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From the University of Toledo's student newspaper hBy Vincent D. Scebbi Published: Thursday, October 22, 2009 Homosexual, bisexual, lesbian and transgender Muslims choose to live their lives invisible from the world according to the founder of Al-Fatiha, an LGBT Muslim support group. Faisal Alam, founder of Al-Fatiha, gave a presentation about LGBT Muslims and

Lindsay Clinton Pallav Patankar (foreground) and Srinivas Satya prepare signs for the march. Full Story from the New York Times - August 12, 2009

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According to new APA guidelines, the therapist must make clear that homosexuality doesn't signal a mental or emotional disorder. The counselor must advise clients that gay men and women can lead happy and healthy lives, and emphasize that there is no evidence therapy can change sexual orientation. But if the client still believes that affirming his same-sex attractions would be sinful or

Wed Aug 5, 5:07 PM ET FILE - In a Wednesday, July 20, 2005 file photo, Alan Chambers, President of Exodus International, listens to question during an interview inside the Ridgecrest Conference Center, near Black Mountain, N.C. Chambers describes himself as someone who 'overcame unwanted same-sex attraction.' The American Psychological Association declared Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2009 that

If this email is not displaying properly, click here to view the online version in your browser. Unsubscribe. American Psychological Association Mental health professionals should avoid telling clients they can change their sexual orientation Today the American Psychological Association (APA) issued a report stating that there is insufficient evidence that

Hussam Abdullah, in his Baghdad tea shop, told his gay customers to go elsewhere because of threats from militant groups.From USA Today - July 29, 2009   Militias target some Iraqis for being gay By Paul Wiseman and Nadeem Majeed, USA TODAY BAGHDAD — The young man turns to the camera and pleads with his tormentors.   "I'm not a terrorist," he tells the Iraqi police who

From the International NewsState responsible for rights of eunuchs: CJ Updated at: 1730 PST, Tuesday, July 14, 2009 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the government to give financial assistance to eunuchs for adopting respectable profession, holding them a common citizen entitled to all civic rights in Pakistan.A bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammed Chaudhry heard the Khawja

From the International NewsSC directs govt to help eunuchs live with dignityWednesday, July 15, 2009By By our correspondentISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the government to provide financial support as well as protection to eunuchs so that they could lead a respectable life in society.A three-member bench of the Supreme Court, comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry,

Muslim women call for changeRasha ElassLast Updated: July 18. 2009 12:54PM UAE / July 18. 2009 8:54AM GMTKUALA LUMPUR // More than 200 female Muslim scholars and communityleaders from around the world have gathered in the Malaysian capitalthis weekend to launch an ambitious initiative to reinterpret Islamicteachings, in the hope of improving the lot of Muslim women around theworld.They will

Bronwyn Curran, Foreign CorrespondentJune 30. 2009 5:50PM GMT Bobby, 43, a Pakistani eunuch and president of the She Male Rights Association at her home in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Katherine Kiviat for The National RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN // After decades of ignominy and exploitation as painted dancers, singers and beggars, Pakistan's "

SC orders equal benefits for transvestites By Nasir Iqbal Wednesday, 15 Jul, 2009 | 09:00 AM PST |   Transvestites Roop and Shazia come out of the Supreme Court after the decision is taken in their favour in Islamabad. –Dawn ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ordered that transvestites, being equal

Historic Decision: Trikone Hails Pakistan Supreme Court's Verdict on Equal Benefits for Transgender Pakistanis For Immediate ReleaseJuly 15, 2009 For more information contact: Rakesh Modi, Co-Chair, rakesh@trikone.org, (510) 757-5726 Priti Narayanan, Co-Chair, priti@trikone.org   Islamabad, Pakistan – In an unprecedented decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan, led by Pakistani grassroots

No Man's Land Gay Iranian refugees are caught between persecution at home and alienation abroad. Out's exclusive expose. By Tim Murphy "In Iran, we don't have homosexuals, like in your country...we do not have this phenomenon. I don't know who's told you that we have it." -- Remarks by Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a speech at Columbia University, September

Olivia Arthur / Magnum for TIME  At the Mall Hala and her fiancé Mehat spend time together on Valentine's Day.Related Article.

Olivia Arthur / Magnum for TIME HorizonsLater this year, a council of Turkish scholars will publish a re-appraisal of some of Islam's most controversial practices. "There is one tradition which says ladies are religiously and rationally not complete and of lesser mind," says