TAG: political repression

Sexual politics in February and early March 2018

Main global trends Another mass shooting in Parkland (Florida) shocked the US and the world. Research findings that gained visibility after the tragedy reveal that most perpetrators of mass shootings reported in the country are white males, of which a large percentage has had a history of alleged or convicted domestic abuse. Most importantly, this […]

Egon Schiele unapologetic nude

On the completion of Egon Schiele’s 100th birthday, the Vienna’s Tourist Board started a campaign to promote the art exhibitions in honor of Schiele’s work all over Europe. However, the London Underground’s nudity policies, as well as Facebook’s, have censored the advertisement posters for being too racy because of displaying genitals in public space. In response, […]

Pope Francis visit to Peru and Chile: a compilation

Sex Abuse Case Shadows Pope Francis’ Visit to Peru – The New York Times Pope Francis arrives in crisis-hit Peru – BBC News Why Pope Francis’s trip to Chile poses a challenge – BBC News Pope Francis meets sex abuse victims in Chile – BBC News Chile protesters challenge Pope on Church sex abuse – […]

Tanzanian Joint Press Statement: The Right to Freedom of Association Under Threat

The right to freedom of association under threat: 20 arrested in Tanzania for alleged homosexuality 20 September 2017 The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, and Pan Africa International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Association (Pan Africa ILGA) strongly condemn the recent arrest of parents and NGO […]

Brazil’s Amnesty International: Human Rights Are Not For Sale

Brazil: New Amnesty campaign will fight back as Congress considers legal changes that flagrantly attack human rights Amnesty International defending rights at risk in Brazil – EFE

Chechnya: report on the persecution of LGBT people

The report “They said that I’m not a human, that I am nothing. That I should rather be a terrorist, than a fagot” is based on testimonies of 33 people from Chechnya who were persecuted, illegally detained, and tortured. In this report, the Russian LGBT Network reveals the factual timeline of this crime against humanity and […]

Sexual politics in June 2017

June is LGBTIQ Pride month worldwide. This SPW brief highlights events around the world, prioritizing parades and other demonstrations that are not captured by mainstream radars. In that regard, we also recommend the readers who read Spanish to peruse the new blog Orgullos Críticos which examines trends and traps implied in the growing normalization and pinkwashing of pride parades

Brazilian political crises in May 2018: news and analysis

Operation Car Wash: Is this the biggest corruption scandal in history? – The Guardian The Guardian view on Brazilian corruption: the public deserve a voice After Latest Bombshells, Only Michel Temer’s Removal and New Elections Can Save Brazil’s Democracy – The Intercept Brazil’s Crisis: How Fighting Corruption Could Imperil Political Stability – New York Times […]

ILGA launches State-Sponsored Homophobia report 2017

The number of countries criminalising consensual, private same-sex sexual activity between adults has decreased to 72, while the variety of law relevant to sexual orientation continues to expand steadily

A Non-believing Muslim’s Experience of Islamophobia

Guest post by SARAH ATHER My life has revolved around the concept of God. I have been a Muslim, a theist, an agnostic and an atheist in all types of phases of my life. I am sure, I am still just growing and my perceptions will mature as I grow. My Muslim identity slowly faded […]

Sexual Politics in March and early April 2017

In March and early April, the abortion frontline in Latin America has been remarkably eventful, in positive ways. In Bolivia, the proposed revision of abortion law, which is part of the broader reform of the country’s Penal Code, ignited an intense public debate. More relevant yet, in El Salvador, where the criminalization of abortion is […]

Sexual Politics in February and early March 2017

There are many events to be reported in regard to abortion rights in February and early March 2017. The most important comes from Brazil where potential regressions on abortion rights have been registered in recent years. A lawsuit was filed at the Supreme Court, on March 7th, by a political party (PSOL) and the feminist […]