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South Africa: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The post-apartheid constitution outlaws discrimination based on sexual orientation and on December 1 the country legalized same-sex marriage. Nevertheless, there was some societal violence and discrimination against homosexuals, but unlike in the previous year, there were no reports of official violence or discrimination. Gay and lesbian rights NGOs alleged that abuse of gay and lesbian persons by police was still occurring.
(PDF - 34 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 556)
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Sudan: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Homosexuality is a crime, but no one has been prosecuted on the charge; there is societal but not official discrimination against homosexuals.
(PDF - 33 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 668)
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Swaziland: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Societal discrimination against homosexuals was prevalent, and homosexuals often concealed their sexual preferences.
(PDF - 30 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 633)
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Taiwan: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
According to gay rights activists, anti-homosexual violence was rare, but societal discrimination against homosexuals and persons with HIV and AIDS was a problem. It was reported that some politicians and religious groups made derogatory remarks about the homosexual community. Free speech advocates alleged the government prejudicially applied obscenity laws to punish a seller of legally imported gay pornography (see section 2.a.).
(PDF - 40 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 636)
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Tanzania: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Homosexuality and lesbianism are illegal in the country. The law in Zanzibar establishes a penalty of up to 25 years' imprisonment for men who engage in homosexual relationships and seven years for women in lesbian relationships. There were no reports that anyone was punished under the law during the year.
Homosexuals faced societal discrimination, especially at the community level. In September Uamsho blocked a local restaurant's planned celebration of Freddie Mercury's birthday because the Zanzibar-born rock star was gay.
(PDF - 33 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 562)
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Uganda: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Homosexuals faced widespread discrimination and legal restrictions. It is illegal for homosexuals to engage in sexual acts, based on a legal provision that criminalizes "carnal acts against the order of nature" with a penalty of life imprisonment.
(PDF - 38 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 598)
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Vietnam: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
In a Web chat forum in May hosted by Tienphong Online, frank discussions on sexuality and persons with HIV/AIDS were not censored, although these were normally taboo subjects.
(PDF - 33 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 505)
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Zambia: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The law prohibits "carnal knowledge of any person against the order of nature," but it does not specifically outlaw homosexuality. There was societal discrimination against homosexuals.
(PDF - 30 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 555)
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Zimbabwe: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Over a period of years, President Mugabe has publicly denounced homosexuals, blaming them for Africa's ills. Although there was no statutory law proscribing the activities of homosexuals, common law prevents homosexual men, and to a lesser extent, lesbians, from fully expressing their sexual orientation and, in some cases, criminalizes the display of affection between men. On July 2, the 2004 amended criminal code became effective and broadens the definition of sodomy to include "any act involving physical contact between males that would be regarded by a reasonable person to be an indecent act."
(PDF - 38 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 500)
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03/6/07 Kenya: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
There was societal discrimination against homosexuals and persons with HIV/AIDS. A lingering stigma toward persons with HIV/AIDS made it difficult for many families to admit that their members were HIV-positive.
(PDF - 31 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 631)
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Angola: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The law criminalizes sodomy. HIV/AIDS was openly discussed. In December 2005 President Dos Santos inaugurated a new building for the National Institute for HIV/AIDS and was supportive of HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention campaigns. However, discrimination against homosexuals and those with HIV/AIDS occurred. The government promulgated a law that criminalizes discrimination against those with HIV/AIDS, but lack of enforcement allowed employers to discriminate against and treat unfairly those with the condition. There were no reports of violence against those with HIV/AIDS. Local NGOs had been established to combat stigmatization and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS. The FAA implemented educational programs to discourage discrimination against HIV-positive military personnel and prevent the spread of the disease.
(PDF - 36 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 529)
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Botswana: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS continued to be a problem, including in the workplace. The government funded community organizations that ran programs to reduce the stigma of HIV/AIDS. <br><br>
The law prohibits homosexuality, but there were no reports of enforcement action by the authorities. There were, however, reports of societal discrimination and harassment of homosexuals.
(PDF - 35 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 506)
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Burkina Faso: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Societal discrimination against homosexuals and persons with HIV/AIDS were problems. Persons who tested positive for HIV/AIDS were sometimes shunned by their families, and HIV/AIDS positive wives were sometimes evicted from their homes. In addition there were reports that some house owners refused to rent lodgings to persons with HIV/AIDS. <br><br>
(PDF - 32 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2006 (Downloads: 536)
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Burundi- US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The constitution bans marriage between individuals of the same sex. According to a local law professor, this same-sex marriage ban, given cultural attitudes, constitutes a legal prohibition of homosexuality. Societal discrimination against homosexuals was widespread, although they maintained a very low profile.
(PDF - 29 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 551)
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Cameroon: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Homosexual activity is illegal, with a possible prison sentence of six months to five years and a possible fine ranging from approximately $40 to $400 (20,000 to 200,000 CFA francs). While prosecution under this law was rare, homosexuals suffered from harassment and extortion by law enforcement officials. In addition, false allegations of homosexuality were used to harass enemies or to extort money.
(PDF - 55 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 556)
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Central African Republic: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The penal code criminalizes homosexual behavior; however, there were no reports that police arrested or detained persons they believed to be homosexual. Societal discrimination against homosexuals existed during the year.
(PDF - 33 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 695)
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Chad: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Societal discrimination continued to be practiced against homosexuals and those afflicted with HIV/AIDS.
(PDF - 29 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 508)
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Congo: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
The social stigma associated with homosexuality was significant. There was no open homosexuality in the country.
(PDF - 31 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2007 (Downloads: 519)
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Eritrea: US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor - 2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Governmental and societal discrimination against members of the Kunama ethnic group and homosexuals;
Other Societal Abuses and Discrimination
Homosexuality is illegal, and homosexuals faced severe societal discrimination.
(PDF - 29 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2006 (Downloads: 536)
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Ethiopia -US Country Reports on Human Rights Practices-2006 3/6/07 (Sexual Minorities & HIV Status)
Homosexuality is illegal and punishable by imprisonment. Instances of homosexual activity determined to be cruel, involving coercion, or involving a minor (age 13 to 16) are punishable by not less than three months or more than five years in prison. Where children under 13 years of age are involved, the law provides for imprisonment of five to 25 years. While society did not widely accept homosexuality, there were no reports of violence against homosexuals.
(PDF - 32 Kb) Document Date: 6 Mar 2006 (Downloads: 677)
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