TAG: gender identity

Brazilian conservatives react to Judith Butler

Philosopher Judith Butler visited Brazil to launch two books and participate in the International Colloquium on the Ends of Democracy at SESC Vila Mariana in São Paulo. On this occasion conservative forces mobilized against her presence in the country. They made Butler an icon of “gender ideology” and a political target, even when in none […]

The Anatrella case and the silence from the “family defenders”

What happens when a big name of the anti-gender crusade is involved in a sex scandal? Rogério Diniz Junqueira* Monsignor Tony Anatrella is a prominent name in the galaxy of anti-gender “experts”. A French Catholic priest of the diocese of Paris and a psychotherapist, he has been for years a reference for the ultraconservative Catholic […]

Report of the IE on protection against violence and discrimination based on SOGI

Below you will find the summary for the report of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Vitit Muntarbhorn, in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 32/2: The theme of the present report is “Embrace diversity and energize humanity”. Key developments in 2017 are noted, particularly in […]

Overdiagnosed but Underserved: Trans Health Survey

The Trans Health Survey is the result of the work of Transgender Europe (TGEU) and its partner organisations Women’s Initiative Supportive Group (WISG), Trans-Fuzja, Daniela Fundación, Gayten LGBT, and the Riksförbundet för homosexuellas, bisexuellas, transpersoners och queeras rättigheter (RFSL). Together, our goal was to provide a deeper understanding of the healthcare situation of trans people […]

Prostitution through our own eyes

On September 2017, we proudly present you the project What you don’t see: prostitution through our own eyes, developed as part of the project “The impacts of sports mega-events on the sexual market of Rio de Janeiro“, coordinated by the Prostitution Policy Watch, an extension project attached to the Institute of Research and Urban and […]

Compilation on Egypt’s LGBT crackdown

Update: 7 arrested for ‘promoting sexual deviancy’ after raising rainbow flag at Mashrou’ Leila gig – Mada Masr – September, 26 At least 22 arrested in continued security crackdown on LGBTQ individuals – Mada Masr – September, 30 All Forms of Support to the LGBT Community to be Banned on Media Outlets: SCMR – Egyptian […]

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 […]

Information Sheet: Children born with intersex variations

This information sheet has been prepared for parents and families of children born with intersex variations. The tendency to categorize all people as either ‘female’ or ‘male’ means that people with intersex variations may face social stigma and discrimination, often due to a lack of awareness about such variations. This can be made worse when […]

APS Tools for communicating about marriage equality and related issues

This information sheet provides some helpful tips for people wanting to communicate in constructive ways about marriage equality and related issues like gender diversity, sexual orientation, homophobia, equality and justice. The more that people are engaging with others in respectful ways, the greater the chance that we can create peaceful and inclusive communities to everyone’s […]

Report LGBT in Britain: Hate Crime and Discrimination

Stonewall’s new report LGBT in Britain: Hate Crime and Discrimination is out now and reveals high levels of hate crime and discrimination in the UK: The report reveals high levels of hate crime and discrimination in the UK: Experience of hate crime by lesbian, gay and bi people in Britain has gone up by […]

Advancing the Human Rights and Inclusion of LGBT People: A Handbook for Parliamentarians

The Chinese version of the Advancing the Human Rights and Inclusion of LGBT People: A Handbook for Parliamentarians has been jointly produced by the United Nations Development Programme and Parliamentarians for Global Action and it has been recently released. The translation and edition to the Chinese version were produced by UNDP China. This handbook will serve as […]

Sexual Politics in August 2017

Two outstandingly positive news are to be reported in sexual politics worldwide in August 2017. In India, the Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking decision on the right to privacy. In Chile, the Constitutional Court approved a new abortion law that leaves behind the draconian prohibition of pregnancy termination established during the Pinochet dictatorship in the […]