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CONNECTICUT GOVERNOR SIGNS CIVIL UNIONS LAW
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WASHINGTON - "Connecticut has taken a significant step giving families the rights and protections they need," said HRC President Joe Solmonese. "This is an important law that will strengthen all families in Connecticut. Thanks to the Legislature and Governor Jodi Rell, as well as Love Makes a Family and thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people across the state, Connecticut families are significantly more protected today than they were yesterday." |
21. 04.2005 18:06 MET by gaynewsboard
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Pentagon recommends positive Step for Troops
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WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign lauded the Pentagon for its proposal to decriminalize consensual sodomy in the military, according to an article in today's New York Times. Both opposite-sex and same-sex couples are prohibited from engaging in "unnatural carnal copulation with another person" under Article 125 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
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21. 04.2005 17:24 MET by gaynewsboard
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ELECTION OF POPE BENEDICT XVI PORTENDS FURTHER CONFLICT
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Conflict between Church and GLBT People expected
Pope Benedict XVI
WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign pointed to years of statements by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the newly elected pope, in expressing concern about the Catholic Church's future treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. |
19. 04.2005 21:52 MET by gaynewsboard
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Nepal: Police Attacks Transgender People
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Pattern of Police Abuse Highlights Broader Threat to Civil Society
(Geneva, April 19, 2005) -- Police in Kathmandu attacked a group of transgender people on Wednesday, underscoring the vulnerability of all Nepalese to police abuse since King Gyanendra seized direct power in February and suspended most civil liberties, Human Rights Watch said today. |
18. 04.2005 23:38 MET by gaynewsboard
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Anyone For a Vacation in Fiji?--- NOT ME!
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A Fijian vacation netted an Australian man an additional two years there. It could have been a FOURTEEN year visit! However, what he will see for his 2 year stay will Not be what this picture shows.
Maxwell McCoskar, a retired Australian university professor who was on holiday in Fiji, was arrested with a local man, Dhirendra Nadan as they had sex in a home rented by McCoskar. Police had been summoned by a suspicious neighbor. |
17. 04.2005 22:08 MET by SCMan
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Most HIV+ young gay men don’t know they have HIV
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It was recently reported that up to 40 per cent of gay men in London who had HIV were unaware of their status.
Now a shock report from a study of young gay men in six US cities has found that no fewer than three-quarters of gay men under 30 who have HIV don’t know they have it.
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17. 04.2005 17:11 MET by gaynewsboard
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Alarming Statistics and Policy Options Presented at Conference
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Over 321,000 People in the United States Living with HIV/AIDS Lack Access to Life-Saving Medications  Oakland, CA - Alarming statistics that reveal that over 321,000 people living in the United States with HIV/AIDS do not have access to continuous life-saving medications were presented by The AIDS Institute (TAI) at the National HIV/AIDS Update Conference today in Oakland, California. |
12. 04.2005 03:07 MET by gaynewsboard
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Fiji: Sodomy Law Convictions Violate Constitution
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Repeal Colonial-Era Law Criminalizing Homosexual Conduct
(New York, April 12, 2004) -- Criminal convictions in Fiji of two men for homosexual conduct violate international human rights principles and the country’s own constitution, Human Rights Watch said today. On April 5, a Fijian court sentenced an Australian and a Fijian to two years in prison for offences “against the order of nature” and “gross indecency.” |
12. 04.2005 00:17 MET by gaynewsboard
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Transgender person is elected to Italian parliament
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Five lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people were elected as members of the Italian parliament. While Europe is more accustomed to the presence and visibility of LGB people in politics, the case of Vladimir Luxuria, a transgender person being elected as a parliamentarian, is probably the first of its kind in Europe. |
12. 04.2006 19:09 MET by gaynewsboard
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Court limits gay marriages in Massachusetts
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Same-sex couples from out of state can't marry if they don't stay, a CNN report says.
Couples from states where gay marriage is banned, can't legally marry in Massachuetts, according to the Thursday's ruling of the states highest court. |
30. 03.2006 19:48 MET by gaynewsboard
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Senate Immigration Bill Removes Added Burden on Same-Sex Couples...
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...Sought by House
Human Rights Campaign and Immigration Equality Ask Congress to Push Forward on Fair Policies for Same-Sex Couples
WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday passed a guest worker program granting an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants a path to U.S. citizenship. While binational same-sex couples ... |
29. 03.2006 22:48 MET by gaynewsboard
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'Star Trek' Star and Human Rights Campaign Team Up for "Equality Trek"
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George Takei, Mr. Sulu, Will Embark on Nationwide Speaking Tour to Promote Dialogue on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Americans |
28. 03.2006 22:35 MET by gaynewsboard
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Nigeria: Obasanjo Must Withdraw Bill to Criminalize Gay Rights
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President Should Disavow Ban Before U.S. Trip
(New York, March 23, 2006) – As Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo prepares to visit the United States, he should reaffirm his commitment to the human rights of all Nigerians and withdraw proposed legislation to introduce criminal penalties for same-sex relationships and marriage ceremonies, as well as for public advocacy or associations supporting the rights of lesbian and gay people. |
24. 03.2006 18:50 MET by gaynewsboard
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INSTITUTE STUDY FINDS ADOPTION BY GAYS AND LESBIANS `HOLDS PROMISE' FOR CHILDREN
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NEW YORK, March 23, 2006 - The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute released a new report today that finds there is no child-centered reason to prevent gays and lesbians from becoming adoptive parents, and recommends that they be utilized more extensively to provide permanent, loving homes for children living in state care across the country. |
24. 03.2006 16:57 MET by gaynewsboard
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Nepal: ‘Sexual Cleansing’ Drive Continues
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New Arrests of Transgender People, HIV Workers
(New York, March 18, 2006) – New arrests of metis (an indigenous term for transgender people) and HIV/AIDS outreach workers in Kathmandu show that a persistent pattern of police violence and abuse has not abated, Human Rights Watch said today. |
17. 03.2006 17:56 MET by gaynewsboard
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Protest after Iraq leader slams gays
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A protest will be held in London tomorrow by gay activists Outrage, following comments from Iraqi religious leader Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani that suggest he supports the killing of gay men.
The protest comes after comments were published on al-Sistani’s website, which called for the killing of lesbian and gay men “in the most serve way”, according to Outrage translations.
The group says this comment holds Sistani accountable for any deaths of lesbian and gay people in Iraq.
Gay.com UK & Ireland |
17. 03.2006 14:00 MET by gaynewsboard
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Second same-sex partnership law in post-communist Europe!
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Yesterday Czech parliamentarians adopted same-sex partnerships law and the Czech Republic became the second post-communist country in Europe to legally recognise lesbian and gay families. Last year Slovenia became the first post-communist country to legally recognise same-sex partnerships. |
16. 03.2006 20:00 MET by gaynewsboard
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Netherlands: Threat to Return Gay and Lesbian Iranians
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Dutch Officials Should Not Force Choice Between Silence and Death
(Brussels, March 8, 2006) – Dutch Immigration Minister Rita Verdonk’s threat to end a six-month moratorium on deporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) asylum-seekers back to Iran rests on serious misunderstandings of Iranian law, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to Verdonk. Deporting LGBT people to Iran would violate the Netherlands’ obligation to protect people from torture, ill-treatment, and possible execution. |
09. 03.2006 17:10 MET by gaynewsboard
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Newspapers Call for Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
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Military's Ban is "Archaic and Hurtful," Says 'USA Today'
Washington, DC - Newspapers editorial boards across the country are calling for repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law banning lesbian, gay, and bisexual personnel. |
09. 03.2006 16:28 MET by gaynewsboard
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Muslim leader in Russia calls to killings of gays and mass protests against Moscow gay pride
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Russian gays express their outrage and consider legal actions
Russian Muslims can arrange serious protest actions if representatives of sexual minorities try to stage a gay parade later in May, according to Interfax news agency. |
21. 02.2006 18:57 MET by gaynewsboard
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President's Budget Presents Mixed Bag on HIV/AIDS
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Funding Increases Conflict with Medicaid Cuts and Misplaced Priorities on Abstinence Only
WASHINGTON - President Bush's budget proposal released yesterday presents a mixed bag on HIV/AIDS with modest funding increases in care and treatment programs, additional cuts in Medicaid, and a dangerous increase in abstinence only programs that keep thorough, scientific information out of the hands of those who need it most. |
09. 02.2006 01:38 MET by gaynewsboard
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Gay Games: HIV positive participants, spectators to be welcomed
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‘Designated Event Status’ clears U.S. entrance restrictions
(SAN FRANCISCO – 7 February 2006) – A U.S. federal blanket waiver has been approved allowing non-U.S. citizens living with HIV/AIDS to travel to the United States to participate in or attend the Gay Games 2006. The Federation of Gay Games (FGG), and Chicago Games, Inc. (CGI), announced today that the waiver comes with federal approval of Designated Event Status for Gay Games VII Sports & Cultural Festival set for 15-22 July 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. |
07. 02.2006 16:22 MET by gaynewsboard
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Stonewall Democrats Criticize President for Calling Gay Americans Immoral
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(Washington, D.C.) - The National Stonewall Democrats criticized President Bush for inferring that same-sex relationships are immoral institutions that must be shielded from children. Addressing Congress earlier this week on the state of the Union, President Bush compared marriages between same-sex couples to the lobbying scandals that have plagued his Republican Party in recent weeks.
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05. 02.2006 16:47 MET by gaynewsboard
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Iran and the USA together against Gay and Lesbian NGO's
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Uproar over UN-Advisor Application of ILGA and LBL
The Application of the International Gay and Lesbian Association (ILGA) and the Danish Gay and Lesbian Citizen Union (LBL = Landesforenigungen af Bosser og Lesbiske, the danish Gay Rights Organisation) for accreditation as NGO's with official Advisor Status has been turned down yesterday by the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). |
24. 01.2006 21:25 MET by gaynewsboard
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Latvia cements homophobia in the constitution
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(LATVIA) The Latvian parliament adopted a constitutional amendment in the third and final reading to define marriage as a union of a man and a woman to prevent any possibility for same-sex marriage. |
16. 12.2005 10:23 MET by gaynewsboard
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World AIDS Day: Human Rights Watch Calls for Increased Support, Protections for Global AIDS Activists
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(New York, December 1, 2005) — AIDS activists around the world face frequent government repression and abuse and need substantially increased support and protections, said Human Rights Watch on World AIDS Day. |
30. 11.2005 23:30 MET by gaynewsboard
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HIV/AIDS Programs Devastated by House Budget Vote
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HRC President
Joe Solomnese
WASHINGTON - As the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention released startling new statistics about the impact of HIV and AIDS on communities of color and gay men, the U.S. House of Representatives put the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans at risk today in passing a budget reconciliation package that would slash Medicaid spending - forcing Americans to rely on the already stretched Ryan White CARE Act. |
20. 11.2005 20:09 MET by gaynewsboard
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Resounding Defeat of Discrimination a Victory for Maine and the Country
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WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign celebrated today's vote by Maine citizens ensuring protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. To help defeat today's ballot initiative that would have repealed the state non-discrimination law, the Human Rights Campaign provided a large amount of on-the-ground staff, significant fundraising assistance, media assistance, strategic assistance, volunteer recruitment and more than $150,000 this year alone in financial contributions to Maine Won't Discriminate, including financing their field efforts, early polling and seed money for early staffing.
"Understanding overcame fear and fairness overcame discrimination in Maine," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "We have been enormously proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with statewide leaders in this fight, since day one through today's victory. Winning these campaigns has always been about strengthening the foundation of understanding. We're so proud to have played such a big role in laying that groundwork. Mainers today sent a strong signal that discrimination has no place in their state. We congratulate the voters, volunteers and hard-working team at Maine Won't Discriminate for this victory."
"The Human Rights Campaign was an essential partner in this fight from day one. The Human Rights Campaign's early and substantial support was the key to making this victory possible tonight," said Jesse Connolly, campaign manager for Maine Won't Discriminate. "Education has always been a long-term effort and this vote shows that the longer the conversation can happen, the better off fairness will be in the end. Mainers have been building understanding for years now and today is the culmination of those conversations."
HRC has been working with Maine Won't Discriminate since the first time this repeal made the ballots. This year, HRC provided more than $150,000 his year alone to defeat the referendum and significant staff resources. By Election Day, more than 25 HRC staff members will have traveled to Maine to work directly with the campaign.
The sexual orientation and gender identity inclusive non-discrimination bill passed both houses of the Maine Legislature in March of 2005 with strong bipartisan margins and was signed into law by Democratic Gov. John Baldacci. This was the third attempt to repeal the measure and the first time voters approved the law.
Maine becomes the final New England state and the 16th state overall to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation and the 6th state to outlaw discrimination based on gender identity. For a map of these states, go to:
www.hrc.org/stateantidiscriminationmap. |
09. 11.2005 09:32 MET by gaynewsboard
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Divisive Politics To Blame For Discrimination In Texas
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Joe Solmonese,
HRC President
WASHINGTON - The Human Rights Campaign said today's vote denying marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships to same-sex couples will seriously harm thousands of Texas families.
"Education is a long-term effort that cynical politics can never stop," said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. "These amendments are part of a long-standing effort by the extreme right to eliminate any legal recognition for gay people and our families. The volunteers and hard-working team at "No Nonsense in November" should be proud of their work against this amendment. This fight for fairness isn't over and we won't give up."
Texas joins 17 other states with constitutional amendments denying marriage to same-sex couples. The amendment in Texas not only prohibits marriage but also threatens civil unions and domestic partnerships that are widely supported by most Americans.
In addition to activating over 30,000 members across the state, HRC and its Texas leadership contributed over $100,000 to the "No Nonsense in November" campaign. Three HRC staff members have been in Texas to work with the campaign, helping to turn out the vote, recruit volunteers and activate the student vote.
Read the Editor's note also... |
09. 11.2005 09:08 MET by gaynewsboard
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Setback For Gay Rights Supporters In Oregon
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Judge Interferes With Local Government’s Home Rule Rights, Critics Say
Judge Guimond
On Friday, the Marion County Circuit Judge Joseph Guimond ruled to up hold the gay marriage ban adopted by the Oregon voters last year.
The “Measure 36” contains, according to critics, too many changes on which should have been voted on as seperate amendments. |
05. 11.2005 05:24 MET by gaynewsboard
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By Gus Cairns