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U.S. Seeks to Expand Investment in Senegal While Harsh Anti LGBTQI Conditions Ignored

November 3, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, Nov 03, 2024, In announcing U.S State Department’s Assistant Secretary Molly Phee’s Travel to the Arts festival, Dakar Biennale, in Senegal, and in seeking to expand U.S. investment, it is difficult to look away from Senegal’s glaring human rights infractions that serve to license and foster violence against LGBTQI+ people, by state … More U.S. Seeks to Expand Investment in Senegal While Harsh Anti LGBTQI Conditions Ignored

COURAGE BY MAN MARCHING THE STREETS OF GHANA AGAINST ANTI LGBT LAW

April 18, 2024

By Melanie Nathan, April 18, 2024 A Ghanaian man marched in the streets of Ghana, flanked by a police officer, in a powerful courageous one-man protest against one of the harshest anti-LGBTQI laws on the planet, let alone the African continent. The man, reportedly Mr. Texas Kadir Moro took a stand against the new legislation … More COURAGE BY MAN MARCHING THE STREETS OF GHANA AGAINST ANTI LGBT LAW

Mariam Hotel in Ghana Letter of Firing evidences further anti LGBTQI+ dangers

December 10, 2023

If you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans, Mariam Hotels thinks your behavior is animalistic – be aware of travel advisories in Ghana and Africa in general. by Melanie Nathan, December 10, 2023 As Ghana gears for the new anti-LGBTQI+ law, with amendments currently being debated in Parliament, people are on heightened alert and AHRC … More Mariam Hotel in Ghana Letter of Firing evidences further anti LGBTQI+ dangers

BBC Report on Ugandan LGBT Refugees in Kenya Speaks to Regret

November 10, 2015

While Failing to Note that the Choices are Few to None! By Melanie Nathan, November 09, 2015. Here is a BBC TV report for which I provided consultation.  I have posted the BBC transcript report here.  The TV version with pictures can be seen on the BBC website. The report  while providing crucial exposure, leaves … More BBC Report on Ugandan LGBT Refugees in Kenya Speaks to Regret

NPR Talks About Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill Impacting Asylum to the U.S.A.

February 26, 2014

‘A Lot Of People Are In Panic Mode’ By NPR, February 26, 2014. Today this report appeared on NPR Radio. “But winning asylum in the United States is no easy feat. Granted, the U.S. has recognized LGBT status as grounds for asylum since 1994, but the government keeps no records on how many claims it … More NPR Talks About Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill Impacting Asylum to the U.S.A.

HRC Turns a Corner – New Youth Study Highlights Struggles of LGBT Youth

June 8, 2012

And shows the Importance of Full Equality and  a Welcome to Chad Griffin By Melanie Nathan, June 08, 2012. The Joe Solmonese reign at HRC hailed what many termed an elitist era at the Human Rights Campaign. But still the organization carried the hope of the T shirt button buying masses.  While personifying the status … More HRC Turns a Corner – New Youth Study Highlights Struggles of LGBT Youth

Senator Patrick Leahy Announces DOMA Repeal Hearing

July 12, 2011

July 12, 2011, by Melanie Nathan, Today, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced a hearing on the Respect for Marriage Act, the bill that would overturn DOMA, scheduled for Wednesday July 20th. The hearing will be the first time Congress has heard testimony on legislation that would end federal marriage … More Senator Patrick Leahy Announces DOMA Repeal Hearing