by admin_HRWF | Sep 22, 2020 | LGBTQI People and Human Rights
62% of Iranian LGBTI experience one or more forms of violence perpetuated by their immediate family; nearly 30% of them experience sexual violence and more than 77% of them physical violence; close to 38% of them are under pressure for forced marriage. 6Rang...
by admin_HRWF | Sep 22, 2020 | LGBTQI People and Human Rights
Violent incidents rose during the coronavirus as the pandemic heightened prejudice and threw up new barriers to justice, the human rights ombudsman said. Reuters (15.09.2020) – https://bit.ly/3hSFCwN – At least 63 members of Colombia’s...
by admin_HRWF | Sep 15, 2020 | LGBTQI People and Human Rights
Trans rights have become a contentious issue in Britain as the government decides whether to ease the rules on legally changing gender. By Rachel Savage Thomson Reuters Foundation (14.09.2020) – https://tmsnrt.rs/2E0YZpq – Dozens of...
by admin_HRWF | Sep 15, 2020 | LGBTQI People and Human Rights
By Janene Pieters NL Times (14.09.2020) – https://bit.ly/32BfrXb – A home in Amsterdam Oost twice had fireworks bombs explode in front of it over the weekend. Resident Jesper Raaijman believes that his home is being targeted because of the rainbow...
by admin_HRWF | Sep 10, 2020 | LGBTQI People and Human Rights
Nominees must satisfy two of four key standards addressing onscreen and offscreen representation. The Guardian (09.09.2020) – https://bit.ly/3hocZra – The Oscars are raising the inclusion bar for best picture nominees, starting with the 96th Academy...
by admin_HRWF | Sep 10, 2020 | LGBTQI People and Human Rights
Authorities exploiting pornography law to target LGBT people. HRW (07.09.2020) – https://bit.ly/3ih5WBR – The Indonesian government should urgently investigate a police raid on a private gathering of 56 men in Jakarta that highlights the threat to...
