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09 12 2010
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Iran radio gives a voice to Iranian queers
In Iran for queers to speak means one of two guaranteed outcomes: at best the affair ends in exile and being disowned by your family and community, at worst - death. Having a voice is not only means to call attention to such issues but a space for discussion, self-recognition and affirmation that f
07 12 2010
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Iraqi lesbian couple still not safe
We reported last week that Swedish authorities had refused asylum to an Iraqi Kurdish lesbian couple, Pari and Dilsa. Sweden has already removed over 500 Iraqis this year, as have other EU countries including the UK. The ECHR ruled last month that removals to Iraq should be stopped because of decre
01 12 2010
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Shahla Jahed was murdered this morning
They killed Shahla this morning Wednesday Dec.1 in Evin. Our hearts go for Shahla’s family and friends. Our condolences to all of you all across the world who have spent hours and days working to stop the Islamic regime of committing yet another crime. Shahla was murdered for the crime of being a w
30 11 2010
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EU’s Fundamental Rights Agency on the rights of LGBT people
Today the EU’s Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) presents its updated report on Homophobia, transphobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity to the Members of the European Parliament. The FRA report reveals that in some EU Member States, legislation and practice is i
29 11 2010
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Families come out in support of gay members
Hundreds of colourfully attired revellers waving brightly shaded flags marched on Sunday to Jantar Mantar marking the third annual Delhi Queer Pride parade. A spirit of celebration and ebullience prevailed as the enthusiastic marchers irrespective of sexual orientation triumphantly danced to the in
24 11 2010
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Canada's first lady plays new kind of hostess – fighting for Iranian women
Laureen Harper is stepping out of her comfort zone and into the complicated world of human rights. Like the prime ministerial wives who preceded her, Mrs. Harper has tread carefully, avoiding contentious issues and controversial causes. But the plight of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, the Iranian wom
23 11 2010
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About 10 men in masks tried to attack the participants of the discussion on hate crimes, but were rebuffed
In Kyiv, Ukraine, on 20th of November 2010, on the Transgender Day of Remembrance of those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred, unknown persons attacked the peaceful gathering organized by NGO "Insight" and Visual Culture Center - "Response to violence against transgender people". The org
22 11 2010
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LGBT Campaigners condemn UN vote
Human rights campaigners have condemned a United Nations vote that removed sexual orientation from a list identifying characteristics that make people particularly vulnerable to prejudice-motivated murder. The list is part of a resolution which calls for countries to investigate “extrajudicial, sum
21 11 2010
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MBE for British lesbian activist
Brighton lesbian Clare Dimyon was presented with an MBE by Prince Charles at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace last week. Clare Dimyon, 45, is being honoured for “services to promoting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Central and Eastern Europe”. A party of
19 11 2010
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UN deletes gay reference from anti-execution measures
A United Nations panel has deleted a reference to gays and lesbians in a resolution condemning unjustified executions. The motion was introduced by Morocco and Mali and the vast majority of countries in support were African or Arabic. Many of the supporting countries criminalise homosexuality and
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GRADATION - installation for The Trans Day of Remembrance
GRADATION is a collaborative installation of Women's Initiatives Supporting Group (WISG) and artist Uta Bekaia, supported by Propaganda.network. The voices and video images used in the installation belong to Transfeminist activists and our sisters - Amanda, Gabi, Nata, Tako. All of us are united by the grief that will forever remind us about our Trans sisters killed in the recent years, but we are also united by the same goal - to achieve living in a country and in the society free from Transphobia! #TDOR
GRADATION - installation for The Trans Day of Remembrance
Queer Sisters Run - Social and Environmental Justice