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NY governor plans to ban “gay conversion” pg14 About LGBT Human Rights pg16
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U.S. Supreme Court Supports Rights of Gay Parent, Overturns Alabama Ruling
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he Supreme Court ruled Monday that Alabama’s top court went too far when it tried to upend a lesbian mother’s adoption of her partner’s children. The justices threw out a ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court in a dispute between two women whose long-term relationship ended bitterly. “I have been my children’s mother in every way for their whole lives. I thought that adopting them meant that we would be able to be together always,” the noncustodial parent known in court documents by the initials V.L. said in a statement issued by her attorney. “When the Alabama court said my adoption was invalid and I wasn’t their mother, I didn’t think I could go on. The Supreme Court has done what’s right for my family.” Before their breakup, one partner bore three children; the other formally adopted them in Georgia. The Alabama residents went to Georgia because they had been told Atlanta-area courts would be
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more receptive than judges in Alabama. The Georgia court granted the adoption in 2007. Alabama courts got involved when the birth mother tried to prevent her former partner from regular visits with the children. The two women had been together for about 16 years. The Alabama Supreme Court sided with the birth mother in refusing to recognize the other woman as a parent and declaring the adoption invalid under Georgia law. Alabama justices ruled that the Georgia adoption law didn’t allow a “non-spouse to adopt a child without first terminating the parental rights of the current parents.” In December, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily set aside the Alabama decision as the justices decided
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whether to hear the woman’s appeal. The issue was whether the actions of one state’s courts must be respected by another’s. On Monday, the justices said in an unsigned opinion that “the Alabama Supreme Court erred in refusing to grant that judgment full faith and credit.”
National Center for Lesbian Rights Family Law Director Cathy Sakimura, one of several attorneys who represented V.L., called the court’s decision a victory for thousands of families. “No adoptive parent or child should have to face the uncertainty and loss of being separated years after their adoption just because another
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state’s court disagrees with the law that was applied in their adoption,” she said. Judith Schaeffer, vice president of the Constitutional Accountability Center, said the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling reaffirms family’s rights and the Alabama court ignored the Constitution in the case. “In fact, the Alabama court’s ruling was so contrary to the Constitution that the Supreme Court did not even need briefing and oral argument to reverse it,” Schaeffer said in a statement. The case illustrated legal challenges facing gay and lesbian parents even after the Supreme Court issued a ruling last June that effectively legalized same-sex marriages nationwide.
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“Any attempt to deny legal rights to our families is reprehensible, and this ruling establishes that bias and discrimination cannot be allowed to undermine the bond between LGBT parents and their children,” Human Rights Campaign Legal Director Sarah Warbelow said in a statement, adding that the ruling sets a firm precedent for other courts. “These children have two parents, and should have the security that comes with legal recognition,” Warbelow said.
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NY governor plans to ban “gay conversion”
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he Democratic governor measure comes at a time when advocacy groups gay rights have made state by state campaign with mixed results to try a practice that has been repudiated by the major mental health is prohibited. Using his executive power in a state where legislative initiatives to ban therapy have stalled, Cuomo announced planned regulations that would prohibit insurance coverage for therapy to minors and prohibit mental health institutions under the jurisdiction of the Office of Mental Health state’s offered to minors. “Conversion therapy is a fundamentally flawed abhorrent practice” that punishes people “simply by being as it is,” Cuomo said in a statement. It is unclear how prevalent is the practice in New York. Cuomo’s office did not respond when requests for comment Saturday by The Associated Press; as neither they did a handful of mental health agencies in the state. A spokeswoman for Health Plan Association, a group of insurers, said he was not sure about the matter.
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The planned regulation quickly raised a questioning by the association: The insurance company would have to investigate whether any given mental health visit was for conversion therapy or if it is the responsibility of suppliers to certify that it was not? “That’s something we think needs to be clarified,” said spokeswoman Leslie Moran. Nationally, there are no firm figures on the extent of conversion therapy. But proponents and critics have said it is not unusual for les-
bian, gay, bisexual and transgender undergo some kind of program to change their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. The American Psychological Association and other mental health groups say that conversion therapy, sometimes called sexual reorientation therapy, is wrongly being gay as a mental illness and could make young people feel embarrassed, anxious and depressed. The government of President Barack Obama demanded last year that the practice was eliminated after the suicide of a teenager transgender left written mentioning a religious therapy.
USA.- New York takes steps to prevent therapists try to change the sexual orientation of young people, announced Saturday Governor Andrew Cuomo, joining several states that have taken action against what is known as “gay conversion therapy�.
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About LGBT Human Rights
e all have a sexual orientation and a gender identity, and this shared fact means that discrimination against members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community, based on sexual orientation and/ or gender identity, is an issue that transcends that community and affects all of us. Sexual orientation covers sexual desires, feelings, practices and identification. Sexual orientation can be towards people of the same or different sexes (samesex, heterosexual or bisexual orientation). Gender identity refers to the complex relationship between sex and gender, referring to a person’s experience of self expression in relation to social categories of masculinity or femininity (gender). A person’s subjectively felt gender identity may be at variance with their sex or physiological characteristics. Amnesty International believes that all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender iden-
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tity, should be able to enjoy their human rights. Although the Universal Declaration of Human Rights does not explicitly mention sexual orientation or gender identity, evolving conceptions of international human rights law include a broad interpretation to include the rights and the protection of the rights of LGBT people around the world. The Yogyakarta Principles on the Application of International Human Rights Law in Relation to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, developed in 2006 by a group of LGBT experts in Yogyarkarta, Indonesia in response to wellknown examples of abuse, provides a universal guide to applying international human rights law to violations experienced by lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender people to ensure the universal reach of human rights protections. However, across the globe, there remain many instances where
an individuals’ sexual orientation or gender identity can lead them to face execution, imprisonment, torture, violence or discrimination. The range of abuse is limitless and it contravenes the fundamental tenets of international human rights law. Human rights abuses based on sexual orientation or gender can include violation of the rights of the child; the infliction of torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment (Article 5); arbitrary detention on grounds of identity or beliefs (Article 9); the restriction of freedom of association (Article 20) and the denial of the basic rights of due process. In many countries, the refusal of governments to address violence committed against LGBT people creates a culture of impunity where such abuses can continue and escalate unmitigated. Often, such abuses are committed by the state authorities themselves, with or without legal sanction.
Issues Decriminalization People detained or imprisoned solely because of their homosexuality - including those individuals prosecuted for having sex in circumstances which would not be criminal for heterosexuals, or for their gender identity - are considered to be prisoners of conscience and Amnesty International calls for their immediate and unconditional release. Amnesty International calls for the decriminalization of homosexuality where such legislation remains, including a review of all legislation which could result in the discrimination, prosecution and punishment of people solely for their sexual orientation or gender identity. All such laws should be repealed or amended.
Amnesty International opposes discrimination in civil marriage laws on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity and calls on states to recognize families of choice, across borders where necessary. States should not discriminate against minority groups based on identity.
Marriage Equality The right of adults to enter into consensual marriage is enshrined in international human rights standards. Article 16, Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are en- Examples include: titled to equal rights as to marriage, • Execution by the state Denial of employment, housing or health services during marriage and at its dissolution. • Civil marriage between individuals of the same-sex is therefore an issue in which fundamental human rights are at stake. Amnesty International believes that the denial of equal civil recognition of same-sex relationships prevents many people from accessing a range of other rights, such as rights to housing and social security, and stigmatizes those relationships in ways that can fuel discrimination and other human rights abuses against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Loss of custody of children Denial of asylum Rape and otherwise torture in detention Threats for campaigning for LGBT human rights Regular subjection to verbal abuse
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10 frequent questions about homosexuality 1. WHAT IS SEXUAL ORIENTATION? Sexual orientation is permanent emotional attraction to another person, whether loving, sexual or emotional. It may be homosexual, bisexual or heterosexual character. It differs from other aspects of sexuality: -at biological sex (ie, the fact of being male or female) -a gender identity (ie, the awareness of being male or female) -at social gender role (ie, acceptance and compliance with cultural norms for feminine and masculine behavior). -a sexual behavior because people may or may not express their sexual orientation in their behaviors. Sexual orientation is integrated into a continuum that ranges from exclusive homosexuality to exclusive heterosexuality and includes various intermediate forms. Bisexual people may experience love, both sexual and emotional attraction to people of their own sex and the opposite. People of homosexual orientation are called “gay”, both men and women, or “lesbian” when it comes to women only.
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2. WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION OF A PERSON? There are numerous theories about the origin of the sexual orientation of a person. At present, most scientists agree that sexual orientation would result from the complex interaction of various types of factors: environmental, psycho-cognitive and biological. It is important to understand and admit that, at least as far as is known today, there are many reasons to explain the sexual orientation of a person and that these reasons would be different for different people. The sexual orientation of most people is shaped at an early age. 3. THE OPTION IS A SEXUAL ORIENTATION? No. Humans can not choose between homosexuality, bisexuality or heterosexuality. In most people, sexual orientation breaks in early adolescence without any general or necessarily any prior sexual experience. Although we can choose to act or not according to our emotions, and psychology professionals believe that the fundamental unsustainable sexual orientation is a deliberate choice that may be modified voluntarily.
4. THERAPY CAN CHANGE THE SEXUAL ORIENTATION? No. Despite the fact that many gay or bisexual people have successful and happy lives, some homosexual or bisexual people seeking to change their sexual orientation through therapy. They are pressed, often by family or religious groups. The reality is that homosexuality is not a disease and therefore does not require treatment. Not all gay, lesbian or bisexual people who use mental health professional want to change their sexual orientation. These people might be requiring psychological support for the process of taking their own different sexual orientation and also to eventually seek strategies to deal with prejudice. Homosexuality itself is not the problem, but will eventually create problems people social prejudices. It is very different. But most of the time, gay, lesbian or bisexual therapy resort to the same issues as heterosexual people.
5. WHAT ARE THE CALL CONVERSION THERAPIES? Some therapists who apply the so-called conversion therapy report that they were able to change their sexual orientation from homosexual to heterosexual patients. However, scrutiny of these reports shows aspects that make dubious their claims. For example, these claims come from organizations with an ideological perspective which condemns homosexuality and also are insufficiently documented. Neither the outcome of treatment is followed and informed during the course of its application as would be the standard to test the value of any mental health intervention. The American Psychology Association expressed concern about such therapies and the damage they inflict their patients. In 1997, the Executive Council of the Association adopted resolution reaffirming psychology’s opposition to the proposals and homophobic attitudes in treatment; and also it explained clearly the patient’s right to fair treatment and self-determination. Any person resorting to psychological therapy to develop the emerging issues of sexual orientation has a right to expect that such therapy will take place in a professional neutral environment preserved of all social prejudice.
6. IS HOMOSEXUALITY A MENTAL ILLNESS OR EMOTIONAL PROBLEMI? Any. Professionals psychology and psychiatry agree that homosexuality is not an illness, mental disorder or emotional problem. More than thirty-five years of strict objective and scientific research show and demonstrate that homosexuality in itself is not associated with mental or social and emotional problems. Homosexuality was considered a mental illness because the mental health professionals and social welfare had partial information. At that time, research on gay, lesbian and bisexual included, only, those who were in therapy, parcializando conclusions. But when the researchers examined data on people who were not in therapy, they were quickly veracity lacking the idea that homosexuality was a mental illness. In 1973, the American Psychiatric Association reaffirmed the value of a properly designed research thus erasing homosexuality from the list of mental and emotional conditions of the official manual. Two years later, the American Psychological Association passed a resolution supporting the decision. For over twenty-five years, both associations have urged and mental health professionals to collaborate in the rejection of the stigma of an alleged mental illness that some people still associate with homosexual or bisexual orientation.
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7. CAN BE GOOD MOTHERS AND GOOD PARENTS? Yes Comparative studies of girls and educated and educated by mothers and heterosexual or homosexual parents found no differences in the development of the four areas of critical children. Intelligence, psychological balance, social adaptation and popularity with friendly people. It is important to point out also that the sexual orientation of the mother or the father does not impose daughters or sons. Another myth about homosexuality is the mistaken belief that gay men tend to sexually abuse children. There is no evidence that homosexuals are more inclined than heterosexual sexual abuse of children. 8. WHY PEOPLE LES-BI-GAY MAKE PUBLIC YOUR SEXUAL ORIENTATION? Because sharing that aspect of themselves (as) with other people care and help your mental and emotional health. In fact, the process of identity development and revelation of the sexual orientation of lesbian, gay and bisexual people, the fact assumed and make themselves known, coming out of the closet in English, it is closely linked to psychological balance . The more positive the identity of the gay, lesbian or bisexual person, the better their mental health and increased self-esteem.
9. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO REVEAL THE PROCESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION? For some gay and bisexual people the process of revealing their sexual orientation is difficult, for others not. Often lesbian, gay and bisexual people feel fear or feel different and alone when they realize that their sexual orientation is different from what is normal for the community. This is especially true for people who realize their lesbian, gay or bisexual orientation in childhood or adolescence, which is common. And depending on their families or the type of society in which they live, they might have to fight against prejudice and misinformation about homosexuality. During childhood and adolescence, people would be particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of prejudice and stereotypes. Also they would fear rejection from family, personal friendships and labor and religious institutions. Some gay people have to worry about losing their jobs or harassment in the school, if known their sexual orientation. Unfortunately, gay and bisexual people are at greater risk of attack than people heterosexuals. Research done in the state of California, in the mid-1990s, showed that almost a fifth of lesbians and more than a quarter of gay of the sample, had been treacherously attacked because of their sexual orientation. In another study in the same state of California, about 500 young adults, half admitted they had suffered some form of anti-gay aggression from verbal abuse to physical violence.
10. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO OVERCOME prejudice and discrimination experienced by people-BI-GAY? Research shows that people who have more positive attitudes toward homosexuals and bisexuals are those who admit they know someone who is gay friend or coworker. For that reason, psychology professionals believe that negative attitudes toward homosexuals and bisexuals as a group are lacking prejudices based on actual experiences because they are based on stereotypes. A new general education about sexual orientation and homosexuality tend to dispel prejudice against homosexuals. Accurate information about homosexuality is doubly important for young people who are discovering and seeking to understand their sexuality, whether homosexual, bisexual or heterosexual. Fears that such information causes an increase in the homosexual population, have no validity. Information about homosexuality does not make one a homosexual or heterosexual. In addition, protection from violence and discrimination to a minority is very important in itself. Any minority. Therefore, some states include aggression against people because of their sexual orientation as crimes with premeditation. Many states in the United States and Europe, increasingly, have laws prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation.
15 Professional Athletes You Had No Idea Were Gay 1. Megan Rapinoe – Soccer Megan Rapinoe is probably the most famous female soccer player in the world. She was on the U.S. Women’s National Team is now on the Seattle Reign Football Club, playing as a midfielder.
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2. Orlando Cruz – Boxing The World Boxing Organization gives Orlando Cruz the number one ranking in the world for featherweight class. He boxed in the 2000 Olympics for his home country of Puerto Rico.
3. John Amaechi – Basketball John Amaechi played at Penn State and when he was in the NBA he played for Cleveland, Orlando, and Utah.
4.Kwame Harris – Football Kwame Harris was the first round draft pick for the San Francisco 49ers in 2003 at 6’7” and 322 lbs. He played six seasons in the NFL
5. Brittney Griner – Basketball Brittney Griner was the number one pick for the Phoenix Mercury team of the WNBA. She signed a major endorsement deal with Nike in April 2013.
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6. Jason Collins – Basketball Jason Collins played as center for six NBA teams over the course of his twelve-year basketball career. He was the first active NBA player to announce he is gay.
7. Esera Tuaolo – Football Esera Tuaolo played for Atlanta, Carolina, Green Bay, Jacksonville, and Minnesota as a NFL defensive tackle. He announced he is gay after he retired from football, being the third NFL player to do so after Roy Simmons in 1992, and Dave Kopay who was the first in 1975.
8. Amelie Mauresmo – Tennis Amelie Mauresmo ranked as the number one female tennis player in the world. She won both Wimbledon and the Australian Open in 2006, making her a two-time grand slam champion.
9. Darren Young – Wrestling Darren Young was the first professional WWE superstar to admit publicly he is gay.
10. Glenn Burke – Baseball During the 1970s, Glen Burke played center fieled for the Oakland A’s and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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11. Emile Griffith – Boxing Emile Griffith is a five-time world champion boxer. During his career he had three-hundred thirty-nine title fight rounds, which sets the record in boxing history. He is recognized in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
12. Greg Louganis – Olympic Diver He was the first man in fifty-six years to win two gold medals in diving at the 1984 Olympics held in Los Angeles
13. Will Sheridan – Basketball Will Sheridan played as a starter for four years on the college team of the Villanova Wildcats. He is 6 ft. 8 in. and he played as a forward.
15. Kerry Rhodes – Football Kerry Rhodes has an eight-year career as a defensive back and is now a NFL free agent.
14. Robbie Rogers – Soccer Robbie Rodgers is a rising star of the MLS, currently playing for the LA Galaxy Club.
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