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Gay black pibor, south sudan
In their immediate intervention, GEPA South Sudan internally uses queer data (gender marker and sexuality) to ensure inclusivity in decision-making, programming and onward data for action. The Fight for Queer Black Liberation In expressing gratitude to supporters of Rainbow Railroad, Paul emphasizes the importance of their contributions.
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South Sudan declared a national emergency last week after , people fled from the floods, the United Nations said. Workers from charity Medicins Sans Frontieres are working to combat potential disease outbreaks in the town of Pibor, about km east of the capital Juba near the Ethiopian border, after rising waters destroyed homes and livestock.
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In , Salva Kiir Mayardit, who was already the president of South Sudan, spoke of a nation of equal rights, democracy and justice. However, he asserted that no gay people existed in South Sudan and if homosexuality was brought into the country it would be “condemned by everybody”.
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The United Nations Mission in South Sudan UNMISS urges Jonglei and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area GPAA authorities to redouble their efforts to reduce tensions among youth from both sides. This follows allegations of attempted cattle raids in Gumuruk and along the western bank of the Nanaam river on December 14, as well as persistent reports of youth mobilization.
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LGBTQ rights in South Sudan Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in South Sudan face legal and societal challenges not experienced by non- LGBTQ residents. Male same-sex sexual activity is illegal and carries a penalty of up to 10 years' imprisonment.
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Last week, the legislature in Uganda passed a law against homosexual acts , which will now carry punishments that include life sentences in prison. Until now, homosexual acts have been against the law in the country and could be punished with more than a decade of jail time, but this new law greatly increases the severity of punishment.
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On this World Refugee Day, it is important to remember LGBTQ refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan continue to suffer.
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Those details have yet to be confirmed. Fifty two fires were deliberately set in Hollywood and surrounding neighbourhoods last weekend causing three million dollars worth of damage.
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A twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention that showed % protection in cisgender women in one Phase 3 trial. Currently under FDA priority review for PrEP, with a decision expected by June 19,
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