Tag: gay rights
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Wenche Lowzow (90) first MP in Norway that was lesbian has passed away
Norwegian gay pioneer passed away after prolonged illness.
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China: Progress on LGBTI rights. But more to do
LGBTI rights in China are moving in the right direction, slowly. The country’s ancient history and literature is scattered with references to gay men, such as Emperor Ai who, legend has it, cut off his sleeve rather than wake his male lover during the Han dynasty (206BC to AD220).
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Egypt refuses any UN gay rights-related resolution
Amr Ramadan, Chair of Delegation Egyptian said Egypt is adopting “Islamic perspective” on gay rights, describes homosexuality as “propagated by the West”
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New Book Reveals Surprisingly Modern, Relevant Gay Rights Activism in Late 19th and Early 20th Century Germany
In the fascinating new book Queer Identities and Politics in Germany: A History, 1880-1945, author Clayton J. Whisnant recounts the emergence of various “queer identities”–what it means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender–in Germany from 1880 to 1945 and the political strategies pursued by early gay and lesbian activists.
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Elton John tells Russians fans he still wants to meet Putin to talk gay rights
British singer Elton John told a concert in Moscow he still wanted to meet President Vladimir Putin to discuss his concerns about gay rights and AIDS in Russia despite the Kremlin leader not having time to meet him this time round.
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Putin has put off meeting Elton John to talk about gay rights
The popular singer is due to meet the Russian leader at some stage to discuss matters in Russia.