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The Magnus Hirschfeld Centre for Human Rights |
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Crosswicks House, Post Office Box 1974
Bloomfield, New Jersey USA 07003
Tele/Facsimile: (862) 823-1767 EMail: HumanRights@post.com |
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HIRSCHFELD CENTRE CASES & REPORTS |
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AFGHANISTAN: Communication of June 12, 1998 under UN Resolutions 728f, 1235 and 1503 relating to the situation of the homosexual community in Afghanistan |
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COSTA RICA: Statement of September 8, 1995 in connection with appeal to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (employment discrimination; denial of freedom of expression, denial of right to give and receive information, denial of right to an education on the basis of sexual orientation) |
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REPUBLIC OF FIJI: Letter of March 5, 2000 to the Prime Minister in connection with proposed amendment of the Constitution of Fiji to guarantee equality on the basis of sexual orientation |
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IRAN: Communication dated November 11, 1998 relating to the sentence of Death imposed on Helmut Hofer, a German national, for the crime of adultery |
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LATVIA: Communication of December 6, 1997 to the President of the Republic of Latvia in connection with the situation of the homosexual community |
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UNITED STATES: Statement of May 7, 1998 relating to the case of Sandra Nelson (Washington, USA) in connection with appeal to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (employment discrimination; denial of freedom of expression) |
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BRAZIL: Letter to the President of Brazil dated July 12, 1999 in connection with human rights violations of Lesbian detainees Marli Jose daSilva Barbosa and Rosana Laga Ligero |
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CAYMAN ISLANDS (United Kingdom) Letter dated January 7, 1998 to the United Kingdom Ambassador in connection with Cayman Islands anti-sodomy legislation and treatment of foreign visitors |
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CAYMAN ISLANDS (United Kingdom) Letter dated August 25, 1996 to the Governor and government of the Cayman Islands concerning anti-sodomy legislation in violation of United Kingdom international treaty obligations |
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NEPAL: Appeal Letter of May 13, 2000 relating to arrest and detention of two Nepali minor lesbian women |
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UNITED STATES: Letter of Appeal of May 18, 2000 relating to US Congressman Christopher Smith (R-NJ) introduction of anti-homosexual amendments to the Hague Convention on International Adoptions |
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UNITED KINGDOM: Letter of February 14, 1997 to U.K. Home Secretary in connection with Sex Offenders Bill (no. 66, as amended 1997) relating to homosexual vs. heterosexual "ages of consent" |
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UNITED STATES: Letter of Appeal of January 16, 1999 in connection with Morristown (New Jersey) proposed enactment of domestic partner benefits legislation |
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ISRAEL: Response by the Centre dated May 8, 2000 to Arab League suggestion that International Criminal Court be set as trial venue for alleged Israeli war crimes |
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FEDERAL ISLAMIC REP. OF COMOROS: Complaint dated November 17, 1996 to the African Commission on Human & Peoples' Rights in connection with capital execution of Ali Youssof (denial of right to appeal to higher court) |
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CHILE / UNITED STATES: Letter dated January 13, 1997 to US State Department regarding continuing criminalization of homosexual conduct under Chilean law |
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ROMANIA: Letter dated December 8, 1996 to the President of Romania regarding continuing criminalization of homosexual conduct under Romanian law |
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COUNCIL OF EUROPE: Letter dated November 26, 1998 to Council of Europe party leaders in connection with candidacy of anti-gay candidate (Walter Schwimmer) for post of Secretary-General |
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CANADA / SOUTH AFRICA: Case of Dr. Aubrey Levin (Professor of Psychiatry, University of Calgary) in connection with illegal and coerced treatment of homosexual members of the South African Defense Force while resident in and serving in the military of that country; alleged unlawful entry into Canada and obtaining of landed immigrant status; alleged unlawful obtaining of medical license in the Province of Alberta; alleged crimes against humanity while servicing in the South African Defense Force Medical Corps |
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UNITED STATES: Letter of appeal dated August 28, 2000 in connection with conduct of New Jersey (USA) Superior Court Judge Anthony Iuliani in denying 'change of name' petition by partners in lesbian couple |
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA: Complaint dated Septyember 26, 1997 to UNESCO Committee on Conventions and Recommendation concerning government censorship of Korean Gay & Lesbian Film Festival & the University of Yonsei |
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UNITED STATES: Commonweal Magazine: A Journal of Liberal Catholic Opinion, article dated October 6, 2000 (Editorial Section: "Et Cetera") |
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CANADA: Inquiry relating to circulation of rumor relating to the 'murder' of male heterosexual David Alexander Shaw in Edmonton, Alberta on January 5, 1999 by members of Queer Nation organization |
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ZIMBABWE: Correspondence relating to decision by Attorney General and Government of Zimbabwe not to prosecute attackers of Gay and Lesbian book display at Harare International Book Festival |
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UNITED KINGDOM: Correspondence relating to prosecution by United Kingdom government of seven homosexual men in Bolton (Manchester) Crown Court for activities not sanctioned when performed by heterosexuals |
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UNITED KINGDOM: Crown Prosecutor's reply to the Hirschfeld Centre relating to prosecution of the "Bolton 7" |
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WORLD: Correspondence relating to proclamation by UNESCO Executive Council of November 16th as "International Day of Tolerance" and UNESCO Declaration of Principles of Tolerance |
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The Magnus Hirschfeld Centre for Human Rights |
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GERMANY: Religious freedom at risk in Bavaria: Christian religious symbols forced upon secular school students |
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