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Date Added to Site: 25th January 2006 |
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Short Summary
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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues in Development: a Study of Swedish Policy and Administration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in International Development Cooperation
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Samelius, L. and Wagberg, E. |
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November 2005 |
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Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) Health Division |
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Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)
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Short Summary
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Homosexual and transgender persons are often excluded from international sexual and reproductive health work. This report is based on a study of Swedish policy and administration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) issues in international development cooperation. It is the first report of its kind to be conducted by a governmental donor organisation. Definitions are provided of homosexual, bisexual, transgender, and intersex persons, as well as an explanation of how identities may differ between and within the North and South. An assessment of the life situations of LGBTI persons is given through case studies in South Africa, India and Moldova, and specific recommendations are outlined. A number of general recommendations are also made to Sida which emphasise the importance of recognising and respecting expressions of same-sex sexual relations and gender identities which differ from the West. Other general recommendations included: regard LGBT issues as an integral part of a gender equality and social equity agenda, and integrate intersex persons in the LGBT agenda.
Document Size: 530 KB
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| Complete Document |
 http://www.sida.se/shared/jsp/download.jsp?f=SIDA4948en_Sexual+Orientation+w...
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