Gay hanging in Iran: Atrocities and impersonations
Originally published on Paper Bird on 20/07/2015. Available at: http://paper-bird.net/2015/07/20/gay-hanging-in-iran/ I. Everybody on earth knows that last week a deal on Iran’s nuclear program was announced.
UN Human Rights Council adopts text on the protection of the family
In early July, UN Human Rights Council adopted the resolution concerning the protection of the family, whose text points that the family is the natural and
Opportunities of jobs in women’s rights field
AWID Women Human Rights Defenders – Program Coordinator This position is primarily responsible for implementation of the WHRD strategy toward AWID’s 2016 International Forum, as
“The Republic of Love”
Originally published on Bully Bloggers on 20/06/2015. Available at: https://bullybloggers.wordpress.com/2015/06/20/the-republic-of-love/ By Anne Mulhall On the complex achievement of the same sex marriage referendum in Ireland
Circassian beauties and the ugly face of race
The curious case of Rachel Dolezal and the Circassian ladies of yore show just how meaningless the notion of race is. Read Al Jazeera’s article.
What the ‘Abortion Drone’ Will (And Won’t) Mean for Reproductive Rights
The Poland “abortion drone” is causing a splash in the media and excited buzz in the reproductive rights community, but it has also become a source of misinformation and anxiety.
Statement regarding the arrest of two homosexuals in Rabat – « Aswat »
Aswat Collective has condemned the arrest of two Moroccan homossexuals accused of “Homosexuality ” and “breach of public modesty”. Click here to read the Statement.
Sex Workers in Nicaragua Break the Silence and Gain Rights
After living in the shadows, thousands of Nicaraguan sex workers have broken their silence, won support from state institutions and gained new respect for their rights.
Anti-LGBT groups are making inroads across East Africa
Originally published on the Global Post on 12/06/2015. Available at: http://www.globalpost.com/article/6580371/2015/06/12/anti-lgbt-groups-making-inroads-across-east-africa Kenyan gay and lesbian organizations demonstrate outside the Nigerian High Commission in Nairobi on February
Paraguay denies respect to older persons in the Americas
Paraguay denies respect to older persons in the Americas The 45th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) adopted the Inter-American Convention on