Day: November 26, 2014
Kyrgyzstan: Experts urge removal of anti-gay bill
A group of United Nations human rights experts have urged the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan to reject a bill that would introduce criminal and administrative sanctions for acts aimed at forming “a positive attitude towards non-traditional sexual orientation,” warning that the proposed law would go against the country’s human rights obligations and commitments.
European Parliament votes for UN development strategy to include LGBTI rights
Yesterday, the European Parliament voted for a report defining its input into the global future development policy. The report contains strong wording on LGBTI rights and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
Gay, Transgender wing opens at Calif. Jail
Erika Anderson, a 33-year-old transgender woman, is one of 400 members of the KG6 wing at the Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail, a wing specifically for gay and transgender men.