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KENYA: Gay Community Ushers In New Constitution |
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On August 4, 2010, Kenyans voted on a new Constitution that heralded a new beginning for Kenya. After more than 20 years of painstakingly struggle, disappointments and many other obstacles, Kenyans were able to experience the joy and satisfaction of getting a new Constitution. The gay community in Kenya, encompassing lesbians, transgender, bisexuals, intersex and gay men, voting as Kenyans, were part of this historic process. Putting aside any selfish motives and pushed on by a sense of patriotism and urgency to experience freedom, they voted in a new dispensation that they hope will make a better Kenya for every single individual, including them.
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In Uganda, how activists use coalitions to promote LGBTI rights |
A painting by Ugandan artist Brian Kezaala Nkoyooyo representing the kuchu movement today
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Sexual violence rife at South African borders |
Unlike schools and offices in South Africa, the criminal gangs along the border between the World Cup hosts and Zimbabwe did not take a break because of a sports tournament.
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Ugandan anti-gay bill loses steam |
http://www.minnpost.com/globalpost/2010/08/06/20341/ugandan_anti-gay_bill_loses_steam_after_local_and_international_opposition
By Gregory Branch KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda's "Anti-Homosexuality Bill," which raised a worldwide uproar over its death penalty for gay sex, has stalled in parliamentary committee and it is unlikely to be passed in the current session, according to gay activists here.
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Sudanese Flogged for 'Being Womanly' |
Khartoum - A Sudanese court on Wednesday sentenced 19 young Muslim men to 30 lashes and a fine for breaking moral codes by wearing women's clothes and makeup, a case exposing Sudanese sensitivity towards homosexuality.
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