Lewin a champion for HIV research in face of spike
From her start in 1987 as an intern at Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital, Professor Sharon Lewin is now one the world’s foremost infectious diseases experts, and …
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Lebanese activists in unique situation
In February this year 50 Lebanese activists, some carrying rainbow flags, protested against the beating of two gay men by police in a central square …
Making gay life in Iceland richer
In January this year the president of Iceland, Ólafur Ragnar GrÃmsson, asked the Social Democrat Alliance to form Government with the Left-Green Movement, thereby ending …
Polish gay movement gains momentum
After losing his job because of discrimination, Warsaw-born Szymon Niemiec, 31, was inspired to become a gay activist. He became an organiser of Poland’s first …
Reforms sweeping Mexico
Monterrey-educated Juan, 28, is concerned that the broader Mexican society may not be ready for the current wave of equality reform sweeping his country. Passing …
Czechs go their own way
Prague-raised Zdenek, 26, believes the driving impetus behind the Czech Republic passing civil-union legislation was a desire that his country follows its own destiny and …
Cambodia’s blossoming scene
Phnom Penh-raised Long, 27, believes the blossoming gay scene in Cambodia’s capital is directly linked to the Government pursuing international investment in his country. The …
Where family comes first
Apia-born Pejay Clark, 30, describes a Samoan culture that not only accepts individuality but also embraces diversity. I am respected in Samoa, because I can …
Change of another kind coming?
Yale law graduate Scott Lopez, 38, said that the same-sex marriage referendum result in California has massive ramifications for gay rights in America. People take …
Out in the Mediterranean cold
Ankara-born, Ali (name substituted), 33, believes the core reason Turkish culture doesn’t understand or accept homosexuality is because there is no word for it in …