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ユーチューブとメタに「有害設計」認定 オンラインの安全確保に向け画期的な判決
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📰 Iraanse raketaanval in Israël is mogelijk oorlogsmisdrijf
https://nieuwsjunkies.nl/artikel/1AZG
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Amnesty International warns Fifa World Cup risks becoming ‘stage for repression’ https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/30/fifa-world-cup-amnesty-international-donald-trump-ice-human-rights #WorldCup2026 #WorldCup #AmnestyInternational #Fifa #Football #FootballPolitics #Sport #UsSports #IceUsImmigrationAndCustomsEnforcement #UsNews #WorldNews
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Lees tip -> FIFA en gastlanden WK 2026 moeten mensenrechtenrisico’s voorkomen | Amnesty waarschuwt voor ernstige schendingen van mensenrechten rond WK 2026 in de VS, Mexico en Canada | #WK2026 #immigratiebeleid #VerenigdeStaten #mensenrechten #FIFA #AmnestyInternational |
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Lees tip -> FIFA en gastlanden WK 2026 moeten mensenrechtenrisico’s voorkomen | Amnesty waarschuwt voor ernstige schendingen van mensenrechten rond WK 2026 in de VS, Mexico en Canada | #WK2026 #immigratiebeleid #VerenigdeStaten #mensenrechten #FIFA #AmnestyInternational |
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Amnesty International: Voetbalfans die afreizen naar het WK Voetbal in de VS lopen een verhoogd risico op een botte behandeling door immigratiebeambten, discriminatie en in het uiterste geval zelfs willekeurige arrestaties. Zeker fans met een #LHBTIQ+-achtergrond moeten extra waakzaam zijn.
'Wat een onzin', zegt voorzitter Theo Pouw. van supportersclub Oranje. 'Wij gaan gewoon een ontzettende leuke tijd tegemoet, zoals tijdens elk toernooi..' 🙀
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𝗔𝗺𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵𝘂𝘄𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗷 𝗪𝗞 𝘃𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹
Amnesty International waarschuwt dat het WK voetbal van 2026 "ernstige mensenrechtenrisico's" met zich meebrengt. Het toernooi vindt van 11 juni tot en met 19 juli plaats in de Verenigde Staten, Canada en Mexico. Het Nederlands elftal is een van de 48 deelnemers.
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Well attended vigil
Strong attendance at 121st vigil
March 2026
Around 36 attended the 121st vigil and it was pleasing to welcome some passers-by who stopped to join in. Nearly half the cars sounded their horns. The vigils started because of the horrific events on October 7th and the ensuing violence in Gaza. The violence continues and around 4 weeks ago, both Israel and the US have started a bombing campaign in Iran and very recently, Israel has started a ground and bombing campaign in Lebanon. In the past few days, the Houthis in Yemen have recommenced their campaign sending missiles towards Israel.
There has never been a sign of the local MP Mr John Glen at any of the vigils nor any mention of them in his weekly column afforded to him by the Salisbury Journal. Mr Glen has claimed in the paper to be a proud member of the Conservative Friends of Israel group. Another member of the Labour party version is the Trade Minister highlighted in our previous post (see link below).
Use of white phosphorus
The violence seems set to continue with civilian casualties mounting on all sides but mostly in Iran and Lebanon. A particularly troubling development last week was a report by Human Rights Watch producing evidence that Israel is using white phosphorus in southern Lebanon. White phosphorus is a chemical substance dispersed in artillery shells, bombs, and rockets which ignites when exposed to oxygen. It can set homes, agricultural areas, and other civilian objects on fire. Technically, it is not a chemical weapon.
Under international humanitarian law, the use of airburst white phosphorus is unlawfully indiscriminate in populated areas and does not meet the legal requirement to take all feasible precautions to avoid civilian harm. The effects on humans is fearful. Biology Insights report ‘direct contact with white phosphorus leads to severe and immediate localized damage, primarily through chemical and thermal injuries. White phosphorus ignites spontaneously when exposed to air, typically at temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 degrees Celsius. This ignition initiates a highly exothermic reaction, releasing significant heat and causing the substance to burn fiercely at temperatures between 800 and 2500 degrees Celsius. The burning continues until the phosphorus is consumed or deprived of oxygen.
‘The resulting burns are profoundly painful and can be full-thickness, extending through all layers of the skin. White phosphorus particles readily adhere to skin and clothing. Because the substance is highly lipid-soluble, it can penetrate deeply into underlying fatty tissues, muscles, and even bone. This deep penetration leads to extensive tissue necrosis [death of cells] at the point of contact‘.
Inhalation is also extremely painful and causes lung damage and possibly renal failure.
‘Beyond horrific‘
A 2023 Amnesty report described its use then as ‘beyond horrific’. The weapon also contaminates the ground and makes its future use problematic for agriculture. Since most villages in the area are dependent on agriculture it has profound economic effects as well.
Hastings protest by Jewish people
This short moving video taken by Hastings Jews for Justice is a protest against Israel’s planned execution law for Palestinians only. Palestinians in Israeli prisons are already tortured, abused, starved and raped. They will be hanged if this law is enacted. There is no appeal. They claim it is state-sanctioned murder. HJJ calls on all MPs to condemn this vile law. Please add your name to the HJJ letter here: https://forms.gle/gnEgkRs553z5Yi617 HJJ Website: https://www.hastingsjewsforjustice.org/ This Guardian article provides an update on the progress through the Knesset.
Previous posts:
- Well attended vigil
- Trade Minister a member of Friends of Israel
- Palantir and the threats to our rights
- Is a two state solution possible?
- Vigil No 120 attracts strong support
Photo: Peter Gloyns
#Hastings #HJJ #Iran #Jews #Lebanon #Salisbury #vigil #whitePhosphorus -
Well attended vigil
Strong attendance at 121st vigil
March 2026
Around 36 attended the 121st vigil and it was pleasing to welcome some passers-by who stopped to join in. Nearly half the cars sounded their horns. Here is a video of the vigil. The vigils started because of the horrific events on October 7th and the ensuing violence in Gaza where the death toll stands at 72,267. The violence continues and around 4 weeks ago, both Israel and the US have started a bombing campaign in Iran and very recently, Israel has started a ground and bombing campaign in Lebanon. In the past few days, the Houthis in Yemen have recommenced their campaign sending missiles towards Israel.
There has never been a sign of the local MP Mr John Glen at any of the vigils nor any mention of them in his weekly column afforded to him by the Salisbury Journal. Mr Glen has claimed in the paper to be a proud member of the Conservative Friends of Israel group. Another member of the Labour party version is the Trade Minister highlighted in our previous post (see link below).
Use of white phosphorus
The violence seems set to continue with civilian casualties mounting on all sides but mostly in Iran and Lebanon. A particularly troubling development last week was a report by Human Rights Watch producing evidence that Israel is using white phosphorus in southern Lebanon. White phosphorus is a chemical substance dispersed in artillery shells, bombs, and rockets which ignites when exposed to oxygen. It can set homes, agricultural areas, and other civilian objects on fire. Technically, it is not a chemical weapon.
Under international humanitarian law, the use of airburst white phosphorus is unlawfully indiscriminate in populated areas and does not meet the legal requirement to take all feasible precautions to avoid civilian harm. The effects on humans is fearful. Biology Insights report ‘direct contact with white phosphorus leads to severe and immediate localized damage, primarily through chemical and thermal injuries. White phosphorus ignites spontaneously when exposed to air, typically at temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 degrees Celsius. This ignition initiates a highly exothermic reaction, releasing significant heat and causing the substance to burn fiercely at temperatures between 800 and 2500 degrees Celsius. The burning continues until the phosphorus is consumed or deprived of oxygen.
‘The resulting burns are profoundly painful and can be full-thickness, extending through all layers of the skin. White phosphorus particles readily adhere to skin and clothing. Because the substance is highly lipid-soluble, it can penetrate deeply into underlying fatty tissues, muscles, and even bone. This deep penetration leads to extensive tissue necrosis [death of cells] at the point of contact‘.
Inhalation is also extremely painful and causes lung damage and possibly renal failure.
‘Beyond horrific‘
A 2023 Amnesty report described its use then as ‘beyond horrific’. The weapon also contaminates the ground and makes its future use problematic for agriculture. Since most villages in the area are dependent on agriculture it has profound economic effects as well.
Hastings protest by Jewish people
This short moving video taken by Hastings Jews for Justice is a protest against Israel’s planned execution law for Palestinians only. Palestinians in Israeli prisons are already tortured, abused, starved and raped. They will be hanged if this law is enacted. There is no appeal. They claim it is state-sanctioned murder. HJJ calls on all MPs to condemn this vile law. Please add your name to the HJJ letter here: https://forms.gle/gnEgkRs553z5Yi617 HJJ Website: https://www.hastingsjewsforjustice.org/ This Guardian article provides an update on the progress through the Knesset.
Previous posts:
- Well attended vigil
- Trade Minister a member of Friends of Israel
- Palantir and the threats to our rights
- Is a two state solution possible?
- Vigil No 120 attracts strong support
Photo & video: Peter Gloyns
#Hastings #HJJ #Iran #Jews #Lebanon #Salisbury #vigil #whitePhosphorus -
Well attended vigil
Strong attendance at 121st vigil
March 2026
Around 36 attended the 121st vigil and it was pleasing to welcome some passers-by who stopped to join in. Nearly half the cars sounded their horns. Here is a video of the vigil. The vigils started because of the horrific events on October 7th and the ensuing violence in Gaza where the death toll stands at 72,267. The violence continues and around 4 weeks ago, both Israel and the US have started a bombing campaign in Iran and very recently, Israel has started a ground and bombing campaign in Lebanon. In the past few days, the Houthis in Yemen have recommenced their campaign sending missiles towards Israel.
There has never been a sign of the local MP Mr John Glen at any of the vigils nor any mention of them in his weekly column afforded to him by the Salisbury Journal. Mr Glen has claimed in the paper to be a proud member of the Conservative Friends of Israel group. Another member of the Labour party version is the Trade Minister highlighted in our previous post (see link below).
Use of white phosphorus
The violence seems set to continue with civilian casualties mounting on all sides but mostly in Iran and Lebanon. A particularly troubling development last week was a report by Human Rights Watch producing evidence that Israel is using white phosphorus in southern Lebanon. White phosphorus is a chemical substance dispersed in artillery shells, bombs, and rockets which ignites when exposed to oxygen. It can set homes, agricultural areas, and other civilian objects on fire. Technically, it is not a chemical weapon.
Under international humanitarian law, the use of airburst white phosphorus is unlawfully indiscriminate in populated areas and does not meet the legal requirement to take all feasible precautions to avoid civilian harm. The effects on humans is fearful. Biology Insights report ‘direct contact with white phosphorus leads to severe and immediate localized damage, primarily through chemical and thermal injuries. White phosphorus ignites spontaneously when exposed to air, typically at temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 degrees Celsius. This ignition initiates a highly exothermic reaction, releasing significant heat and causing the substance to burn fiercely at temperatures between 800 and 2500 degrees Celsius. The burning continues until the phosphorus is consumed or deprived of oxygen.
‘The resulting burns are profoundly painful and can be full-thickness, extending through all layers of the skin. White phosphorus particles readily adhere to skin and clothing. Because the substance is highly lipid-soluble, it can penetrate deeply into underlying fatty tissues, muscles, and even bone. This deep penetration leads to extensive tissue necrosis [death of cells] at the point of contact‘.
Inhalation is also extremely painful and causes lung damage and possibly renal failure.
‘Beyond horrific‘
A 2023 Amnesty report described its use then as ‘beyond horrific’. The weapon also contaminates the ground and makes its future use problematic for agriculture. Since most villages in the area are dependent on agriculture it has profound economic effects as well.
Hastings protest by Jewish people
This short moving video taken by Hastings Jews for Justice is a protest against Israel’s planned execution law for Palestinians only. Palestinians in Israeli prisons are already tortured, abused, starved and raped. They will be hanged if this law is enacted. There is no appeal. They claim it is state-sanctioned murder. HJJ calls on all MPs to condemn this vile law. Please add your name to the HJJ letter here: https://forms.gle/gnEgkRs553z5Yi617 HJJ Website: https://www.hastingsjewsforjustice.org/ This Guardian article provides an update on the progress through the Knesset.
Previous posts:
- Well attended vigil
- Trade Minister a member of Friends of Israel
- Palantir and the threats to our rights
- Is a two state solution possible?
- Vigil No 120 attracts strong support
Photo & video: Peter Gloyns
#Hastings #HJJ #Iran #Jews #Lebanon #Salisbury #vigil #whitePhosphorus -
Well attended vigil
Strong attendance at 121st vigil
March 2026
Around 36 attended the 121st vigil and it was pleasing to welcome some passers-by who stopped to join in. Nearly half the cars sounded their horns. Here is a video of the vigil. The vigils started because of the horrific events on October 7th and the ensuing violence in Gaza where the death toll stands at 72,267. The violence continues and around 4 weeks ago, both Israel and the US have started a bombing campaign in Iran and very recently, Israel has started a ground and bombing campaign in Lebanon. In the past few days, the Houthis in Yemen have recommenced their campaign sending missiles towards Israel.
There has never been a sign of the local MP Mr John Glen at any of the vigils nor any mention of them in his weekly column afforded to him by the Salisbury Journal. Mr Glen has claimed in the paper to be a proud member of the Conservative Friends of Israel group. Another member of the Labour party version is the Trade Minister highlighted in our previous post (see link below).
Use of white phosphorus
The violence seems set to continue with civilian casualties mounting on all sides but mostly in Iran and Lebanon. A particularly troubling development last week was a report by Human Rights Watch producing evidence that Israel is using white phosphorus in southern Lebanon. White phosphorus is a chemical substance dispersed in artillery shells, bombs, and rockets which ignites when exposed to oxygen. It can set homes, agricultural areas, and other civilian objects on fire. Technically, it is not a chemical weapon.
Under international humanitarian law, the use of airburst white phosphorus is unlawfully indiscriminate in populated areas and does not meet the legal requirement to take all feasible precautions to avoid civilian harm. The effects on humans is fearful. Biology Insights report ‘direct contact with white phosphorus leads to severe and immediate localized damage, primarily through chemical and thermal injuries. White phosphorus ignites spontaneously when exposed to air, typically at temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 degrees Celsius. This ignition initiates a highly exothermic reaction, releasing significant heat and causing the substance to burn fiercely at temperatures between 800 and 2500 degrees Celsius. The burning continues until the phosphorus is consumed or deprived of oxygen.
‘The resulting burns are profoundly painful and can be full-thickness, extending through all layers of the skin. White phosphorus particles readily adhere to skin and clothing. Because the substance is highly lipid-soluble, it can penetrate deeply into underlying fatty tissues, muscles, and even bone. This deep penetration leads to extensive tissue necrosis [death of cells] at the point of contact‘.
Inhalation is also extremely painful and causes lung damage and possibly renal failure.
‘Beyond horrific‘
A 2023 Amnesty report described its use then as ‘beyond horrific’. The weapon also contaminates the ground and makes its future use problematic for agriculture. Since most villages in the area are dependent on agriculture it has profound economic effects as well.
Hastings protest by Jewish people
This short moving video taken by Hastings Jews for Justice is a protest against Israel’s planned execution law for Palestinians only. Palestinians in Israeli prisons are already tortured, abused, starved and raped. They will be hanged if this law is enacted. There is no appeal. They claim it is state-sanctioned murder. HJJ calls on all MPs to condemn this vile law. Please add your name to the HJJ letter here: https://forms.gle/gnEgkRs553z5Yi617 HJJ Website: https://www.hastingsjewsforjustice.org/ This Guardian article provides an update on the progress through the Knesset.
Previous posts:
- Well attended vigil
- Trade Minister a member of Friends of Israel
- Palantir and the threats to our rights
- Is a two state solution possible?
- Vigil No 120 attracts strong support
Photo & video: Peter Gloyns
#Hastings #HJJ #Iran #Jews #Lebanon #Salisbury #vigil #whitePhosphorus -
Well attended vigil
Strong attendance at 121st vigil
March 2026
Around 36 attended the 121st vigil and it was pleasing to welcome some passers-by who stopped to join in. Nearly half the cars sounded their horns. Here is a video of the vigil. The vigils started because of the horrific events on October 7th and the ensuing violence in Gaza where the death toll stands at 72,267. The violence continues and around 4 weeks ago, both Israel and the US have started a bombing campaign in Iran and very recently, Israel has started a ground and bombing campaign in Lebanon. In the past few days, the Houthis in Yemen have recommenced their campaign sending missiles towards Israel.
There has never been a sign of the local MP Mr John Glen at any of the vigils nor any mention of them in his weekly column afforded to him by the Salisbury Journal. Mr Glen has claimed in the paper to be a proud member of the Conservative Friends of Israel group. Another member of the Labour party version is the Trade Minister highlighted in our previous post (see link below).
Use of white phosphorus
The violence seems set to continue with civilian casualties mounting on all sides but mostly in Iran and Lebanon. A particularly troubling development last week was a report by Human Rights Watch producing evidence that Israel is using white phosphorus in southern Lebanon. White phosphorus is a chemical substance dispersed in artillery shells, bombs, and rockets which ignites when exposed to oxygen. It can set homes, agricultural areas, and other civilian objects on fire. Technically, it is not a chemical weapon.
Under international humanitarian law, the use of airburst white phosphorus is unlawfully indiscriminate in populated areas and does not meet the legal requirement to take all feasible precautions to avoid civilian harm. The effects on humans is fearful. Biology Insights report ‘direct contact with white phosphorus leads to severe and immediate localized damage, primarily through chemical and thermal injuries. White phosphorus ignites spontaneously when exposed to air, typically at temperatures ranging from 30 to 50 degrees Celsius. This ignition initiates a highly exothermic reaction, releasing significant heat and causing the substance to burn fiercely at temperatures between 800 and 2500 degrees Celsius. The burning continues until the phosphorus is consumed or deprived of oxygen.
‘The resulting burns are profoundly painful and can be full-thickness, extending through all layers of the skin. White phosphorus particles readily adhere to skin and clothing. Because the substance is highly lipid-soluble, it can penetrate deeply into underlying fatty tissues, muscles, and even bone. This deep penetration leads to extensive tissue necrosis [death of cells] at the point of contact‘.
Inhalation is also extremely painful and causes lung damage and possibly renal failure.
‘Beyond horrific‘
A 2023 Amnesty report described its use then as ‘beyond horrific’. The weapon also contaminates the ground and makes its future use problematic for agriculture. Since most villages in the area are dependent on agriculture it has profound economic effects as well.
Hastings protest by Jewish people
This short moving video taken by Hastings Jews for Justice is a protest against Israel’s planned execution law for Palestinians only. Palestinians in Israeli prisons are already tortured, abused, starved and raped. They will be hanged if this law is enacted. There is no appeal. They claim it is state-sanctioned murder. HJJ calls on all MPs to condemn this vile law. Please add your name to the HJJ letter here: https://forms.gle/gnEgkRs553z5Yi617 HJJ Website: https://www.hastingsjewsforjustice.org/ This Guardian article provides an update on the progress through the Knesset.
Previous posts:
- Well attended vigil
- Trade Minister a member of Friends of Israel
- Palantir and the threats to our rights
- Is a two state solution possible?
- Vigil No 120 attracts strong support
Photo & video: Peter Gloyns
#Hastings #HJJ #Iran #Jews #Lebanon #Salisbury #vigil #whitePhosphorus -
In #Chile will der neue Präsident José Antonio Kast Carabineros und Militärs begnadigen, die wegen der #Polizeigewalt bei den landesweiten Protesten 2019 verurteilt worden waren. Setz Dich dagegen ein! ✍️📧 #Straflosigkeit
https://www.amnesty.de/mitmachen/urgent-action/chile-keine-begnadigung-von-carabineros-und-militaers-2026-03-19 -
Amnesty International
Russie. La condamnation à quatre ans de prison d’une propriétaire de discothèque témoigne d’une aggravation de la répression contre les droits des LGBTI
https://mcinformactions.net/russie-la-condamnation-a-quatre-ans-de-prison-d-une-proprietaire-de-discotheque
#Russie #LGT+ #droits #repression -
メタ社の不適切投稿対応の遅れ 現実世界での暴力を助長するおそれ
https://www.amnesty.or.jp/news/2026/0326_10938.html -
メタ社の不適切投稿対応の遅れ 現実世界での暴力を助長するおそれ
https://www.amnesty.or.jp/news/2026/0326_10938.html -
メタ社の不適切投稿対応の遅れ 現実世界での暴力を助長するおそれ
https://www.amnesty.or.jp/news/2026/0326_10938.html -
メタ社の不適切投稿対応の遅れ 現実世界での暴力を助長するおそれ
https://www.amnesty.or.jp/news/2026/0326_10938.html -
Schlechte Nachrichten aus Lateinamerika: Mehrere Staaten haben in letzter Zeit „Anti-NGO-Gesetze“ verabschiedet, #Ecuador, #ElSalvador, #Nicaragua, #Paraguay, #Peru und #Venezuela.
#Meinungsfreiheit #Versammlungsfreiheit ⏩️ #ShrinkingSpaces
https://amnesty-chile-venezuela.de/2026/03/lateinamerika-mehrere-staaten-verschaerfen-vorgehen-gegen-zivilgesellschaft-durch-anti-ngo-gesetze/ -
Schlechte Nachrichten aus Lateinamerika: Mehrere Staaten haben in letzter Zeit „Anti-NGO-Gesetze“ verabschiedet, #Ecuador, #ElSalvador, #Nicaragua, #Paraguay, #Peru und #Venezuela.
#Meinungsfreiheit #Versammlungsfreiheit ⏩️ #ShrinkingSpaces
https://amnesty-chile-venezuela.de/2026/03/lateinamerika-mehrere-staaten-verschaerfen-vorgehen-gegen-zivilgesellschaft-durch-anti-ngo-gesetze/ -
Schlechte Nachrichten aus Lateinamerika: Mehrere Staaten haben in letzter Zeit „Anti-NGO-Gesetze“ verabschiedet, #Ecuador, #ElSalvador, #Nicaragua, #Paraguay, #Peru und #Venezuela.
#Meinungsfreiheit #Versammlungsfreiheit ⏩️ #ShrinkingSpaces
https://amnesty-chile-venezuela.de/2026/03/lateinamerika-mehrere-staaten-verschaerfen-vorgehen-gegen-zivilgesellschaft-durch-anti-ngo-gesetze/ -
Schlechte Nachrichten aus Lateinamerika: Mehrere Staaten haben in letzter Zeit „Anti-NGO-Gesetze“ verabschiedet, #Ecuador, #ElSalvador, #Nicaragua, #Paraguay, #Peru und #Venezuela.
#Meinungsfreiheit #Versammlungsfreiheit ⏩️ #ShrinkingSpaces
https://amnesty-chile-venezuela.de/2026/03/lateinamerika-mehrere-staaten-verschaerfen-vorgehen-gegen-zivilgesellschaft-durch-anti-ngo-gesetze/ -
Schlechte Nachrichten aus Lateinamerika: Mehrere Staaten haben in letzter Zeit „Anti-NGO-Gesetze“ verabschiedet, #Ecuador, #ElSalvador, #Nicaragua, #Paraguay, #Peru und #Venezuela.
#Meinungsfreiheit #Versammlungsfreiheit ⏩️ #ShrinkingSpaces
https://amnesty-chile-venezuela.de/2026/03/lateinamerika-mehrere-staaten-verschaerfen-vorgehen-gegen-zivilgesellschaft-durch-anti-ngo-gesetze/ -
Ungaria și-a modificat constituția astfel încât doar bărbatul și femeia sunt recunoscuți legal Persoanele transgender nu mai pot să își schimbe genul în niciun document oficial. 👉 https://c.aparatorul.md/e1oko 👈 #AmnestyInternational #Bărbatul #cărțiledeidentitate #Constituția #discriminare #documenteleoficiale #femeia #HumanRightsWatc #Legislaţie #Naștere #paşapoartele #recunoscuțilegal #redefineștegenullegal #schimbegenul #Ungaria
https://c.aparatorul.md/e1oko -
Gay rights in Malawi
Speaker at the Exeter conference on the problems of LGBTQ+ rights in Malawi
March 2026
We were delighted to hear first hand of the continuing problems being experienced by LGBTQ+ people in Malawi. Eric Sambisa (pictured), who is currently at the Dundee Human Rights Centre, gave a talk at the Exeter conference on these problems. Eric is the founder of Nyasa Rainbow Alliance and was the first to come out on TV as gay is his country in 2016. Currently, he is focusing on women’s rights.
He explained that section 153 of the country’s penal code prohibits sex between consenting adults, a provision which derives from the time when it was a colony of the British. Up until the ’60s such activity was illegal in the UK. To be open in this way in Malawi has its risks and individuals have suffered violence. The offices have been attacked and laptops and files taken.
He mentioned the case of Jana Gonani who was arrested and imprisoned in December 2021. Gonani, a 29-year-old Malawian trans woman, is currently serving an eight-year sentence at Chichiri men’s prison in Blantyre City for two counts of “false pretence” – for presenting as a woman – and one count of “unnatural offence” – both crimes under the country’s colonial era penal law. With help of the Rainbow Alliance, an appeal was mounted to the High Court.
There have been many attempts to change the law in Malawi, so far unsuccessfully. Sambisa was not expecting a change ‘any time soon’ he said. Unlike Uganda and Kenya, there are no attempts at a legislative change. Religious interests and pressure is quite strong. An interesting side note is that prior to becoming a colony, names in Malawi were not gendered.
‘Legal provisions are reinforced by social attitudes. A large proportion of Malawians oppose same-sex relationships. Religious and traditional leaders have been vocal in their opposition to LGBTQI+ rights, organising protests and reinforcing discriminatory attitudes. As a result, many LGBTQI+ people face significant challenges: they are often disowned by their families, lose their jobs or are evicted from their homes. The recent Constitutional Court decision to uphold the criminalisation of homosexuality will only exacerbate the situation, because many will interpret it to mean there’s no place for LGBTQI+ people in Malawi’ (Civicus.org). Sambisa pointed out it is the state which loses out by denying the rights of such people.
Picture: Salisbury Amnesty. This was one of the talks at the Exeter conference organised by the Exeter Amnesty group.
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- Gay rights in Malawi
- Amnesty conference in Exeter
- Talk by ex-Iranian prisoner in Romsey
- Minutes and Newsletter
- Middle East ‘forever’ wars
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Gay rights in Malawi
Speaker at the Exeter conference on the problems of LGBTQ+ rights in Malawi
March 2026
We were delighted to hear first hand of the continuing problems being experienced by LGBTQ+ people in Malawi. Eric Sambisa (pictured), who is currently at the Dundee Human Rights Centre, gave a talk at the Exeter conference on these problems. Eric is the founder of Nyasa Rainbow Alliance and was the first to come out on TV as gay is his country in 2016. Currently, he is focusing on women’s rights.
He explained that section 153 of the country’s penal code prohibits sex between consenting adults, a provision which derives from the time when it was a colony of the British. Up until the ’60s such activity was illegal in the UK. To be open in this way in Malawi has its risks and individuals have suffered violence. The offices have been attacked and laptops and files taken.
He mentioned the case of Jana Gonani who was arrested and imprisoned in December 2021. Gonani, a 29-year-old Malawian trans woman, is currently serving an eight-year sentence at Chichiri men’s prison in Blantyre City for two counts of “false pretence” – for presenting as a woman – and one count of “unnatural offence” – both crimes under the country’s colonial era penal law. With help of the Rainbow Alliance, an appeal was mounted to the High Court.
There have been many attempts to change the law in Malawi, so far unsuccessfully. Sambisa was not expecting a change ‘any time soon’ he said. Unlike Uganda and Kenya, there are no attempts at a legislative change. Religious interests and pressure is quite strong. An interesting side note is that prior to becoming a colony, names in Malawi were not gendered.
‘Legal provisions are reinforced by social attitudes. A large proportion of Malawians oppose same-sex relationships. Religious and traditional leaders have been vocal in their opposition to LGBTQI+ rights, organising protests and reinforcing discriminatory attitudes. As a result, many LGBTQI+ people face significant challenges: they are often disowned by their families, lose their jobs or are evicted from their homes. The recent Constitutional Court decision to uphold the criminalisation of homosexuality will only exacerbate the situation, because many will interpret it to mean there’s no place for LGBTQI+ people in Malawi’ (Civicus.org). Sambisa pointed out it is the state which loses out by denying the rights of such people.
Picture: Salisbury Amnesty. This was one of the talks at the Exeter conference organised by the Exeter Amnesty group.
Recent posts:
- Gay rights in Malawi
- Amnesty conference in Exeter
- Talk by ex-Iranian prisoner in Romsey
- Minutes and Newsletter
- Middle East ‘forever’ wars
Why not become a subscriber? It’s free.
#EricSambisa #JanaGonani #LGBTQ #Malawi #NyasaRainbowAlliance -
Gay rights in Malawi
Speaker at the Exeter conference on the problems of LGBTQ+ rights in Malawi
March 2026
We were delighted to hear first hand of the continuing problems being experienced by LGBTQ+ people in Malawi. Eric Sambisa (pictured), who is currently at the Dundee Human Rights Centre, gave a talk at the Exeter conference on these problems. Eric is the founder of Nyasa Rainbow Alliance and was the first to come out on TV as gay is his country in 2016. Currently, he is focusing on women’s rights.
He explained that section 153 of the country’s penal code prohibits sex between consenting adults, a provision which derives from the time when it was a colony of the British. Up until the ’60s such activity was illegal in the UK. To be open in this way in Malawi has its risks and individuals have suffered violence. The offices have been attacked and laptops and files taken.
He mentioned the case of Jana Gonani who was arrested and imprisoned in December 2021. Gonani, a 29-year-old Malawian trans woman, is currently serving an eight-year sentence at Chichiri men’s prison in Blantyre City for two counts of “false pretence” – for presenting as a woman – and one count of “unnatural offence” – both crimes under the country’s colonial era penal law. With help of the Rainbow Alliance, an appeal was mounted to the High Court.
There have been many attempts to change the law in Malawi, so far unsuccessfully. Sambisa was not expecting a change ‘any time soon’ he said. Unlike Uganda and Kenya, there are no attempts at a legislative change. Religious interests and pressure is quite strong. An interesting side note is that prior to becoming a colony, names in Malawi were not gendered.
‘Legal provisions are reinforced by social attitudes. A large proportion of Malawians oppose same-sex relationships. Religious and traditional leaders have been vocal in their opposition to LGBTQI+ rights, organising protests and reinforcing discriminatory attitudes. As a result, many LGBTQI+ people face significant challenges: they are often disowned by their families, lose their jobs or are evicted from their homes. The recent Constitutional Court decision to uphold the criminalisation of homosexuality will only exacerbate the situation, because many will interpret it to mean there’s no place for LGBTQI+ people in Malawi’ (Civicus.org). Sambisa pointed out it is the state which loses out by denying the rights of such people.
Picture: Salisbury Amnesty. This was one of the talks at the Exeter conference organised by the Exeter Amnesty group.
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Gay rights in Malawi
Speaker at the Exeter conference on the problems of LGBTQ+ rights in Malawi
March 2026
We were delighted to hear first hand of the continuing problems being experienced by LGBTQ+ people in Malawi. Eric Sambisa (pictured), who is currently at the Dundee Human Rights Centre, gave a talk at the Exeter conference on these problems. Eric is the founder of Nyasa Rainbow Alliance and was the first to come out on TV as gay is his country in 2016. Currently, he is focusing on women’s rights.
He explained that section 153 of the country’s penal code prohibits sex between consenting adults, a provision which derives from the time when it was a colony of the British. Up until the ’60s such activity was illegal in the UK. To be open in this way in Malawi has its risks and individuals have suffered violence. The offices have been attacked and laptops and files taken.
He mentioned the case of Jana Gonani who was arrested and imprisoned in December 2021. Gonani, a 29-year-old Malawian trans woman, is currently serving an eight-year sentence at Chichiri men’s prison in Blantyre City for two counts of “false pretence” – for presenting as a woman – and one count of “unnatural offence” – both crimes under the country’s colonial era penal law. With help of the Rainbow Alliance, an appeal was mounted to the High Court.
There have been many attempts to change the law in Malawi, so far unsuccessfully. Sambisa was not expecting a change ‘any time soon’ he said. Unlike Uganda and Kenya, there are no attempts at a legislative change. Religious interests and pressure is quite strong. An interesting side note is that prior to becoming a colony, names in Malawi were not gendered.
‘Legal provisions are reinforced by social attitudes. A large proportion of Malawians oppose same-sex relationships. Religious and traditional leaders have been vocal in their opposition to LGBTQI+ rights, organising protests and reinforcing discriminatory attitudes. As a result, many LGBTQI+ people face significant challenges: they are often disowned by their families, lose their jobs or are evicted from their homes. The recent Constitutional Court decision to uphold the criminalisation of homosexuality will only exacerbate the situation, because many will interpret it to mean there’s no place for LGBTQI+ people in Malawi’ (Civicus.org). Sambisa pointed out it is the state which loses out by denying the rights of such people.
Picture: Salisbury Amnesty. This was one of the talks at the Exeter conference organised by the Exeter Amnesty group.
Recent posts:
- Gay rights in Malawi
- Amnesty conference in Exeter
- Talk by ex-Iranian prisoner in Romsey
- Minutes and Newsletter
- Middle East ‘forever’ wars
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#EricSambisa #JanaGonani #LGBTQ #Malawi #NyasaRainbowAlliance