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Homosexuality in Islam: A Difficult Paradox-Macalester Islam Journal -Volume 2, Issue 3 2007 Article (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Abstract <br>
This paper addresses the complex intricacies of homosexuality in Islam by exploring Qur'anic
notions of sexuality, theoretical perceptions of homosexuality in the Muslim world, the effect of
Western influences on sexuality, and human rights abuses inflicted upon Muslim gays today.<br><br>
KEYWORDS: Islam, homosexuality, Qur'an, sexuality, human rights abuses
(PDF - 164 Kb) Document Date: 15 Apr 2007 (Downloads: 417)
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Morocco: The treatment of homosexuals, including protection offered by the state and the attitude of the population- MAR102328.FE Canadian IRB 3/5/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
According to the director of prevention programs for men who have sex with men of the Moroccan Association for the Fight Against AIDS (Association marocaine de lutte contre le sida, ALCS), [translation] "there is no state protection" for Moroccan homosexuals (24 Jan. 2007). In addition, two international non-governmental organizations indicate that sex between adults of the same sex is prohibited in Morocco (ILGA Nov. 2006, 3; AI July 2006). According to the magazine TelQuel, Article 489 of the Moroccan Penal Code of 1962 states that any person who [translation] "commits a lewd or unnatural act" with an individual of the same sex may be sentenced to 6 months to 3 years of imprisonment and fined 120 to 1,000 Moroccan dirhams (MAD) [approximately CAD 16 to 136 (Canada 15 Jan. 2007a and b)] (6-12 Jan. 2007; Ottosson 2006, 11; ALCS 1 Feb. 2007).
(PDF - 144 Kb) Document Date: 5 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 490)
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Batida contra los sitios gays en La República Dominicana- www.enkidumagazine.com 6/19/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Raids against gay places in the Dominican Republic<br><br>
Aquí estamos viviendo un momento importante con las autoridades dominicanas que se han dado a la tarea de perseguir con anuencias del Cardenal de la Iglesia Catolica a los homosexuales. Una campaña mediatica acompaña los hechos. El año pasado vivimos la experiencia del cierre de un bar de encuentro ?gay friendly? acompañado de la detención de los clientes y la publicación de sus nombres en la prensa. Ahora, estamos viviendo el cierre de una de las cadenas de entreteniemiento gay más grande en el país: El Grupo Arena de capital español. Ya por otra vía les hice llegar la noticia, de todos modo vuelvo y les doy el vinculo:
(PDF - 525 Kb) Document Date: 16 Jun 2006 (Downloads: 427)
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Dominican Republic- La Zona Colonial entre velos rosa- Clave Digital 6/15/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The Colonial zone seen through a pink veil-<br><br>
Cuando sales de un punto
de encuentro homosexual te
gritan maricón o la policía te
ordena subir a la patrulla?. <br>When you leave a homosexual place they call you "Faggot" or the police orders you to climb into the patty wagon.
(PDF - 562 Kb) Document Date: 15 Jun 2006 (Downloads: 515)
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Dominican Republic: Cardinal calls gays "maricones"-El Nacional 10/30/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Now, mind you, the Cardinal could have easily said 'homosexuals' or 'gays' but he specifically used the word "maricones" meaning 'faggots' which I find shocking coming from the Dominican Republic's top religious leader.
(PDF - 119 Kb) Document Date: 30 Oct 2007 (Downloads: 497)
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Dominican Republic: Treatment of homosexuals, including protection offered by the state and the attitude of the population -DOM102147.FE- Canadian IRB 1/22/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
RESPONSES TO INFORMATION REQUESTS (RIRs)<br><br>A report published by the World Policy Institute indicates that sexual relations in private between consenting adults of the same sex are legal in the Dominican Republic (Dec. 2003, 64; AI July 2006). However, no law protects Dominican homosexuals from discrimination (ibid.).
(PDF - 154 Kb) Document Date: 22 Jan 2007 (Downloads: 405)
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El debate sobre los derechos de homosexuales y transexuales se mantiene lejos de los medios-www.cubaencuentro.com 7/17/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The dabate about homosexuas and transgender rights is kept away from the media<br><br>
"Mientras la comunidad gay y lesbiana cubana se frota las manos con esperanza, los opositores de un nuevo proyecto de Código de Familia muestran su rechazo con frases como 'la sociedad no está preparada', 'no es el momento oportuno' o 'qué modelo imitará un niño que crezca en una pareja homosexual'".
(PDF - 77 Kb) Document Date: 17 Jul 2007 (Downloads: 517)
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El Salvador: RESPONSES TO INFORMATION REQUESTS (RIRs)-SLV42327.E- Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Ottawa 3/3/04 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
El Salvador: Treatment of homosexuals by the authorities and general public 2002-2004 (Replaces SLV40008.FE of 20 September 2002)<br><br>
Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Ottawa<br><br>
In an opinion article published by the San Salvador newspaper El Faro, Omar Baños, an AIDS activist born in El Salvador who currently serves as the editor of the AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) magazine Impacto (APLA n.d.), claimed that Salvadoran homosexuals remain largely closeted (en el armario) and invisible because of stigma, homophobia and violence (El Faro 9 June 2003). Baños added that while there is a degree of societal acceptance of male cross dressers and homosexual men who play an active role in sexual intercourse, men who allow or enjoy being penetrated tend to be the target of attacks and the most extreme forms of homophobia (ibid.).
(PDF - 176 Kb) Document Date: 3 Mar 2004 (Downloads: 523)
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Freedom in the World - Bolivia (2006)- Freedom House 12/15/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Violence against women is pervasive. However, no system exists to record the incidence of cases, and rape is a serious but underreported problem. Women generally do not enjoy a social status equal to that of men. Many women do not know their legal rights. Child prostitution is a problem, particularly in urban areas and in the Chapare region, as is child labor. Homosexuals are viewed as undesirables that are outside society's normal moral code. The Bolivian penal code is silent on the issue of homosexuality, but homosexuals are not free from illicit actions, including beatings and extortion, by police officers operating largely outside of the law.
(PDF - 96 Kb) Document Date: 15 Dec 2006 (Downloads: 501)
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Gay Varieties in Bolivia- GlobalGayz.com 7/15/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Intro: Catholic Bolivia is a difficult country in which to express lesbigay truth. Newly met friends there described to me their hidden lives and feelings in the face of strong religious prejudice, political disdain, family honor and macho military opposition. Following this story is a short correspondence with a gay American living in Bolivia for a year; he describes his experience of trying to integrate with local gays in La Paz.
(PDF - 1,132 Kb) Document Date: 15 Jul 2006 (Downloads: 650)
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IGLHRC Congratulates Nepali LGBTI Organizations on Supreme Court Victory-12/21/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) congratulates Nepal's LGBTI organizations on today's ruling by the Nepali Supreme Court recognizing the rights of LGBTI people in that country.<br><br>
On November 21, 2007, the Supreme Court of Nepal heard a writ petition submitted by Blue Diamond Society (BDS) and three other Nepali LGBTI groups demanding protection of their legal rights. Their demands were threefold: to recognize the civil rights of transgender people without requiring them to renounce one gender identity for another; to create a new law preventing discrimination and violence against LGBT communities; and to require the state to make reparations to LGBT victims of state violence and/or discrimination.<br><br>
In response to a request by BDS for legal observers to be present at the hearing, the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) commissioned a team of lawyers from India, Vivek Divan and Arvind Narrain, to serve as court observers and share legal strategy with BDS legal counsel. IGLHRC's report can be viewed by clicking here. Below is a release by Sunil Pant of BDS announcing today's victory.
(PDF - 72 Kb) Document Date: 21 Dec 2007 (Downloads: 380)
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Nepal Supreme Court Case on Relief for Sexual and Gender Minorities: Observers? Report -IGLHRC 12/21/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
On November 21, 2007, the Supreme Court of Nepal heard a writ petition submitted by Blue
Diamond Society (BDS) and three sexual minority groups, demanding protection of their
legal rights. Their demands were threefold: to recognize the civil rights of transgender people
without requiring them to renounce one gender identity for another; to create a new law
preventing discrimination and violence against LGBT communities; and to require the state
to make reparations to LGBT victims of state violence and/or discrimination. This petition
was premised on the unique relationship between Nepal?s Supreme Court and its legislature.
In response to a request by BDS for legal observers to be present at the hearing, the
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) commissioned a team
of lawyers from India, Vivek Divan and Arvind Narrain, to serve as court observers and
share legal strategy with BDS legal counsel. Their report outlines the history behind the pro-
active litigation by LGBT groups in Nepal and provides a legal analysis of the November 21
proceedings, which includes some precedent-setting remarks by the Court. The Supreme
Court is expected to make a final decision on December 21.
(PDF - 311 Kb) Document Date: 21 Dec 2007 (Downloads: 350)
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SUPPORT THE PROPOSAL FOR THE NEW BOLIVIAN CONSTITUTION-IGLHRC 12/21/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
On December 15, 2007, the Bolivian Constituent Assembly unveiled the ?nal and
de?nitive text of the new Bolivian constitution. Article 14, paragraph II, of the
document states explicitly that: "The State prohibits and punishes all forms of
discrimination based on sexual orientation [and] gender identity." If this text of the
Bolivian constitution is rati?ed, Bolivia will be the ?rst country in the world to
protect gender identity-related concerns. Also, Article 66 of the new constitution
says that, "Men and women are guaranteed the exercise of their sexual and
reproductive rights."
(PDF - 57 Kb) Document Date: 21 Dec 2007 (Downloads: 405)
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?We Have the Upper Hand? Freedom of assembly in Russia and the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people -By Human Rights Watch and the European Region of the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA? Europe) - 06/30/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
"We Have the Upper Hand" Freedom of assembly in Russia and the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people By Human Rights Watch and the European Region of the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA? Europe) 6/15/07<br><br>
I. Introduction..........................................................................................................1<br>
II. Banned, Beaten, Jailed: the Demonstration of May 27..........................................3<br>
III. Detentions and Aftermath..................................................................................8<br>
IV. ?The Just Position of the Moscow Government?................................................10<br>
V. Background: Hatred Encouraged, Silence Enforced............................................12<br>
VI. Conclusion and Recommendations....................................................................17<br>
To the Russian government...............................................................................17<br>
To the European Union and member states.......................................................18<br>
To the Council of Europe...................................................................................19 <br>
To the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.............................19
(PDF - 135 Kb) Document Date: 15 Jun 2007 (Downloads: 405)
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Amnesty International Report 2006 - Jamaica 5/23/06 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Gay men and lesbians<br><br>
Gay men and lesbians continued to face violence and discrimination on a daily basis. In August, two men were convicted of buggery and sentenced to two years' imprisonment with hard labour, suspended for two years. During previous hearings, the two men had been insulted by crowds gathered outside the courthouse. In September, popular musician Buju Banton was charged with assaulting six men who he alleged were homosexuals. His song lyrics repeatedly advocated violence against gay men and lesbians. In November, AIDS activist Steven Harvey was murdered, allegedly because of his homosexuality.
(PDF - 180 Kb) Document Date: 23 May 2006 (Downloads: 583)
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Amnesty International Report 2007 - Russian Federation 5/23/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Title Amnesty International Report 2007 - Russian Federation <br>
Publisher Amnesty International<br>
Country Russian Federation<br>
Publication Date 23 May 2007<br>
Cite as Amnesty International, Amnesty International Report 2007 - Russian Federation , 23 May 2007. Online. UNHCR Refworld, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/refworld/rwmain?docid=46558edf11 [accessed 20 December 2007]<br><br>
Human rights defenders and independent civil society came under increasing pressure. The authorities clamped down on the peaceful exercise of the rights to freedom of expression and assembly. Journalists were intimidated and attacked and one, Anna Politkovskaya, was killed. The authorities failed adequately to tackle racism and discrimination against people because of their ethnic identity or sexual orientation. Racist and homophobic attacks, some of them fatal, continued. Violence against women in the family was widespread and the state failed to provide adequate protection for women at risk. Police frequently circumvented safeguards designed to protect detainees against torture.
(PDF - 246 Kb) Document Date: 23 May 2007 (Downloads: 431)
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Grenada: Treatment of gay and lesbian individuals by the authorities and whether there are support groups available (2004 - 2005) 11/17/05 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Title Grenada: Treatment of gay and lesbian individuals by the authorities and whether there are support groups available (2004 - 2005)<br>
Publisher Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada<br>
Country Grenada<br>
Publication Date 17 November 2005<br>
Citation / Document Symbol GRD100712.E<br>
Reference 2<br>
Cite as Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Grenada: Treatment of gay and lesbian individuals by the authorities and whether there are support groups available (2004 - 2005) , 17 November 2005. GRD100712.E. Online. UNHCR Refworld, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/refworld/rwmain?docid=440ed70420 [accessed 20 December 2007]
(PDF - 181 Kb) Document Date: 17 Nov 2006 (Downloads: 432)
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Memorandum to the Polish Government-Council of Europe CommDH(2007)13- 6/20/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Memorandum to the Polish Government <br>
Assessment of the progress made
in implementing the 2002 recommendations of
the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights <br><br>b. Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Persons <br>
51. At the time of the 2002 mission, the NGO community drew the Commissioner?s attention
to specific instances of discrimination and incidents of hate crime against homosexuals.
According to NGOs with whom the Commissioner met in December 2006, the situation
for lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender persons (LGBT persons) has worsened
since then. Specific areas of concern expressed were homophobic statements made by
leading public figures, which created an atmosphere of hate and intolerance and that the
right to freedom of expression and freedom of association were not fully guaranteed for
those with different sexual orientation in Poland. The Polish government vehemently
rejects these assertions, citing the fact that in the last twenty years the Civil Rights
Ombudsman has only received three complaints concerning violations of civil rights due
to sexual orientation.
(PDF - 496 Kb) Document Date: 20 Jun 2007 (Downloads: 567)
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Mexico: Mexico: A group called "movimiento lesbico-gay" in Mexico City; its leader and whether this group has been harassed or attacked; if yes, the nature of these attacks; whether past or present members were specifically targeted by police or city council members; whether there are any overtly homophobic city councillors in Mexico City; a list of gay and lesbian non-governmental organizations in Mexico City (2002-April 2005), Publisher Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, MEX43529.E, 05/02/05 : http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/topic,4565c22547,4565c25f563,42df613611,0.html (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Mexico City-based newspaper El Universal reported in January 2004 that some 60 organizations of the gay and lesbian movement in Mexico City had sent letters to the mayor and various deputies of the Federal District Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa del Distrito Federal, ALDF) urging these politicians to vote on the proposed Law of Society and Co-existence (Ley de Sociedad de Convivencia), a law that seeks to legalize same-sex unions in the Federal District (13 Jan. 2004). Please refer to MEX42621.E of 15 April 2004 for more information on this proposed law and the resistance of the mayor of Mexico City to its adoption. As of February 2005, news sources reported that the proposed law was still stalled within the ALDF (Notie Se 10 Feb. 2005; La Jornada 15 Feb. 2005).
(PDF - 216 Kb) Document Date: 2 May 2005 (Downloads: 428)
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Nigeria: Treatment of homosexuals by society and government authorities; recourse and protection available to homosexuals who have been subject to ill-treatment (2005 - 2007) (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Title Nigeria: Treatment of homosexuals by society and government authorities; recourse and protection available to homosexuals who have been subject to ill-treatment (2005 - 2007)<br>
Publisher Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada<br>
Country Nigeria<br>
Publication Date 16 May 2007<br>
Citation / Document Symbol NGA102511.E<br>
Cite as Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Nigeria: Treatment of homosexuals by society and government authorities; recourse and protection available to homosexuals who have been subject to ill-treatment (2005 - 2007), 16 May 2007. NGA102511.E. Online. UNHCR Refworld, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/refworld/rwmain?docid=46c4038322 [accessed 20 December 2007]
(PDF - 236 Kb) Document Date: 16 May 2007 (Downloads: 419)
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