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Switzerland: Protest against Intersex Genital Mutilations at Geneva University Hospitals

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On the occasion of this year's Intersex Awareness Day, on October 26 the human rights group StopIGM.org, active in Geneva since 2008, is organising two peaceful vigils to protest the persistence of IGM practices at the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG).

Uganda: Health workers fight homophobia

A lesbian activist in a rural town has developed a new strategy to reach those most at risk of HIV. Maria Nantale is enjoying a beer at a rickety wooden bar after a long day’s work. “Forty people tested today,” she reflects. “Found three positives. One of them is in denial. She has run away.”

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Kenyan, Christian, Queer–the Arts of Resistance in Africa (Q&A)

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Kenyan, Christian, Queer does not so much focus on conventional forms of activism, but on creative and artistic forms of LGBT visibility, such as literary writing, social media, music video, storytelling and worship practices.

New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern acknowledges gay conversion therapy is religious freedom for some

The Prime Minister is acknowledging that gay conversion therapy is religious freedom for some, in response to the Justice Select Committee's decision not to recommend a ban on the controversial practice.  Jacinda Ardern told reporters at her post-Cabinet press conference on Monday that she "wouldn't mind taking the time to look at the select committee report".

New Zealand: Conversion therapy: PM concerned about 'vulnerable' LGBT youth

The Prime Minister has expressed concern about "vulnerable" youth at risk of undergoing gay or trans conversion therapy.  Conversion therapy is where people try to change lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex (LGBTI) people's sexuality or gender identity using therapy, drugs or other means.