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Court Ruling Declaring the Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional a Welcomed Step
Today's ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals is an important step toward riding this nation’s shameful institutional discrimination against…
May 31, 2012
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"Virulent" Attacks Put LGBTI Activsts in South Caucasus at Risk
A spate of homophobic attacks in Armenia and Georgia have marred the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
May 18, 2012
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Amnesty International Urges Africa to End Discrimination Against LGBTI on International Day Against Homophobia
Discrimination and persecution against individuals because of their sexual orientation is increasing across sub-Saharan Africa.
May 17, 2012
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Amnesty International Condemns "Outrageous" Government Raid On LGBT Activists' Workshop in Uganda
Following a raid by a Ugandan cabinet minister on a workshop being run by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)…
February 14, 2012
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Anwar Case Shows Why Sodomy Law Must be Scrapped in Malaysia, Says Amnesty International
The Malaysian government must repeal the criminal sodomy law used in a politically motivated attempt to bar Anwar Ibrahim from…
January 9, 2012
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Amnesty International Urges Nigeria to Halt Bill Banning Same-Sex Relationships
Amnesty International today reiterated its call on Nigerian authorities to scrap a harsh bill that if passed into law would…
November 29, 2011
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People in Turkey Demand Equality
On June 25, 2010 thousands of people – among them lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) men and women, members…
July 8, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Says Indian Minister’s Homosexuality Remarks a Setback for Gay Rights
Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, DC)— The Indian authorities must ensure that the rights of gay men are protected,…
July 5, 2011
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Amnesty International Calls on Moscow Authorities to Overturn Gay Pride Event Ban
Amnesty International is calling on the Moscow authorities to overturn their ban on the city’s gay pride event, which had…
May 18, 2011
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Amnesty International Calls on Moscow Authorities to Overturn Gay Pride Event Ban
Amnesty International is calling on the Moscow authorities to overturn their ban on the city’s gay pride event, which had…
May 18, 2011
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Amnesty International Expresses Relief After Uganda Parliament Fails to Debate and Vote on Anti-Homosexuality Legislation
Amnesty International Expresses Relief After Uganda Parliament Fails to Debate and Vote on Anti-Homosexuality Legislation
May 13, 2011
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Amnesty International Expresses Relief After Uganda Parliament Fails to Debate and Vote on Anti-Homosexuality Legislation
Amnesty International Expresses Relief After Uganda Parliament Fails to Debate and Vote on Anti-Homosexuality Legislation
May 13, 2011