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Cyber dialogue summary
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM ON GENDER VIOLENCE
Date: 5 December 2011
Theme: Violence against sexual minorities À“ lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender people
Facilitator: Shuvai Busuman Nyoni (GL Gender Justice and Governance Manager)
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“In Africa homophobia is the irrational fear or hatred of lesbians, gay men, bisexual and or transgendered people.”- Kenya
“It’s not homophobia, its culture!” À“ Namibia
” Our communities in particular Zimbabwe and others are still very conservative and homosexuality is still regarded as an abomination. People have not yet accepted it.”- Zimbabwe
“We have seen killings of LGBTI in Soweto. During the day it is safe but at night its a different story.”- South Africa
Question 1: How do you relate to people who are different in your community?
Question2: Are you aware of lesbians, gays, bisexual or transgendered people living in your community?
Question 3: Are gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered people safe from violence in your communities?
Question 4: What is meant by the term ‘corrective rape’ what is the problem with such a term?
Question 5: Are there any policies that protect the rights of gay people?
Quetsion 6: What do you think ought to be done to protect the right to safety and protection of LGBT people? Who should be responsible for protecting the rights of LGBT people in our communities?
Comment on English: Cyber dialogue summary for 5 December 2011, Violence against sexual minorities