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Cameroon newspapers publish lists to 'out' gays- NZherald.co.nz 5/2/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
YAOUNDE - Tabloid newspapers in Cameroon have started publishing lists and photos of allegedly gay politicians, businessmen and musicians in what their editors say is a crusade against "deviant behaviour"<br><br>
Street vendors have been forced to sell photocopies of the latest edition of weekly tabloid L'Anecdote, which sold out within hours earlier this week after publishing the latest list of more than 50 names, including senior government officials.
(PDF - 70 Kb) Document Date: 2 May 2006 (Downloads: 469)
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Cameroon: 11 Students Dismissed For Lesbianism- www.postnewsline.com By Joe Dinga Pefok 3/28/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Eleven female students of the Collège Eyeguè Nkongo at Deido (Deido Plage) Douala, ranging between 16 to 22 years have been dismissed after confessing to the Disciplinary Council of the school of belonging to a network of lesbians.The Principal of the College, Edouard Eyenguè, told reporters on March 24 that the school authorities discovered a network of lesbians on the campus, following an incident that occurred there on March 13, 2006.
(PDF - 388 Kb) Document Date: 28 Mar 2006 (Downloads: 465)
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Cameroon: Editor who outed official jailed- Rex Wockner International # 620 - 3/13/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The editor of Yaounde, Cameroon, Newspaper L'Anecdote was jailed for four months and fined about $1,833 March 3 for publishing the name of Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Gregoire Owona on a long list of alleged homosexuals.
(PDF - 16 Kb) Document Date: 13 Mar 2006 (Downloads: 430)
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Cameroon: IGLHRC Calls on MInister of Justice to Release 11 Men Unfairly Detained in Jail and to Prevent a Government "Medical Exam" to Determine if They are Gay- IGLHRC 12/1/05 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
(December 1, New York, NY) - The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) today delivered a letter to the Minister of Justice of the West African nation of Cameroon urging him to release 11 men detained for the last seven months on suspicion of ?sodomy? and to prevent a government-ordered ?medical examination? to whether the men have engaged in homosexual conduct.
(PDF - 183 Kb) Document Date: 1 Dec 2005 (Downloads: 467)
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Cameroon: Nine Men Acquitted in Major Victory for Human Rights- IGLHRC 4/21/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) received word this morning that nine men detained for homosexuality in Cameroon have been acquitted of all charges. The men had been unfairly detained in Kondegui prison for nearly a year. Today?s verdict was seen by all involved as a major victory for human rights in Cameroon.<br><br>
?While nothing can return to these men the year of their lives spent locked in a cell, we are hopeful that rule of law and respect for human dignity are re-emerging as basic principles of human rights in Cameroon,? said Cary Alan Johnson, IGLHRC?s Senior Coordinator for Africa. ?I?m told that the trial lasted less than ten minutes, with no witnesses being called by the prosecution. Judge Tonye, the magistrate overseeing the trial, stated that since there was no proof offered he declared the men innocent of all charges. After hearing the verdict, several of the men began to cry, knowing their ordeal was about to end.?
(PDF - 186 Kb) Document Date: 21 Apr 2006 (Downloads: 483)
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Cameroon: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2005- 3/8/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination <br><br>
Homosexuality is illegal, with a possible prison sentence of between 6 months and 5 years and a possible fine ranging from approximately $40 to $400 (20 thousand to 200 thousand CFA francs). While prosecution under this law was rare, homosexuals suffered from harassment and extortion by law enforcement officials.
(PDF - 48 Kb) Document Date: 8 Mar 2006 (Downloads: 396)
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Cameroon: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2004- 2/28/05 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
(PDF - 216 Kb) Document Date: 28 Feb 2005 (Downloads: 465)
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Cameroonian gays held despite acquittal- Rex Wockner International # 628 5/8/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The International GAy and Lesbian Human Rights Commission says nine Cameroonian men acquitted April 21 of engaging in homosexual activity remain in prison nonetheless.
(PDF - 27 Kb) Document Date: 8 May 2006 (Downloads: 489)
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Cuba: Discriminan a homosexuales en Santa Clara- Homosexuals are discriminated in Santa Clara-www.bitacoracubana.com - Bárbara Jiménez Contreras 1/21/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Santa Clara, Cuba ? bitacoracubana.com - Homosexuales en Santa Clara denuncian al jefe de sector de la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria (PNR) de la zona del parque Vidal por acoso los fines de semana.<br><br>
La fuente, que prefirió mantenerse en el anonimato, manifestó que el policía que se hace llamar Ibey viola los Derechos Humanos del sector gay de la población, al aplicar multas de entre 20 y 90 pesos para impedir que vistan lo que deseen.
(PDF - 427 Kb) Document Date: 21 Jan 2008 (Downloads: 434)
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Cuban law may recognise same-sex partners, say officials- www.pinknews.co.uk- Gemma Pritchard 1/21/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The Cuban Communist Party is considering granting legal recognition to same-sex unions, as health officials prepare to authorise sex-change operations, the director of the Cenesex sex education centre in Cuba has said.<br><br>
The proposed change to Cuban family law would put members of same-sex unions on a par with heterosexual couples, psychologist Mariela Castro, who is the daughter of acting President Raul Castro and niece of Fidel, told EFE.
(PDF - 623 Kb) Document Date: 21 Jan 2008 (Downloads: 344)
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Iran - Urgent - Amnesty International Seeks to Halt Executions- Amnesty International/Rex Wockner 01/22/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
"The sentence passed in this case is exceptional in its apparent intent to
inflict suffering," said Ariel Herrera, director of Amnesty International
USA's program on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender human rights. "We
continue to be very concerned that Iran is executing men, reportedly for
committing sodomy."
(PDF - 30 Kb) Document Date: 22 Jan 2008 (Downloads: 443)
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Iran: U.S. Supports Iran in Rejecting Gay Rights Organizations at the UN by Gene C Gerard 2/19/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The African nation of Cameroon has an equally callused history regarding the treatment of homosexuals.
(PDF - 116 Kb) Document Date: 19 Feb 2006 (Downloads: 477)
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Jailed Cameroon gays released- Rex Wockner International # 627 5/1/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Nine men jailed for 11 months in Cameroon on charges of practicing homosexuality were acquitted by the High Court April 21 and released from prison April 24
(PDF - 29 Kb) Document Date: 1 May 2006 (Downloads: 474)
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Mexico: Acosa comandante de tránsito a homosexuales en San Juan-Traffic officer harasses homosexuals in San Juan- rotativo.com.mx By Martín García 01/21/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
They say that in the street they don't only have to deal with discrimination from society due to their sexual preference, but they also have to constantly put up with the harassment that elements of the municipal police practice, above all when they pick them up on their patrols. <br><br>
The members of the group "Secret Angels" which is made up of homosexuals and lesbians, appeared before the municipal authorities this past Tuesday in order to complain that the commandant of traffic accidents of the area, identified as Ignacio Espita, constantly harasses them and takes them in the patrol cars.<br><br. Dicen que en la calle no solo se enfrentan a la discriminación de la sociedad por su preferencia sexual, sino que todavía tienen que soportar el constante hostigamiento que elementos de la policía municipal ejerce, sobre todo cuando los "levantan" en las patrullas. <br><br>
Los integrantes del grupo "Ángeles Secretos" que está conformado por homosexuales y lesbianas, acudieron el martes pasado ante las autoridades municipales para quejarse del comandante del área de accidentes de tránsito identificado como Ignacio Espitia, del que aseguran constantemente los acosa y los sube a las patrullas.
(PDF - 124 Kb) Document Date: 21 Jan 2008 (Downloads: 355)
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Morocco/ Western Sahara: Drop charges of homosexuality against six men and ensure their safety- Amnesty International 1/16/08 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
PRESS RELEASE<br><br>
The Moroccan authorities must immediately release those convicted solely for their presumed sexual orientation, after an appeal court upheld convictions of ?homosexuality? against six men on Tuesday, and repeal legal provisions criminalizing homosexuality, Amnesty International said.<br><br>
The authorities must also ensure the safety of the men, in detention and upon their release, given the vilification they were subjected to prior to their arrest.
(PDF - 104 Kb) Document Date: 16 Jan 2008 (Downloads: 357)
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UA 51/06 Fear of torture or ill-treatment/ prisoners of conscience/harsh prison conditions- Cameroon- Nime male detainees, including one 17 year-old boy 3/7/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
(PDF - 92 Kb) Document Date: 7 Mar 2006 (Downloads: 454)
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CONCEPTUALIZING PRIVATE VIOLENCE AGAINST SEXUAL MINORITIES AS GENDERED VIOLENCE: AN INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE LAW PERSPECTIVE- James Willets (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
60 Albany Law Review 98<br><br>
I. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 990<br>
II. DEFINING THE PROBLEM: PRIVATE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND SEXUAL MINORITIES ................................................................................................................................................ 992<br>
III. SEXUAL MINORITIES AS "GENDER OUTLAWS" ............................................................................. 1006<br>
IV. PIERCING THE PUBLIC/PRIVATE DISTINCTION: OVERCOMING INTERNATIONAL LAW'S DEFERENCE TO NATIONAL LAW AND LOCAL CUSTOM .......................................................................................... 1016<br>
A. The Opportunities and Limitations of the Right to Privacy in Protecting Women and Sexual Minorities from Gendered Violence ...................................................................................................................... 1022<br>
B. The Gendered Context of Equal Protection Under the Law ........................................................... 1030 <br>
V. PROGRESS IN PIERCING THE PUBLIC/PRIVATE DISTINCTION IN NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LAW ................................................................................................................................................................ 1038<br>
A. Hate Crime ........................................................................................................................................ 1038<br>
B. Hate Speech ....................................................................................................................................... 1040<br>
C. Recognition by National Governments and International Law of Private Gendered Violence Against Sexual Minorities as Grounds for Asylum .............................................................................................. 1043 <br>
VI. CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................................................... 1049
(PDF - 366 Kb) Document Date: 17 Jan 2008 (Downloads: 359)
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Derechos Humanos de lesbianas, gays, bisexuales y transgeneristas en Colombia-Human Rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders in Colombia- 2005 06/15/05 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
El informe que a continuacion presenta Colombia Diversa tiene como objetivo mostrar a la sociedad civil, al Estado columbiano y particularmente a las personas y movimientos LGBT, aquellas situaciones que hemos identificado como las mas graves y problematicas en relacion con los derechos humanos de las personas LGBT en Columbia durante el ano 2005.<br><br>
The next report which Diverse Colombia presents has as its objective to show civil society, to the Colombian state and particularly to the LGBT people and movements, those situations which we have identified as the most serious and problematic in relation to the human rights of the LGBT people in Colombia during the year 2005.
(PDF - 7,314 Kb) Document Date: 15 Jun 2005 (Downloads: 487)
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Is this why Iran has no homosexuality?- Diane Francis, www.network.nationalpost.com 12/22/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The International Lesbian and Gay Association claim the death penalty applies for homosexuality in Iran, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Nigeria.
(PDF - 467 Kb) Document Date: 22 Dec 2007 (Downloads: 348)
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Mauritania: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2004 2/28/05 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Mauritania<br>
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2004<br>
Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor<br>
February 28, 2005<br><br>
There was no evidence of either societal violence or systematic government discrimination directed at practicing homosexuals. Although Shari'a outlaws homosexuality under certain conditions, secular laws did not, and the Government did not arrest or prosecute any homosexuals during the year.
(PDF - 106 Kb) Document Date: 28 Feb 2005 (Downloads: 332)
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