Gunda-Werner-Institut

“A Room of My Own” at the Centre for Visual Cultural Research, Kiev

Wed, 30 May 2012 14:49:23 +0100

On May 19th, two unknown assailants attacked an exhibition by photographer Yevgenia Belorusets at the Centre for Visual Cultural Research (VCRC) in Kiev. The artist's photoworks are dedicated to the lives of Ukrainian LGBT and Queer families, who have to deal with harassment and threats of violence on a daily basis. It's not the first time that the center, which is under constant danger of being closed down by the authorities, is a target of censorship.

A Global Gaze: The work of donor organizations for LGBTI-Rights in the Global South and East

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:01:54 +0100

The current Global Gaze Report provides an overview on how international donor organizations promote and financially support LGBTI organizations and projects in the Global South and East.

Shadow report on the Violations of the Rights of LGBT in Serbia

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:02:59 +0100

In March 2009, the Serbian National Assembly narrowly passed the Anti-Discrimination Law despite immense opposition from religious leaders and right-wing political parties. Nevertheless, breaches of Human Rights of LGBT are still common in Serbia today. This Shadow Report evaluates the law’s application and provides recommendations of how to improve implementation and thus the Human Rights situation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Inter* individuals in Serbia.

Presentation and Discussion: Trans*-rights are Human Rights!

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:53:20 +0100

The international project „Transrespect versus Transphobia Worldwide“ researches the human rights situation of trans people worldwide. On October 5th, the research team and representatives presented some first results to a wider public audience. We present the recording of the panel discussion.

Iranian LGBT-Activist: "Sexual discrimination and homophobia doesn’t have any geographical boundaries"

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:41:26 +0100

Arsham Parsi is an Iranian LGBT Human Rights activist who lives in exile in Canada. He is the founder and head of the Iranian Railroad for Queer Refugees (IRQR), an advocacy group on behalf of LGBTs fleeing Iran. We had the chance to speak to Arsham Parsi during his visit to Berlin in early May.

Struggle for equality: Sexual orientation, gender identity and human rights in Africa

Kristin Palitza — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:46:37 +0100

The conference sought to analyse the challenges faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities in Africa. It provided a platform for the discussion of strategies aimed at creating an environment on the continent where sexual minorities can enjoy the full range of human rights and are recognised as full citizens.

The LGBTI Movement and Social Media in Africa

Sokari Ekine — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:30:47 +0100

LGBTI people have increased their visibility through the formation of national and Pan-African organisations working at grassroots level in the struggle for decriminalization and sensitising their respective communities. The campaign for LGBTI rights in Africa needs to be framed within a global context of growing homophobia and transphobia.

The battle for the recognition of LGBTI rights as human rights

Sibongile Ndashe — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:41:02 +0100

Over the past couple of years, there has not been a shortage of examples of human rights violations of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons throughout the continent.