Africa’s Hyprocrisy on Human Rights, Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity

Submitted by Eva.Ramokobala on Tue, 13/01/2009 - 14:15

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Pamzuka News

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http://pambazuka.org/

Author:

Lawrence M. Mute

Published Date:

2009

Abstract:

On the 18th of December, 2008, a Statement on Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity with the backing of 66 states including six African countries, was read at the General Assembly. The statement reaffirmed "the principle of the universality of human rights amongst other things. But a counter-statement arguing against the statement supported by 60 states including a multitude of African countries.

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