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Articles by Adrian Coman
Malaysia’s punishment of lesbian couple highlights OIC rejection of LGBTQ rights
Malaysia’s recent caning of a homosexual couple reflects a larger problem with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) continued support for discriminatory practices that endanger the lives of thousands and violate international human rights norms. Photo: EFE/EPA Malaysia’s recent corporal punishment of two gay women is emblematic of a larger problem: the enabling role of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Identidades en la mira: la censura del contenido LGBTQ en Internet alrededor del mundo
Una empresa canadiense permite que su software se utilice a nivel mundial para censurar el acceso a la información sobre temas LGBTQ, en violación de las normas internacionales. Foto: Land Rover Mene/Wikimedia Si usted se encuentra en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos (EAU) y quiere acceder al sitio web de GLAAD o la Human Rights Campaign, es posible que no tenga suerte: en lugar de llegar a los sitios web de estas dos organizaciones de defensa LGBTQ, se le notificará que están bloqueadas.
Using the UN to advance LGBT rights in China
China’s engagement in UN human rights reviews provides real opportunities to advance protection for LGBT rights, although advocates in China face many obstacles. Photo: EFE/EPA How Hwee Young As China approaches the third, quadrennial review of its human rights record by the United Nations (known as the ‘Universal Periodic Review’ (UPR)), there is increasing international attention on the dire human rights situation in the country.
Litigating rights under occupation
Israeli occupation is the root cause of Palestinian suffering. Litigation won’t change that, but it has nevertheless proven a successful tactic to defend Palestinian rights.
Landmark case from Romania expands possibilities for LGBT rights
A landmark case on same-sex marriage in Romania could expand the possibilities for LGBT rights in the region. Photo: Wikimedia/Ronline-commonswiki Romania currently ranks 35 of the 49 countries in Europe assessed by ILGA Europe on their LGBT equality laws and policies. While Romania adopted anti-discrimination legislation in 2000 and decriminalized same-sex consenting relationships in 2001, the Parliament then amended the civil code to rule-out same-sex marriage and civil partnerships in 2008.
Landmark case from Romania expands possibilities for LGBT rights
A landmark case on same-sex marriage in Romania could expand the possibilities for LGBT rights in the region. Photo: Wikimedia/Ronline-commonswiki Romania currently ranks 35 of the 49 countries in Europe assessed by ILGA Europe on their LGBT equality laws and policies. While Romania adopted anti-discrimination legislation in 2000 and decriminalized same-sex consenting relationships in 2001, the Parliament then amended the civil code to rule-out same-sex marriage and civil partnerships in 2008.
Un caso histórico en Rumania amplía las posibilidades para los derechos LGBT
Foto: Wikimedia/Ronline-commonswiki Actualmente, Rumania está en el lugar 35 de 49 países europeos evaluados por ILGA Europa en función de sus políticas y leyes de igualdad para la comunidad LGBT. Aunque Rumania adoptó leyes antidiscriminatorias en el año 2000 y despenalizó las relaciones con consentimiento entre personas del mismo sexo en 2001, el Parlamento modificó el código civil para descartar el matrimonio y las uniones civiles entre personas del mismo sexo en 2008.
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