Sexuality

Saudi Arabia: Protest against the death penalty for homosexual conduct

On January 1, 2002, 'Ali bin Hittan bin Sa'id, Muhammad bin Suleyman bin Muhammad and Muhammad bin Khalil bin 'Abdullah, all Saudi Arabian nationals, were executed in Abha, Asir province, possibly solely for their sexual orientation.

Egypt: One step forward towards justice, two steps back

More convictions for homosexual conduct in Egypt as jailed teenager is freed.

India: Sodomy, obscenity charges formally filed in trial of 'Lucknow Four'

Call for letters of protest renewed.

India: Sodomy and obscenity charges formally filed in trial of 'Lucknow Four'

Following their release on bail in August 2001, the HIV/AIDS prevention workers now face charges from the Lucknow police.

India: Sodomy and obscenity charges formally filed in trial of 'Lucknow Four'

Egypt: Trial of 52 men jailed because of their alleged sexual orientation continues

Egyptian defendant accused of terrorist link.

India: Sodomy and obscenity charges formally filed in trial of 'Lucknow Four'

Turkey: Virginity examinations

Cancel the code of conduct which permits virginity examinations.

Turkey: Virginity examinations

India: Sodomy and obscenity charges formally filed in trial of 'Lucknow Four'

On July 7, 2001, police in Lucknow raided the offices of Bharosa Trust and the Naz Foundation, seizing HIV/AIDS prevention material, including educational brochures, videos, and condoms. The Senior Superintendent of Police concluded that both agencies were running "gay clubs" and spreading gay culture throughout Lucknow.