Posts Tagged ‘ sexual rights ’

Export “Hope?” No, Thanks, America

Mar 21st, 2010 | By nadz | Category: Lead Story

It is clear that the battle for sexual freedom is taking place in every political and philosophical sphere around the world. Those of you who think that Islam is the only religion opposed to homosexuality are hugely mistaken. In fact, the most vehement opposition against sexual rights in the United Nations is the Christian right. I had the chance to witness just how powerful this movement is at the 54th Commission on the Status of Women that took place earlier this month in New York. Marking 15 years since the Beijing Platform, the meeting failed [...]



One Day One Struggle: Seminar on Sexuality in Lebanon

Nov 8th, 2009 | By joelle | Category: Featured Articles

Beirut-based LGBTQ groups Meem and Helem are holding on Monday, November 9, 2009 at the American University of Beirut (AUB) a seminar on sexuality entitled “One Day One Struggle”.
The event takes place between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM at AUB’s West Hall.
Heading the panel are experts and activists who will address the challenges facing sexual [...]



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