Why We Boycotted the Equality Forum: Gay Rights Become a Tool in Israel's ... - Huffington Post

Why We Boycotted the Equality Forum: Gay Rights Become a Tool in Israel's ...
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In Israel/Palestine, gay rights and human rights more broadly are necessarily connected to one another, and treating one domestic minority well does not excuse or diminish the immorality of the state's other rights-abridging policies. Had South Africa ...

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Amnesty International Report 2012 - Regional Overview for Africa - AllAfrica.com

Amnesty International Report 2012 - Regional Overview for Africa
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David Kato, a prominent human rights defender and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activist, was killed in January at his home. One man was arrested for the killing and sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment in November. In South Africa ...

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Hope and More Hope - The American Prospect


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Hope and More Hope
The American Prospect
Right now, the only African country that protects LGBT rights (on paper, at least) is South Africa. The trend in other African countries is toward more and more criminalization and punishment—with antigay attitudes one of Africa's US imports, ...
Malawi: Banda takes a giant step The Africa Report
Malawi president vows to legalise homosexuality The Guardian
Global LGBT Briefs: Up in Africa, down in Caucasus Metro Weekly

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Ambassador Oren speaks at gay rights forum featuring Israel - +972 Magazine - Independent commentary from Israel and the Palestinian territories


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Ambassador Oren speaks at gay rights forum featuring Israel
+972 Magazine - Independent commentary from Israel and the Palestinian territories
In Israel/Palestine gay rights and human rights more broadly are necessarily connected to one another, and treating one domestic minority well does not excuse or diminish the immorality of the state's other rights-abridging policies. Had South Africa ...
Local action in protest of Israeli occupation is crucial The Olympian

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Israel featured at gay rights forum, despite opposition from some activists - +972 Magazine - Independent commentary from Israel and the Palestinian territories

Israel featured at gay rights forum, despite opposition from some activists
+972 Magazine - Independent commentary from Israel and the Palestinian territories
In Israel/Palestine gay rights and human rights more broadly are necessarily connected to one another, and treating one domestic minority well does not excuse or diminish the immorality of the state's other rights-abridging policies. Had South Africa ...

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Pride Month Calendar announced - Windy City Times


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Pride Month Calendar announced
Windy City Times
JUNE 5 - SOUTH AFRICAN LGBT WELCOMING MOVEMENT - at St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Logan Square, 2649 N. Francisco Ave. 7 pm Meet w/reps of Inclusive and Affirming Ministries ( IAM ) to learn about LGBTI status & movements in South Africa.

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Gay rights campaigners around the world hail Obama's message of support - The Guardian


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Gay rights campaigners around the world hail Obama's message of support
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A few mostly European countries – as well as Canada, Argentina and South Africa – already permit gay marriage. Despite welcoming the announcement, however, many gay rights campaigners pointed out that in their own countries a debate over single sex ...
Obama Endorses Gay Marriage: Countries Where LGBT Equality Is Far From Reality ... Huffington Post
marriage equality worldwide CNN International
Obama's support energizes gay activists worldwide Seattle Post Intelligencer

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