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SOUTH AFRICA: LGBTI GROUPS TO LAUNCH HANDS OFF OUR RIGHTS CAMPAIGN TO MARK ANTI HOMOPHOBIA DAY

by ADMIN posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 14:10

As the world marks the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia on May 17 (tomorrow) the South African LGBTI community in Johannesburg will be launching a new campaign. Continue…

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HOW KENYAN LGBTI GROUPS WILL BE MARKING INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA TOMORROW

by Melissa Wainaina posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 13:37

A number of Kenyan LGBTI groups have rolled out their programmes for activities to mark the 2012 International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia tomorrow, Thursday May 17. Continue…

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HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS CALL FOR ACTION TO PROTECT INTERSEX CHILDREN AND PEOPLE IN UGANDA

by admin posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6:31

Two human rights groups in Uganda today launched a documentary entitled “She is My Son- The Pain of being an Intersex person in Uganda.” At the launch the groups urged the Uganda government to protect intersex people by making available information on intersexuality to families. Continue…

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UGANDAN PARLIAMENT LAUNCHES HUMAN RIGHTS HANDBOOK

by Kikonyogo Kivumbi posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 8:07

Rebecca Kadaga, the Uganda Speaker of the National Assembly, has launched the parliamentary handbook on human rights intended to guide legislators when handling human rights issues, emphasising non-discrimination. Continue…

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SIERRA LEONEAN CLERGYMAN SPEAKS IN FAVOUR OF LGBT PEOPLE

by Joseph Sewedo Akoro posted on Thursday, May 10, 2012 13:51

A Sierra Leonean Methodist clergyman, Bishop John Yambasu on Sunday evening made a pro-LGBTI speech while on a visit to the US saying that sexual orientation is one of many identities that tie people together. Continue…

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