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Mozambique-Country Reports on Human Rights Practices-2007-3/11/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination<br><br> The law prohibits discrimination on the basis of HIV/AIDS, and the Ministry of Labor generally intervened in cases of perceived discrimination by employers. In July the Ministry of Labor reported receiving more than 100 cases annually of workers being dismissed by their employers for having HIV/AIDS. Often, the worker was obligated by the employer to take HIV/AIDS tests. In response to these violations, the ministry registered the complaints and confronted companies responsible for dismissals. The law does not specifically prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, and there were occasional such reports. Despite the absence of a law, the LDH reported cases of discrimination against homosexuals in the judicial system. The Workers Law, passed during the year, includes an article that prevents discrimination in the workplace based on a number of factors, including sexual orientation.
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Namibia-Country Reports on Human Rights Practices-2007-3/11/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination<br><br> There were no reported cases of discrimination against homosexuals. Unlike in previous years, there were no reports of senior government officials making disparaging public remarks about homosexuals. There were no reports of discrimination against workers because of their HIV/AIDS status. The government supported the work of the Namibia Business Coalition against HIV/AIDS.
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Niger -US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices -2007-3/11/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination<br><br> Persons with HIV/AIDS experienced social discrimination. There were strong government efforts to discourage such discrimination. This included the April 26 launch of an antidiscrimination campaign in conjunction with several other organizations working on HIV/AIDS issues. Homosexuals experienced social discrimination.
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NIgeria-Country Reports on Human Rights Practices-2007-3/11/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination<br><br> Homosexuality is illegal under federal law; homosexual practices are punishable by prison sentences of up to 14 years. In the 12 northern states that had adopted Shari'a law, adults convicted of engaging in homosexual intercourse are subject to execution by stoning, although no such sentences were imposed during the year. Because of widespread taboos against homosexuality, very few persons were openly homosexual.<br><br> During the year the National Assembly considered an antigay marriage bill that would duplicate existing laws on marriage and sexual relations while making it more difficult for advocacy groups to operate. The bill had not passed by the end of the year.<br><br> There was widespread discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS, which the public considered a disease resulting from immoral behavior. Persons living with HIV/AIDS often lost their jobs or were denied health care services. However, public education campaigns were implementdisease.
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Police raid Lambda Istanbul Cultural Center- Rex Wockner International News #730- 04/21/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
A dozen plainclothes police officers raided the Lambda Istanbul Cultural
Center April 7. They stayed for two hours, rummaged through everything,
and took away documents containing financial and membership information.<br><br>
The center later learned it had been under surveillance after someone
accused it of procuring transgender sex workers and sharing in their
earnings.
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Rwanda-Country Reports on Human Rights Practices-2007-3/11/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination<br><br>
Discrimination based on sexual orientation occurred, and in September some members of parliament publicly called for legislation criminalizing homosexuality. There were reports that police officers assaulted and arrested homosexuals. There were also reports of landlords evicting tenants based on sexual orientation.
Discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS occurred, although such incidents dramatically decreased in recent years, and the government actively supported public education campaigns on the issue, including the establishment of HIV/AIDS awareness clubs in secondary schools. Members of the military with HIV/AIDS are allowed to serve domestically but do not take part in peacekeeping missions abroad.
(PDF - 95 Kb) Document Date: 11 Mar 2008 (Downloads: 441)
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Senegal-US State Department -Country Reports on Human Rights Practices-2007-3/11/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination<br><br>
Homosexuality is a criminal offense, and homosexuals faced widespread discrimination and social intolerance. However, they were not generally targeted for violence and harassment.
As a result of both government and NGO HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns, persons with HIV or AIDS were increasingly accepted in society.
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South Africa-Country Reports on Human Rights Practices -2007-3/11/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination<br><br> The post-apartheid constitution outlaws discrimination based on sexual orientation and in December 206 the country legalized same-sex marriage. There was some societal violence and discrimination against homosexuals, but no reports of official violence or discrimination.<br><br> Although the government conducted campaigns to reduce or eliminate discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS, the social stigma associated with HIV/AIDS remained a general problem. There were reports that families and communities abused HIV-infected individuals.
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Sudan-Country Reports on Human Rights Practices-2007-3/11/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination<br><br>
Homosexuality is a crime, but no one has been prosecuted on the charge; there is societal but not official discrimination against homosexuals.
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Swaziland-Country Reports on Human Rights Practices-2007-3/11/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination<br><br> Societal discrimination against homosexuals was prevalent, and homosexuals often concealed their sexual preferences. There was a social stigma associated with being HIV positive, and this discouraged persons from being tested. For example, on May 5, the Times of Swaziland reported that an HIV positive couple was kicked out of their home by relatives after discovering the couple was infected with HIV. Education was slowly eroding this cultural stigma and prejudice.
(PDF - 95 Kb) Document Date: 11 Mar 2008 (Downloads: 487)
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Tanzania-Country Reports on Human Rights Practices-2007-3/11/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination<br><br> Homosexuality and lesbianism are illegal in the country. The law in Zanzibar establishes a penalty of up to 25 years' imprisonment for men who engage in homosexual relationships and seven years for women in lesbian relationships. There were no reports that anyone was punished under the law during the year.<br.<br> Homosexuals faced societal discrimination, especially at the community level. The Tanzania penal code makes it an offense to have carnal knowledge of any person of the same sex.<br.<br> The Tanzania Parliamentarians' AIDS Coalition addressed discrimination against persons infected with HIV/AIDS. However, there were reports that discrimination in housing, healthcare, and education continued to occur against the estimated 3.5 million persons in the country living with HIV/AIDS. There were isolated reports that private employers fired or did not hire persons based on the perception that they had HIV/AIDS. The government, working with NGOs, continued to sensitize the public about HIV/AIDS-related discrimination and to create safeguards for HIV/AIDS patients' human rights. President Kikwete, his wife, and senior government officials publicized the fact that they got tested for HIV/AIDS. A network of lawyers, policymakers, and doctors continued lobbying efforts and other activities to deal with legal, ethical, and human rights problem associated with HIV/AIDS.
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Togo-Country Reports on Human Rights Practices-2007-3/11/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination<br><br> A 2005 law prohibits discrimination against persons infected with HIV/AIDS; however, such persons continued to face significant societal discrimination. There was also societal discrimination based on sexual orientation. The penal code provides that a person who engages in a homosexual act may be punished by one to three years' imprisonment and fined $220 to $550 (100,000 to 500,000 CFA francs).
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Uganda-Country Reports on Human Rights Practices-2007-3/11/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination<br><br>
Homosexuals faced widespread discrimination and legal restrictions. It is illegal for homosexuals to engage in sexual acts, based on a legal provision that criminalizes "carnal acts against the order of nature" with a penalty of life imprisonment.<br><br>
Public resentment against homosexuality sparked demonstrations and significant public debate during the year. The government took a strong position against the practice. A local NGO, Sexual Minorities in Uganda, protested several members' alleged harassment by police for their vocal stand against sexual discrimination.<br><br>
On September 10, the Red Pepper tabloid published a list of 40 first names of alleged homosexual men residing in Kampala. There were no confirmed reports of arrests, as originally reported, based on a similar list published by the same tabloid in August 2006.<br><br>
International and local NGOs, in cooperation with the government, sponsored public awareness campaigns that aimed to eliminate the stigma of HIV/AIDS. Counseling and testing for HIV/AIDS was free and available at health centers and local NGOs across the country. Counselors encouraged patients to be tested with their partners and family so that they all received information about living with HIV/AIDS. Persons living with HIV/AIDS formed support groups to promote awareness in their communities.
(PDF - 107 Kb) Document Date: 11 Mar 2008 (Downloads: 458)
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Zambia-Country Reports on Human Rights Practices-2007-3/11/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination<br><br> The law prohibits "carnal knowledge of any person against the order of nature," but it does not specifically outlaw homosexuality. There was societal discrimination against homosexuals. The government actively discouraged societal discrimination against those persons with HIV/AIDS; however, there was strong societal and employment discrimination against such individuals. Government officials made announcements discouraging such discrimination, but made little headway in changing entrenched attitudes.
(PDF - 95 Kb) Document Date: 11 Mar 2008 (Downloads: 315)
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China: Beijing journal: A pink dilemma-By Steven Jiang- http://edition.cnn.com 04/16/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Taking precautions<br><br>
Family issues aside, activists have pointed to inconsistencies in government policy to explain older gay men's reluctance to come out.
Although homosexuality is not illegal in China and has been removed from the country's list of officially recognized mental disorders since 2001, it remains a taboo topic in the state-run media.
Gay venues have popped up in major cities across China in recent years, but the authorities sometimes shut them down during politically sensitive times.
The upcoming Olympics appears to be one such occasion, amid reports of a series of recent police raids on gay clubs, saunas and cruising spots in Beijing and Shanghai.
Activists have voiced their worries about a new crackdown aimed at "cleaning up" the country ahead of the Summer Games in August.
(PDF - 347 Kb) Document Date: 16 Apr 2008 (Downloads: 382)
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For some gay partners, Europe offers a safe haven-by Johanna Peterson-The Villager-Volume 75, #4-June 15-21, 2005 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Gay activists in the United States often view Europe as a gay safe haven. But there are great differences in the level of protection for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities, especially when it comes to the issue of marriage. Still, as President Bush pushes for a constitutional amendment outlawing marriage for gays and lesbians, the pro-gay stance of Europe is quite unique.
Marc Behrendt and Beso Khutishvili live in South London in the United Kingdom, a new environment for them and far away from family and friends. They met three years ago while Marc Behrendt, an American citizen, worked for an international organization in the former Republic of Georgia. They both enjoyed life there, but in the traditional and religious Orthodox Georgian society, homosexuality is a considerable social stigma and remains very much closeted. As their relationship developed, the resistance from Khutishvili? s Georgian family increased, and finally the couple saw no other solution but for Behrendt to seek work in Europe, in order to be able to live together.
(PDF - 192 Kb) Document Date: 21 Jun 2005 (Downloads: 507)
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Hungary: Treatment of homosexuals-Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada-07/20/05 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Both male and female homosexuality have been legal in Hungary since 1961.
(PDF - 261 Kb) Document Date: 20 Jul 2005 (Downloads: 535)
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IRAQ: Male homosexuality still a taboo-IRIN-Reuters-02/05/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
BAGHDAD, 5 February 2006 (IRIN) - Living in the shadow of religious pressure and social discrimination, medical student Ahmed Fatah says there?s no way he could ever tell anyone about his sexuality.
"I devote most of my time to my studies to forget about the discrimination I face from society. People see me as a very successful guy, but inside my soul I?m very sad," Fatah said.
"I?m sad because our society dictates that I must marry one of the girls in the neighbourhood because it?s religious law," he added.
Homosexuality remains a taboo subject in this Muslim society.
(PDF - 149 Kb) Document Date: 5 Feb 2006 (Downloads: 509)
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LGBT Rights in Cuba - Wikepedia 04/07/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Sexual relations between same-sex consenting adults sixteen and over have been legal in Cuba since 1992, although same-sex relationships are not presently recognised by the state. In Cuba, people's organizations and public assembly must be state-approved, and LGBT associations and events were previously not permitted[citation needed], however Havana now has a lively and vibrant gay scene.[1]
(PDF - 422 Kb) Document Date: 7 Apr 2008 (Downloads: 493)
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Outed security chief commits suicide - Georgia - security chief Nukzar Sadzhaya, an alleged gay member of the Republic of Georgia's government - 04/02/02 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Even though the Iron Curtain was supposed to have been dismantled along with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, it is clearly still in place for Eastern European gays.
Police in the Republic of Georgia, formerly a part of the USSR, say Georgian national security chief Nukzar Sadzhaya, 60, shot himself in the head in his office February 25 after being outed in a national newspaper article. Sadzhaya, a respected and high-ranking official who was considered Georgian president Eduard Shevardnadze's right-hand man, killed himself the same day an interview with ex-premier Tanquiz Kitovani was published in which Kitovani claimed the security chief was gay.
(PDF - 22 Kb) Document Date: 2 Apr 2002 (Downloads: 464)
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