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Tag: lgbti rights

Orlando shooting is the latest chapter in the global fight for LGBT rights

Published June 16, 2016January 5, 2017 by Dr Paula Gerber in Discrimination, Freedom from discrimination, Right to life, Same sex rights, United States
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A plebiscite on same-sex marriage would be inconsistent with children’s rights

Published September 14, 2015March 23, 2016 by Dr Paula Gerber in Same sex rights
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Out of the frying pan and into the fire: the plight of LGBTI refugees

Published June 29, 2015June 29, 2015 by Dr Paula Gerber in Asylum, Freedom from discrimination, Refugees, Same sex rights
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How to educate our future lawyers about LGBTI rights

Published April 10, 2015April 10, 2015 by Dr Paula Gerber in Same sex rights
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Expunging convictions for gay sex: an old wrong is finally righted

Published October 17, 2014October 17, 2014 by Dr Paula Gerber in Australia, Australian Law, Criminal law, Discrimination
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Commonwealth Games: is it time to stop playing?

Published July 22, 2014 by Dr Paula Gerber in Australia, Discrimination, Freedom from discrimination, Ian Thorpe, Same sex rights, Scotland, Sport
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Ian Thorpe came out, but not in Australia – a wise decision

Published July 14, 2014July 14, 2014 by Dr Paula Gerber in Australia, Discrimination, Discrimination law, Ian Thorpe, Same sex rights, Sport, United Kingdom
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As region’s homophobia turns deadly, let’s stand up for rights

Published June 3, 2014 by Dr Paula Gerber in Brunei, Discrimination, Same sex rights
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IDAHO Day Post: Why the Pacific islands are no gay paradise

Published May 16, 2014 by Dr Paula Gerber in Fiji, Freedom from discrimination, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
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