Are activists making inroads against homophobia in eastern europe ?

在东欧国家，活动家们正在积极改观对同性恋的憎恶吗？

Homophobia is commonly defined as hatred or fear of homosexuals .

同性恋恐惧一般上被定义为对同性恋的惧怕或憎恨。

Homophobia is most often based on fear and ignorance .

恐同症通常是由于恐惧和无知造成的。

The federal supreme court ruled in 1996 that any laws motivated by homophobia ( or other bigotry ) are unconstitutional .

联邦最高法院在1996年裁定任何基于厌恶同性恋（或其他偏见）而制定的法律均违反宪法。

This recognition of alan 's status as one of britain 's most famous victims of homophobia is another step towards equality and long overdue .

承认艾伦是英国同性恋仇视最大的受害者之一，是朝平等又跨出了一步，这是人们期待以久的一步。