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My country has rejected and mistreated me because I’m gay.
Dear Henry,
Being gay is definitely not bad or immoral, though many people in countries around the world may believe this to be true. Nigeria is not known for its gay-friendliness; in fact, both gay and lesbian same-sex encounters are illegal within the country, and offenses are punishable either by up ... Read more.
Transgendered People – Health of Human Rights in Canada
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal handed down an important decision in August 2001 that helps to clarify the rights of transsexuals. The complainant, Synthia Kavanagh, an inmate in a federal men's prison, alleged that the Correctional Service of Canada had discriminated against her on the basis of sex and disability by not accommodating her needs. [...]
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Équipe AlterHéros
Julie-Maude Beauchesne
François Paquette
Dee Gamme
Samuel A.
Marion Téjédor