Elton John, singer songwriter and probably the most famous same sex parent in the world, as well as being the founder of the Elton John AIDS federation, clearly linked homophobia with the AIDS epidemic in an article written on World AIDS Day.
In the article, written for the Huffington Post, Sir Elton said: “Working together, I believe my little son Zachary and his generation can live to see a future without AIDS. But to get there, we have serious work to do. We must fight stigma, homophobia, and apathy. We must learn to love and value our lives and our health. We must be honest in our own relationships. […] But more than anything, we must educate and mobilize young people to join the fight not only AGAINST the AIDS epidemic, but also FOR health and acceptance and love”.
To access the Elton John AIDS Foundation, established in 1992, click here.