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A discussion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender (LGBT) rights as human rights examines articles of the International Convention on Civil & Political Rights that indicate all groups should be protected against discrimination. LGBT rights were most likely not intended to be included when human rights were first established since LGBT behavior was considered criminal at the time. Changes in thinking about LGBT rights are illustrated through rulings in various cases that came before European & American courts. Attention is given to the importance of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women that was ratified by most of the world's countries with the notable exception of the US. The wide range of religious attitudes towards LGBT rights & human rights includes acceptance of LGGBT rights as part of general human rights; support of human rights but not LGBT rights, & a refusal to accept human rights as relevant. The challenge to international rights posed by cultural relativism & religious extremism is discussed. References. J. Lindroth

Delivers an overview of the major political issues in the Australian Capital Territory, including bushfires, budgets, electoral reform, & the Gay, Lesbian, & Transgender Amendment Bill.

Discusses global human rights abuses against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, state and societal sanction of abuses, and recommendations for health professionals to advocate for and support LGBT people.

Chronicles the historical development & evolution of the lesbian & gay movement in Argentina, drawing on the political opportunity perspective to explain the movement's emergence & growth since the late 1960s-early 1970s. The creation of the radical Frente de Liberacion Homosexual (Homosexual Liberation Front) in 1971 is detailed, along with its dissolution in 1976, largely as a result of the violent persecution it endured at the hands of paramilitary forces & the military dictatorship. The emergence of other gay & lesbian activist groups in its wake is described, noting how they flourished with the redemocratization of the country. Focus is on the largest & oldest movement, the Comunidad Homosexual Argentina (Argentinian Homosexual Community [CHA]), which has assumed a more integrationist stance than its predecessor. The activities of the CHA & other contemporary gay activist groups are reviewed, highlighting the centrality of identity in their goals. Their sense of identity & incorporation of identity issues into their agendas also forms the basis for distinguishing among several different types of homosexual political organization, including assimilationist, civil-rights-based, & radical groups. The potential of such groups for transcending identity issues in pursuit of their political & social goals is considered. 23 References. K. Hyatt Stewart

Strousmas experiences as a lesbian woman in contemporary Israeli society & involvement with the grassroots organization Jerusalem Open House are examined. After discussing Strousmas familys reaction to her sexuality & the potential connections between military enlistment & same-sex sexuality, the sundry difficulties addressed by Jerusalem Open House are addressed, eg, promoting community building among lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, & transgender people of different age groups. Attention is subsequently directed toward discussing Strousmas religious conservatism, the problems engendered by the religious & sexual diversity of Israeli cosmopolitan society for producing social change, the involvement of Palestinians with Jerusalem Open House, & Strousmas future plans after receiving an advanced degree. In addition, a short explanation for why the Jerusalem Open House Board delayed the Jerusalem WorldPride events to August 2006 is provided. J. W. Parker