Category: CRIME

One Billion Rising protests planned for V-Day to end Violence against Women and Girls

February 12, 2013

V-Day -A Global call to action By Melanie Nathan, Feb 12, 2014. South Africa – On February 14, South Africa will be part of a global movement for change – ONE BILLION RISING, the largest day of action in the history of V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. Sonke … More One Billion Rising protests planned for V-Day to end Violence against Women and Girls

Third Ugandan Youth Worker Detained by Police for Interrogation

January 31, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, January 31, 2013. Recently we reported on the arrests of two youth human rights defenders from the LGBTI group, Youth on the Rock, who were arrested by police around New Years eve,  on accusations of homosexuality and recruiting people into homosexuality. Yesterday a third person who had been sought by the police … More Third Ugandan Youth Worker Detained by Police for Interrogation

South African Ministry of Justice probes Gay Cure Arts School

January 19, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, January, 19, 2013. The South African Justice Ministry has called on the Human Rights Commission to investigate claims of unfair discrimination at the Creare Training Centre in Bloemfontein. A week ago we reported that Creare Training Center’s prospectus claimed it could convert gay students into heterosexuals through “rehabilitation” and the discriminatory statements … More South African Ministry of Justice probes Gay Cure Arts School

March planned to hunt rapist Andile Ngocza wanted for ‘corrective’ rape of lesbian

January 19, 2013

Cape Town, South Africa  join the march to help catch brutal rapist By Melanie Nathan, January 19, 2013. In 2010 I broke the story of the brutal rape of a lesbian in Gugulethu, a Township near Cape Town, in an article that went viral around the world, causing outrage, “The Face of Corrective Rape.”  I … More March planned to hunt rapist Andile Ngocza wanted for ‘corrective’ rape of lesbian

Hate crime charges for anti-gay graffiti at UC Berkeley

January 17, 2013

Man charged with hate crime for anti-gay graffiti at UC Berkeley Doug Oakley of the  Oakland Tribune has reported that  Anthony Garcia, 23, of Huntington Park, Calif. was booked on a felony hate crime charge after UC Berkeley after officers spotted him spray painting anti-gay graffiti on campus buildings over the weekend, UC Berkeley police … More Hate crime charges for anti-gay graffiti at UC Berkeley

Anti-gay Pastor Scott Lively radio face off provides insight into lies

January 13, 2013

WBUR – Interveiw with Lively and Kaoma about Ugandan Gay Rights Group Lawsits against  Springfield Evangelist Scott Lively | See VIDEO where Lively calls for death of gays in Springfield outside his Coffee Shop. By Cathy Kristofferson, January 13, 2013. What’s my opinion of Scott Lively and his reign of persecution?  That’s easy.  Who better … More Anti-gay Pastor Scott Lively radio face off provides insight into lies

Oral Arguments Convey Accountability for Scott Lively’s Anti-Gay Mission

January 13, 2013

The analysis speech, action and jurisdiction; without this opportunity under the Alien Tort Act, Lively could have got off without rebuke; now he cannot escape that what he did exceeds the bounds of his religious freedoms By Melanie Nathan and Cathy Kristofferson, January 11, 2013. This past week, a most unusual Motion to Dismiss was … More Oral Arguments Convey Accountability for Scott Lively’s Anti-Gay Mission

South African Christian Arts Academy Claims it Can Cure Gays

January 13, 2013

A South African Christian arts academy in Bloemfontein may be breaking the law by advertising that it can “cure” homosexual students, and that if a homosexual refuses such, they can be expelled.  By Melanie Nathan, January 13, 2012. The Sunday Times reported that the Creare Training Centre’s prospectus claimed it could convert gay students into … More South African Christian Arts Academy Claims it Can Cure Gays

Hatemonger Scott Lively invited to debate Gay Rights at Prestigious Oxford Union

January 11, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, January 11, 2013. UPDATED: 1/18/2013  10.30 am PST.  Scott Lively GAY Hatemonger @OxfordUnion  was due to speak last night in a debate re ‘gay rights’, but an alleged error saw him given the date of the Israel debate on 31st January instead.    As Mr Lively had already arranged his travel around that … More Hatemonger Scott Lively invited to debate Gay Rights at Prestigious Oxford Union

Court overturns 5-year sentence for gay sex in Cameroon

January 7, 2013

Court overturns 5-year sentence for gay sex in Cameroon Posted on January 7, 2013 by Colin Stewart at 76 Crimes Two young men in Cameroon were found not guilty today, overturning their previous sentence to five years in prison for homosexuality. Stephane N. Koche, project manager for PAEMH (Project for the Support and Assistance of Sexual … More Court overturns 5-year sentence for gay sex in Cameroon

Large crowd of U.S. Gay Activists at MA Federal Court to Support Ugandan Gays against Pastor Scott Lively

January 7, 2013

Pepe Onziema Said  “I came to Springfield to face the devil.” (Meaning in the form of Scott Lively) By Melanie Nathan,  January 07, 2012. Today a large crowd of U.S. LGBTQI activists, holding signs outside the Hampden Federal Courthouse, Massachusetts, braved the early morning cold, to support Uganda’s LGBTI community in the first case of … More Large crowd of U.S. Gay Activists at MA Federal Court to Support Ugandan Gays against Pastor Scott Lively

Scott Lively is still persecuting Ugandan Gays

January 5, 2013

Scott Lively argument set for next week as persecution of gays escalates in Uganda By Melanie Nathan ,  JAN 05, 2012. When Scott Lively, the founder of Christian Evangelical group Abiding Truth Ministries journeyed to Uganda to incite the persecution of gays, he had no idea that his mission would lead to a lawsuit by … More Scott Lively is still persecuting Ugandan Gays

David Bahati lies about homosexuals recruiting kindergarten children

January 5, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, January 05, 2012. Lies can indeed be proved through impossibility.  I stumbled across this report in the Ugandan press, Red Pepper Tabloid, which I previously missed.  I am reporting it here because it is absolute evidence that the assertions made by David Bahati, which form the basis of his anti-gay legislation in … More David Bahati lies about homosexuals recruiting kindergarten children

Ugandan Court Dismisses Case against British Producer of Play Featuring Gay Character

January 2, 2013

By Melanie Nathan, January 02, 2013, 2:00 AM PST David Cecil the British play producer appeared in court today charged with ‘‘disobeying lawful orders’’ from the Uganda Media Council, which says he staged ‘‘The River and the Mountain’’ in Uganda’s capital last year despite orders to the contrary. All charges against the producer were dismissed. … More Ugandan Court Dismisses Case against British Producer of Play Featuring Gay Character

Ugandan LGBTI Youth Group Founder Arrested for Homosexuality

December 31, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, Dec 31, 2012. While many of us celebrate New Years Eve, our LGBTI family around the world suffer persecution and are unable to openly celebrate with their loved ones.  Reports are coming in from Uganda that one of the founders of LGBTI group Youth on Rock Foundation, (YRF)  was arrested by police … More Ugandan LGBTI Youth Group Founder Arrested for Homosexuality

Ugandan LGBT Organization SMUG Office Robbed and Vandalized during Xmas

December 28, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, Dec 28, 2012. SMUG, the LGBTI organization led by Frank Magishu, had its offices broken into and vandalized with almost all office property stolen during the Xmas holiday. It is unknown at this time if the motivation behind the attack was homophobic persecution.  However given the anti-gay climate in Uganda and the … More Ugandan LGBT Organization SMUG Office Robbed and Vandalized during Xmas

Kill the Gays Bahati implicated in possible murder of fellow MP

December 22, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, December 22, 2012. nathan@privatecourts.com Those of us who have kept a keen eye on Ugandan member of parliament David Bahati since 2009 when he first introduced the infamous Anti-Homosexuality Bill, otherwise known as the “Kill the Gays Bill” all believe that the man, David Bahati is quite capable of murder or that … More Kill the Gays Bahati implicated in possible murder of fellow MP

South African Court Fails to Deliver Justice in Carlton Centre Lesbian Attack

December 20, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, Dec 20, 2012. Today the Johannesburg Court handed down its judgment and sentence in  the Boniswa Mtshali case which has become known as the  Carlton Centre Case.  The accused was found guilty of physical assault with a motivation of  prejudice on the basis of sexual orientation of the women. After kissing her … More South African Court Fails to Deliver Justice in Carlton Centre Lesbian Attack

Sandy Hook Brings Families Out of the Mental Health Closet | I am Adam Lanza’s Sister

December 19, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, December 18, 2012. Since the Sandy Hook tragedy there has been a dramatic shift in the discussion about guns in America, with some remarkable statistics coming from the NRA, now showing that their membership favors stronger gun control, even though their operatives continue to lobby against. It took twenty dead seven year … More Sandy Hook Brings Families Out of the Mental Health Closet | I am Adam Lanza’s Sister

Clayton County Detectives Fail to respond to missing Lesbian Lisa Lawson’s Disappearance

December 4, 2012

SEE VIDEO Pleading with Authorities and  LGBT COMMUNITY TO RALLY TO FIND LISA LAWSON By Melanie Nathan, Dec 04, 2012. UPDATED 6. 41 AM DEC 5 2012: Chuntrey Equality Pheap REPORTS via facebook :- “IMPORTANT!!! FROM MICHELLE (Lisa’s Girlfriend): It is with the greatest level of sadness that I have to come to you all … More Clayton County Detectives Fail to respond to missing Lesbian Lisa Lawson’s Disappearance

VIDEO | Ugandan LGBT Activist Kasha Jacqueline Speaks about the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

December 4, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, Dec 04, 2012. A must watch video showing Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera a gay rights activist in Uganda, – the renowned LGBT activist explains how she wants to be free and how the Ugandan Kill the Gays BILL impacts everyone in Uganda. Kasha Jacqueline is the founder and executive director of an LGBT … More VIDEO | Ugandan LGBT Activist Kasha Jacqueline Speaks about the Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Uganda’s Parliamentary Process | How Easy to Pass The Anti-Homosexuality Bill

December 1, 2012

As of Dec 03, 2012, this is what is left of the process needed to pass The AHB By Melanie Nathan, December 01, 2012. The Anti-Homosexuality Bill is first on the Order Papers in Uganda’s Parliament and could proceed as early as Monday December 03, 2012.  How long the Bill, otherwise known as The Kill … More Uganda’s Parliamentary Process | How Easy to Pass The Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Targeting United States Senators complicit with Evangelicals in the export of hate to Uganda to Kill the Gays

November 26, 2012

By Melanie Nathan, November 26, 2012. Campaign against United States Senators Complicit with Evangelicals in the export of hate to Uganda to kill and imprison gays and lesbians. Americans who believe in the human right to freedom of sexuality, freedom of religion and the equal right to happiness must hold The Family and participating United … More Targeting United States Senators complicit with Evangelicals in the export of hate to Uganda to Kill the Gays

U.S. State Department concerned about Uganda’s Kill the Gays Bill and has yet to see removal of death penalty

November 26, 2012

Even if Death penalty will be removed we will always refer to it as “The Kill The Gays Bill” Since it was first introduced in 2009,  the U.S. Department of State has been keeping a keen eye on the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which is now back on the Order Papers for a reading this week … More U.S. State Department concerned about Uganda’s Kill the Gays Bill and has yet to see removal of death penalty

Ugandan President Museveni and Scott Lively Play Gay

November 24, 2012

DECLARING UGANDA A CHRISTIAN NATION IN PREPARATION FOR THE ANTI-GAY -KILL THE GAYS- BILL By Melanie Nathan, November 24, 2012. On October 9 Yoweri Museveni, the President of Uganda had a moment playing God. He declared Uganda cleansed of all its sins.  And now by a stroke of the despots pray all but one ill … More Ugandan President Museveni and Scott Lively Play Gay