Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Indonesia Grapples With Renewed Anti-LGBT Campaign

Indonesia Grapples With Renewed Anti-LGBT Campaign: "Being gay or lesbian has never been outlawed in Indonesia, except in the province of Aceh, where sharia, or Islamic law, has been implemented.

But recent controversies about gays and lesbians in Indonesia have been surfacing in the public and on social media. It was started by outrage over a counseling brochure distributed by a gay support group. 

Support Group and Resource Center of Sexualities Studies (SGRC), established at the University of Indonesia in 2014, says it aims to promote, educate and develop programs related to sexuality, reproduction and sexual orientation. SGRC has been criticized and accused by public officials as being pro gay rights. "



'via Blog this'

No comments:

Post a Comment

 
Think local. Act global. Learn more about the Peace Corps