Annual Report 2011
The state of the world's human rights

Historic Pride march in Moldova should be 'first of many'

The Moldovan authorities must ensure a Pride march in the capital Chisinau is followed up by other steps to combat homophobic discrimination, Amnesty International said. Read more »

El Salvador: Supreme Court toys with young mother's life

El Salvador’s Supreme Court has, once again, put off a ruling on whether or not to allow a severely ill pregnant woman to have an abortion. Read more »

Georgia: Homophobic violence mars Tbilisi rally

Police in the Georgian capital Tbilisi failed to protect LGBTI activists as thousands of people violently attacked a Pride event today in what Amnesty International said was an ineffective response to organized and violent homophobia.  Read more »

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The Moldovan authorities must ensure a Pride march in the capital Chisinau is followed up by other steps to combat homophobic discrimination, Amnesty International said.

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