Nepal - Some basic rights still a struggle for LGBTI in Nepal

Priyanka Adhikari
my Republica

Kathmandu, Nepal

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Brunei - The Pentagon, China, Brunei, LGBTI & Islamic Shariah Law

Richard S. Ehrlich
Scoop

Brunei International Airport

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

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ezs note: I do understand that when we visit other countries, we need to respect their customs and mores, but do we need quaint aphorisms such as freedom of speech at the door?  (Oh, I forgot.  I'm living in Trumpworld.)

Cayman Islands - UK endorsing oppression of LGBTIs, says activist

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Cayman News Service

Cayman Islands National Museum

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Taiwan - Group releases report on LGBTI rights policies in Taiwan

Christie Chen
Focus Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan

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Thai expert picked for first-ever LGBTI role (Thailand)

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The Nation (Thailand)

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HRC Global Attends ILGA-Europe Conference

Staff
HRC Global

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UN agencies call for end to violence and discrimination against LGBTI community (United Nations)

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UN News Centre

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Campaign to support LGBTI youth (Thailand)

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The Nation (Thailand)

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New award ceremony announced to celebrate Scotland's LGBTI Community (UK)

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Herald Scotland

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please press:  http://www.heraldscotland.com

U.S.-based church votes to support LGBTI Africans

Colin Stewart

Erasing 76 Crimes

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Meet Warren Entsch, Queensland's unlikely but vocal LGBTI champion (Australia)

Matthew Knott
The Sydney Morning Herald

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Scotland tops LGBTI equality index (UK)

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The Extra

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LGBTI Rights Secured (Sri Lanka)

Camelia Nathaniel

The Sunday Leader

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How to aid LGBTI people in earthquake-devastated Nepal

Colin Stewart
Erasing 76 Crimes

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ezs note:  Please help our friends in Nepal!  You can donate to the Blue Diamond Society, Doctors Without Borders, American Red Cross (US), or International Red Cross/Red Crescent (other countries).  Thank you!

Malawi Law Targets LGBTI People

Denis LeBlanc
Erasing 76 Crimes

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Investigate the attack on the office of LGBTI organisation Labrys (Ghana)

William Nicholas Gomes

Spy Ghana

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please press:  http://www.spyghana.com

ezs note:  YOU can make a difference!  Simply change the name  of William Gomes to your own, change the e-mail to yours, and double check the text to make sure it refers to you.  Then, send it out!  BTW, thank you, Mr. Gomes!

Beyondblue campaign targets LGBTI discrimination (Australia)

Staff
Northern Star

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please press:  http://www.northernstar.com.au

Northside creative space for LGBTI youth (Australia)

Bill Johnston
http://www.couriermail.com.au

to read more, go to:  http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/city/northside-creative-space-for-lgbti-youth/story-fni9r0jy-1226998419708?nk=d922978388d6b9341408516ed34b8e22

What is it like to be LGBTI in... Norway? (UK)

Elizabeth Stromme
http://www.gaystarnews.com


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LGBTI rights in the world (European Parliament)

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