illustrious line of nobles of England, and the star on the family standard dates from the First Crusade of 1098. During the Battle of Antioch, with night falling a brilliant star appeared on the standard being carried by Earl Aubrey de Vere. The battlefield was illuminated, victory was won, and the de Veres carried the star as their emblem ever since.
The Daily Shoot assignment for 2010/06/14:
Make a photo of a flag today: national, state, or otherwise. Try to compose it in a unique way. #ds211
Ever notice how everywhere you go in America you see churches and flags?
One of those things we get blind to.
But one day, driving home, I decided to count flags. Don't remember how many, but on stretches of commercially developed suburban arterial roads they were everywhere.
Is it this way in other countries or are we Americans the biggest flag-wavers? If so, why? What does it say about us -- for good or bad?
How much is spent annually on flags? How much healthcare for the uninsured would it buy if we stopped buying all these flags?
And churches. I'm an active member of one, and I know while we like to think of our "tithes and offerings" going to God -- and a considerable amount does go to a wide variety of programs that benefit those less fortunate around the world -- in fact a great deal of the money just heats, cools, and maintains a large building.
We have weekday use for preschool and a very successful after-school program for underprivileged children.
But how much of our precious financial and energy resources in America are expended on buildings that sit empty for way more hours than they are used? How could these resources be better used?
No, I don't mean to suggest closing churches. These are just what our church education director sometimes calls "wondering questions" when opening up discussions with children in Sunday school.
Inspired by this view across the street while pumping my gas yesterday (see what happens when you take the camera with you more!)
August 28, 2018 - Albany, NY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed that POW/MIA flags be added to flagpoles on four state government buildings in Albany and be flown at half-staff in honor of Senator John McCain and the more than five years he spent in captivity as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. POW/MIA flags will be flown at half-staff on the New York State Capitol, Alfred E. Smith Building, New York State Executive Mansion, the Empire State Plaza, and at OGS state office buildings across the state in the same manner. (Mike Groll/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo)
The state flag of Spain was adopted in 1785 with the national coat of arms near the hoist. In 1936 the flag without the coat of arms was adopted as the Civil flag, though the official state flag still depicts the coat of arms.
Bill by several conservative members of Congress, that would bar the flying of gay pride and Black Lives Matter flags at U.S. embassies.
Parece la de la diversidad, pero es la de Cusco
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Esta bandera está en la Plaza de Armas de Cusco, donde los españoles limpiaron a Tupac Amarú II. Era un rebelde indígena ante la ocupación española en el siglo XVIII. Lo ataron de cada extremidad a un caballo y bueno, el resto ya lo saben, o se lo pueden imaginar.