Malawi has passed a very recent bill criminalising sexual intercourse between consenting women, and thus added to complete oppression of its LGBTIA citizens. Stand with us and have something to say about it!

FYI:

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Statement:

President Bingu Wa Mutharika, we call upon you to answer for your infringements upon the safety, security and freedom of your citizens. Hate crimes against LGBTIA people clearly do not constitute a matter that is of importance to you – a very worrying attitude for Us to accept quietly. Surely you cannot stand by and admire other countries in Africa like Uganda, where LGBTIA individuals have been forced to go into hiding? Remember Us. We are your teachers, your doctors, your funders, your children – wanting a future with hope. We will not be silenced, and we will not back down.  

We, South African LGBTIA Youth and Champions, cannot stand by as Malawi’s President Mutharika encourages further hate in our continent. We refuse to commit to acceptance or apathy in the face of a crime against Human-Rights, and demand that President Mutharika answer for his actions. Gay rights are Human-Rights. You have miserably attempted to deny this, but at some point you must realise that truth cannot ever be silenced. 

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In Solidarity

Ms White

Secretary, PR Officer and Web mistress 

UPDATE 12 Feb 2011 - Thank you for 30 signatures! Please keep forwarding, and keep that number rising, strength in numbers!

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