TAG: HR defenders

Leader of an organization defending gays’ rights killed in Karaganda

Kazakhstan: The leader of the Pearl, an NGO that protects LGBTand conducts work on the prevention of HIV infection, was found dead in his apartment in the center of Karaganda. Read more.

Some reactions on the Butler’s refusal

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Echoing Butler’s refusal

By Rosalind Petchesky and Sonia Corrêa* Judith Butler’s refusal to receive the Berlin Christopher Street Day (Gay Pride) Civil Courage Prize echoed ideas we have discussed in Sexuality, Health and Human Rights (2008). In the book we deliberately opted to avoid the term ‘fundamentalism’ – which is extensively used by sexual rights activists – to […]

Remembering Rhonda

USA: Rhonda Copelon, a US human rights lawyer and an intellectual leader and pioneer in the field of sexual and reproductive rights, died on 2010 May 6th. Read a note by SPW and more.

The Gala dinner

There were several government representatives present at the opening ceremony, including: Human Rights Minister, Paulo Vanucchi and from within the same department, the national co-ordinator for LGBTI rights and citizenship, Mitchelle Meira; the director of the National Department of STIs, AIDS and Viral Hepatitis within the Health Ministry, Mariângela Simão, and representatives from the Parliamentary […]

5th ILGA-LAC Conference brings together more than 400LGBTI activists in Curitiba, Brazil

Brazil: 5th ILGA-LAC Conference brings together more than 400 LGBT activists in Curitiba, Brazil.

Tribute do Keith Goddard

Zimbabwe: The director of the Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ), Keith Goddard has died on October 9th, 2009 after a short illness.

Relevant meetings – News 6

Indonesia: The APF of National Human Rights Institutions of Indonesia hosted a regional workshop on the role of NHRIs in the implementation and promotion of the Yogyakarta Principles. Read more.

Pink Chaddi Campaing, India

The Pink Chaddi Campaign in India has recruited more than 21 thousand people. Read more about the campaign here.

Turkey: Transgender human rights activist is murdered

Turkey: Transgender human rights activist is murdered – the second killing of a member of Lambda Istanbul in the past year