Category: World
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Regional human rights groups say LGBTQ Vincentians living in fear
The Eastern Caribbean Alliance for Diversity and Equality (ECADE), is urging a focus on real social ills in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Indonesian government departments ban LGBTQ jobseekers
Indonesian government bodies are facing domestic and international criticism after posting job advertisements that ban LGBTQI jobseekers.
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Uganda: Stop Police Harassment of LGBTQ People
The Ugandan authorities should drop charges against dozens of people arrested over the last month in Kampala, the capital, on the basis of their presumed sexual orientation or gender identity, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Russia: Criminal Charges for Gay-Friendly Chat Show
Russian authorities should drop a criminal case over a YouTube video of children talking to a gay man and ensure the man’s safety amid threats and attempted physical attacks, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Ugandan Authorities Amp Up Persecution of LGBTIQ People
LGBTIQ activists in Uganda confirm that on Sunday, November 10th, an LGBTIQ-friendly bar in Kampala was raided and 125 people arrested and charged with drug possession, indicating an intentional and growing persecution of LGBTIQ people in the country.
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Uganda Police Confirm Arrest of 120 LGBTQ People
Ugandan police said Monday that in an operation around Kampala’s city centre, they arrested 120 people suspected to have been using narcotics.