Prostitution is illegal in Adelaide, but that doesn’t stop more than 1000 sex workers operating in secret in what is called the world’s oldest occupation.
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Selling sex in the city: Adelaide’s illegal prostitution industry
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LGBTI Indigenous Australians in remote communities lack visibility, inclusive services
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Star Observer, August 25, 2014
LGBTI Indigenous Australians living in remote areas face a lack of visibility and inclusive services, the Australian Human Rights Commission has heard.
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Trans* Surgeries Don’t Make the Man (or Woman)
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Huffington Post 08/21/2014 10:56 am EDT
There’s a certain amount of run-of-the-mill tact and respect for privacy that starts to vanish when someone comes out as trans*. I’m consistently surprised by the kinds of questions people ask me about my partner, and by the things they say to her or us.
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Charter of Ethical Practice (FGM)
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This Charter promotes a human rights approach for those working on the issue on FGM/C. It is intended to empower women and community members by providing a guide to practice that is underpinned by the human rights principles of participation, accountability, non-discrimination, respect, empowerment, self-determination and inclusion. This Charter has been developed by community women as part of...
HIV rates remain high for gay Australian men
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ABC Radio Thursday, July 17, 2014 08:18:00
Last year, Australians received a wakeup call on an alarming rise in the number of new HIV cases. But it seems those warnings weren’t enough to make a difference. The latest official snapshot shows HIV rates remain stubbornly at 20-year highs.
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Slipping through the cracks: Mental health awareness in the LGBTI community
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Star Observer, August 18, 2014
Mental health issues impact all sectors of society. While this touches everyone’s lives, LGBTI youth are disproportionately affected.
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