Tag: Human Rights

Director of Communications

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The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) a 23-year old organization, advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights worldwide. Based in New York City, the Director of Communications develops, manages and implements a communications program that supports IGLHRC’s mission under the supervision of the Executive Director.
Director of Communications

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Europe: Transgender people face discrimination and inhuman and degrading treatment

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“There are obviously transgender people who would like to access some of the available health treatments, but many others do not. States should not force the choices of transgender people by making legal gender recognition dependent on surgeries, hormone treatment or sterilization,” said Marco Perolini, Amnesty International’s expert on discrimination.
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Nigeria and Uganda adopt harsh anti-LGBT laws in same week

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On Tuesday 17 December, the Senate of Nigeria adopted the ‘Same-sex marriage (prohibition) bill’, criminalising displays of affection, people in a same-sex marriage (including tourists), and anyone arguing in favour of LGBT people’s human rights.
Today, the Ugandan Parliament also adopted the ‘Anti-homosexuality bill’, amplifying the criminalisation of LGBT people.
Both bills now await the presidential assent.
Nigeria’s ‘Same-sex marriage (prohibition) bill’
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