Not the ‘Illuminati’: How Fundamentalist Christians Are Infiltrating State and Federal Government
An article from RH Reality Check shows how fundamentalist christians are reaching space on US state and federal governmemt. Read here.
Manuel: Understanding Religious Fundamentalisms for Activists
Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) has launched a new manual for rights activists facing religious fundamentalist opposition to their work. Click here to
58th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 58) and Conservative action
Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) has launched analysis on the role and coordinated actions that Conservative forces played during the 58th Commission on the
The Gathering: The Religious Right’s Cash Cow
Learn more about “The Gathering”, a secretive group that provides funding for many evangelical causes at US, including the anti-LGBT movements abroad. Here.
Louisiana: Repeal ‘Crime Against Nature’ Laws
According to Human Rights Watch, the Louisiana State House of Representatives voted to repeal a law, enacted in 1805, that punishes and undermines LGBT rights.
Philippines court upholds contraceptive law as constitutional
The Philippines Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a family planning law but ruled out provisions to punish health workers who do not inform people about
World Cup 2014: is Brazil’s sex industry crackdown a threat to human rights?
Read The Guardian’s article about Brazilian authorities attempts to sanitise the country’s image by repressing sex-related businesses. Click here.
India Supreme Court restores criminalization of same sex sexual relations. Learn more about the repercussion
India Supreme Court has decided to re-criminalises same sex sexual activities between consenting adults, bringing the legacy of the British Empire back to life with
Before Global Games, Rio Is Fighting to Dim Red Light
In article, New York Times discusses aspects of Rio de Janeiro policy on the organization of Olympic Games: brothles are being captured by an atmosphere
Putin’s homophobic nationalism
Read Zillah Eisenstein’s article about Putin’s homophobic nationalism. The author says that “right-wing rhetoric, demonizing homosexuals and feminists is an attempt to stimulate his waning