Tag Archives: International AIDS Conference

From New Zealand, a view of world’s LGBT rights struggle

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

The battle against Uganda’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Bill has produced some positive results — and not just the failure of the bill to pass in this year’s parliamentary session, says the Rev. Canon Albert Ogle. In an interview on New Zealand’s … Continue reading →

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New activist network fights AIDS and anti-LGBT laws

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

Twenty-six LGBT activists traveled to Washington, D.C., two weeks ago, seeking to change a world where homosexuality is illegal in 76-plus countries. Now that the International AIDS Conference is over, they are returning to their home countries, strengthened by the … Continue reading →

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World Bank may join fight against anti-LGBT bias

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

The World Bank is studying whether to lend its massive clout to efforts to end discrimination against lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people in developing countries. LGBT activists met Thursday with World Bank staff in Washington to seek their support … Continue reading →

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AIDS experts: Decriminalization needed to combat AIDS

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

One of several quick recaps of news related to this week’s International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C. “If we are to take advantage of the huge possibilities that the science is now affording us in tackling the epidemic, we urgently … Continue reading →

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Jamaica as a model for anti-AIDS, anti-homophobia action

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

One of several quick recaps of news related to this week’s International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C.: Lessons from “the most homophobic place on earth” Jamaican gay activist Maurice Tomlinson says his country is making progress in the fight against … Continue reading →

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‘U.S. Christian Right is Transforming Sexual Politics in Africa’

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

One of several quick recaps of news related to this week’s International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C.: U.S. evangelical Christians accused of promoting homophobia in Africa The Guardian reports on the newly released study, “Colonizing African Values: How the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Doctors, Tutu, Clinton appeal for LGBT rights in AIDS fight

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

Calls for an end to anti-homosexuality laws are growing more common, based on the growing understanding that such laws encourage the spread AIDS by denying health services to men who have sex with men (MSM). New drugs such as Truvada … Continue reading →

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Fatal flaw in official anti-AIDS declaration

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

COMMENTARY A new declaration seeking “global support to end the AIDS epidemic” has one fatal shortcoming. It outlines nine strategies for fighting HIV / AIDS, but fails to mention the tragic consequences of 76-plus nations’ laws against homosexuality, which effectively … Continue reading →

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Help raise money for international LGBT rights on June 18

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

A video presentation, awards ceremony and fundraiser on June 18 in Laguna Beach will support efforts to bring LGBT activists to Washington, D.C., this summer during the International AIDS Conference to make the case that laws criminalizing homosexuality need to … Continue reading →

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LGBT people in Kenya: No one cares about worsening AIDS?

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

This post is one of a series of previews of what people at this July’s International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C., will hear from activists from the 76 countries where homosexuality is illegal. Dozens of activist witnesses will attend the … Continue reading →

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