Around the world
Since its launching, in 2006, the Sexuality Policy Watch website has circulated relevant information on sexual politics trends, events and actors around the world. This investment has resulted in a rich archive of global and national sexual politics.
One main feature of this database is that it is not confined to specific areas or issues. It encompasses information on abortion, sexual and reproductive rights, sex work, sexual violence, gender and women’s rights, HIV and AIDs; and emphasizes materials and analysis that contribute to locate these issues in relation to the political economy of sexuality. Since 2013, key facts, events and trends are selected and highlighted in monthly announcements.
‘Reflecting on Ten Years of Sex Workers’ Rights in Europe’ – 30 November 2015, European Parliament
2005–2015: reflecting on ten years of Sex workers’ rights in Europe Monday 30 November 2015 · 15:00 – 17:00 European Parliament · Paul Henri Spaak (PHS) 1 C 47 A seminar by the International Committee on the Rights of Sex Workers in Europe (ICRSE) Places will be limited. We advise you to PRE-REGISTER ONLINE by Tuesday the 24th […]
Read moreSame-sex marriage becomes legal in Ireland
Ireland on Monday became the latest country to officially extend marriage rights to same-sex couples.Gays and lesbians as of 2:15 p.m. local time (9:15 a.m. EST) can now apply for marriage licenses. Ireland will also recognize same-sex marriages that were legally performed in other jurisdictions. Gays and lesbians who had previously applied for a civil […]
Read moreSexual and Reproductive Rights in the Dominican Republic
AWID spoke with Sergia Galván, Executive Director of Colectiva Mujer y Salud [Women and Health’s Collective] from the Dominican Republic, on the realities faced by women with regard to their sexual rights and reproductive health.
Read moreThe First British Surgeon to Perform a Successful C-Section Was a Woman Disguised as a Man
Today I found out that James Barry, the first British surgeon to perform a C-section in which both the mother and baby survived, was born a woman. It is believed that “James Barry” started out in life as Margaret Ann Bulkley. She was born around 1789 in Ireland. Not much is known about her childhood, […]
Read moreMyanmar: women’s fight against verbal taboo symbolises wider rights battle
Lack of sex education for women perpetuates gender inequality in Myanmar but activists addressing such issues are falling foul of Buddhist extremists A woman showering outside her shack in Yangon. Women in Myanmar are struggling to gain control of their lives. Photograph: Nicolas Asfouri/AFP/Getty Images In Myanmar there are no vaginas. Linguistically, at least, that […]
Read moreNorthern Ireland lawmakers back same-sex marriage
Northern Ireland lawmakers on Monday for the first time voted in favor of marriage rights for same-sex couples.The historic 53-52 vote is the first time a majority of lawmakers in Northern Ireland, which is part of the U.K. voted in favor of the issue. The Democratic Unionist Party, a Protestant party which has the most […]
Read moreSPW mourns the death of Diana Sacayán
On October 14, the internationally known Argentinean trans activist Amancay Diana Sacayán was found dead in her apartment. She was the third Argentinean trans woman murdered since August. Her death means a major loss for the Latin American trans movement and has sparked expressions of indignation across the region and the world. SPW adds its […]
Read moreCompilation of statmements and news on the murder of Diana Sacayán
Statements ILGA: ILGA mourns the loss of Diana Sacayán, Argentinian Trans activist Outright – Action International: Argentinian Trans Rights Activist, Diana Sacayan, Found Dead in her Apartment Women’s Global Network on Reproductive Rights Statement – WGNRR condemns the murder of LGBTQI rights activist Diana Sacayán Press Reports The Guardian: Diana Sacayan third trans woman killed in […]
Read moreThe live worlds of Brazilian travestis
Rodobrás is a work by Virginia de Medeiros, a Brazilian visual artist who, for many years, has portrayed — in photos, videos and installations — travestis who live in Salvador, the capital town of Bahia. A main feature of Medeiros art as is a subtle and sharp transit between intimacy, on the one hand, and […]
Read moreOn Being Queer in the Caribbean
Read New York Times’ article “On Being Queer in the Caribbean“, which reflects on the situation faced by gay and trans people in some Caribbean countries.
Read moreBrazil: Feminists take the streets against Cunha and Bill 5069/2013
As it has been systematically reported by SPW in the last few months, Brazil is now a battleground in regard to the right to legal abortion. The last bad news is that on October 21st, 2015, after a very well orchestrated conservative strategy, the House Committee on Constitution and Justice approved bill number 5069/2013 that […]
Read moreCall For Papers: Beyond Victims and Savages: the Complexities of Violence, Resistance, and Pleasure
We are pleased to invite submissions for the third issue of Kohl: a Journal for Body and Gender Research, slated for publication in June 2016. Young activists, independent researchers, graduate students and fresh graduates are particularly encouraged to apply. We also welcome submissions from seminal contributors in the field. Click here to submit a manuscript […]
Read moreThe Synod on Family
The Synod on Family has ended in October 24 with a final document produced by the bishops gathered at the Assembly called by Pope Francis to discuss the churc’s views over marriage and family. The statement has sparked global attention, especially by its approach toward divorced people and same-sex marriage. Below, you can find some […]
Read moreDispatches: The Courage to Combat Indonesia’s Homophobia
Draconian new by-laws came into effect in Indonesia’s Aceh province last week, mandating harsh punishments for gambling and adultery, and the option of 100 lashes for gay people “caught” having sex.
Read moreDispatches: Kenyan President Stepping Forward on LGBT Rights?
Neela Ghoshal Senior Researcher, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights Program NeelaGhoshal Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta made his strongest statement to date in support of basic rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, in an October 18 interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria. For the first time, he publicly condemned violence and “witch hunts” against […]
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