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REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS
/ RÉPUBLIQUE DE MAURICE - The Collectif Arc-en-Ciel
(2008-09): The Collectif Arc-en-Ciel, association fighting homophobia
and all discriminations based on sexual orientation, wishes to bring
about certain information picturing the reality and daily
discriminations faced by the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender)
community in Mauritius. First of all, we wish to stress on the fact
that there is a legal void touching the LGBT community in the country.
As a matter of fact, this part of the Mauritian population has no
possible legal mean to seek acknowledgement and compensation of any
discrimination or violence they had to endure due to their sexual, or
presumed sexual, orientation... - Pride Parade 2009 - Collectif Arc en Ciel (2009, Video). - LGBT : Pour une meilleure visibilité (Translation):
Rassembler tous ceux qui manifestent pour les droits de la
communauté LGBT à Maurice autour d'une fête
populaire. C'est le pari qu'a réussi le Collectif arc-en-ciel
à travers la Gay Parade, événement annuel
incontournable à Rose-Hill.
Ile Maurice: Lutter contre l'homophobie - Le Collectif Arc-en-Ciel publie deux livrets
(2009): Lutter contre l'homophobie: le Collectif Arc-en-Ciel publie
deux livrets«L'homosexualité, c'est quoi?» et
«Mon enfant est homosexuel» sont les deux brochures que le
Collectif Arc-en-Ciel vient de produire. Elles sont dorénavant
disponibles gratuitement au siège de cette association.
Objectif: informer et sensibiliser les Mauriciens. «Le Collectif
Arc-en-Ciel a publié ces deux brochures, l'une à
destination des parents et l'autre à destination des jeunes, en
particulier, pour expliquer ce que c'est que l'homosexualité et
l'homophobie», déclare Nathalie Ahnee, présidente
du Collectif Arc-en-Ciel... «Nous les distribuons
également lors des séances de formation que le Collectif
a entrepris dans différentes associations depuis le début
de l'année, grâce au financement de la Decentralised
Cooperation Programme (DCP) de l'Union Européenne»,
affirme Nathalie Ahnee.
Mauritius sees first gay rights march (2006). - First gay pride (2006):
Activists on the tiny island nation of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean
off the east coast of Africa staged the nation's first Gay Pride parade
over the weekend in the town of Rose Hill. - Hundreds of gays and lesbians in Mauritius stage the first gay rights march (2006). - Primo Gay Pride a Mauritius: intervista con l’organizzatore (2006, Translation). - Mauritian gays in rally against bias (2006, Alternate Link):
Homosexuals on the conservative Indian Ocean island of Mauritius say
they want protection against discrimination built into new human rights
legislation. Three days after staging the island-state's first-ever gay
rights rally, the small but increasingly vocal homosexual community on
Mauritius said on Tuesday that sexual orientation must be included in
the law to be debated by parliament in July.
Lutte contre le SIDA : échanges d’expériences au sein de la COI (2008, Translation):
500 personnes venant principalement des pays membres de la Commission
de l’Océan Indien (Comores, La Réunion, Madagascar,
Maurice et Seychelles) se sont réunies ce 10 novembre et ce
pendant 3 jours pour le colloque "VIH océan Indien" qui se
déroule, cette année, à Maurice. Des
éminents professeurs et les experts de l’ONUSIDA sont
également présents. D’autres participants de Mayotte et
de la France métropole ont également répondu
présents..
Battle over sexual offences bill in Mauritius (2007, Alternate Link):
The Sexual Offences Bill recently tabled at the Mauritian Parliament
brought much heated debate from both sides of the house, as well as
protests from religious leaders and professionals. The bill could also
decriminalise consensual anal sex... It is also seen as unfortunate
that the voices of those most concerned: victims, survivors, youth, sex
workers, gays and lesbians, were largely absent from the debates.
Family kisnaps and holds lesbian hostage (2010, Alternate Link). - Mauritius: kidnapped to "cure" their homosexuality (2010): Although LGBT issues are evolving in the right direction in Mauritius, it takes time. Mauritius is a VERY conservative country and also VERY religious. Therefore parents who learn that their child is gay rarely accept it and act sometime like barbarians.... Thanks to the courage of those girls and the media support this strory finished with a happy end. Thanks God we are still in a democracy even if sometime its smell like banana... - Trauma for young lesbians in Mauritius: (2006, Alternate Link) in Mauritius, parents send their daughter to a mental hospital for loving another woman. Human-rights organizations demand better treatment for lesbians and gay men: The story of two young women takes place in Mauritius, the island that prides itself on having one of the most mature democracies in the region and advertises itself as the island of "sun, sea and sand." That freedom turned to trauma for two young women whose only crime is their passionate love affair... Gemma's sexual orientation goes against the norms and values imposed by society. In the eyes of her parents and society, she must be either depraved or mad. In both cases, her place is in a mental hospital. They could do it because not all voices are heard in Mauritius. When there is a choice between the words of an adult and that of a daughter, even if the daughter is a young adult of 20, it is a win-lose situation. The parent wins on all fronts and even more so if he is a male...
L'Île Maurice le prochain Ibiza et une destination touristique gay ? (2010, Translation):
« L’île Maurice a le potentiel pour devenir le prochain
Ibiza ou Mykonos avec des discos pour gays qui commencent à
fleurie. Cette île qui possède une population d’un million
et un riche héritage culturel (avec les incfluences anglaises,
françaises, indiennes, créoles et chinoises) est connu
pour ses plages blanches spectaculaires » souligne le site
anglais de « Gaydar » qui se réclame être
« Le meilleur site de rencontres Gay au monde » «
L’île Maurice et l’île de la Réunion sont des
destinations lointaines spectaculaires et attirent de plus en plus des
gays de l’Afrique du Sud, l’Australie et l’Europe » écrit
le journaliste Andrew Collins. L’île Maurice figure
également dans le Spartacus: International Gay Guide 2008 que
soutient également la communauté « Gaydar ».. - Mauritius, A Dream Destination in the Indian Ocean
(2011): LGBT LIFE: The social feel is relaxed and comfortable, and you
will have no troubles vacationing as you like during your stay. The
people here are warm and friendly, and there is an active gay community
that will welcome you with open arms. There is plenty to see and do in
Mauritius, and you can spend your days exploring the island, and spend
your nights in the many Mauritius gay bars.
Le SIDA dand le sud ouest de l'ocean indien (2008, AIDS in the southwest Indian Ocean, Translation): Île Maurice: L’homosexualité est encore taboue à Maurice. Si l’homosexualité n’est pas interdite, la sodomie est toujours un crime. L’article 250 du code pénal mauricien précise que « toute personne coupable du crime de sodomie (…) sera passible d’une peine de travaux forcés pour une durée n’excédant pas cinq ans » (sic). Un projet de loi supprimant cet article (qui date de 1838 !) est en cours de discussion mais provoque un débat houleux. A suivre. Néanmoins les homos mauriciens commencent à s’organiser. Une association gay, le collectif Arc-en-ciel, a vu le jour en mai 2005. La première « gay pride » mauricienne a été organisée en mai 2006 avec le soutien des autorités. Une deuxième édition en 2007 a remporté un franc succès même si elle a déclenché l’hostilité des conservateurs religieux catholiques et musulmans. Dans ce contexte conservateur, les malades sont souvent victimes de préjugés et de discrimination. Les associations mauriciennes dont PILS luttent avec acharnement pour améliorer la situation..
Resources: - Behind the Mask - A Web Site on Gay and Lesbian Affairs in Africa. - Africa by Country: Mauritius. Mauritius Archive. - African Veil: Countries Covered: Mauritius. - Queer afrol. - Afrol News; Gay/Lesbian Archives. - theGully.com news & Articles: Africa.
Global Gayz: Africa: Mauritius News Reports From 2006 to the Present. - ILGA: Africa: Mauritius. - LGBT rights in Mauritius. - Sodomy Laws. - Human Rights Watch: Use Search Function. - Amnesty International: Use Search Function. - Pink News: Europe's Largest Gay News Service: Africa. - AsylumLaw.Org: Sexual Minorities & HIV Status: Documents / Reports / Website Links / Organizations. Mauritius Individual Documents since 2005. - Links to News Sources for GLBT World.MSMGF News Articles & Documents Resources. By Region & Country: - Sub-Saharan Africa: - Mauritius.
SEYCHELLES
- Male homosexuality is currently illegal in the Seychelles, while female homosexuality is legally permissible. - Infos sur les pays: Seyhelles (Translation):
Homosexualité: En public, une certaine réserve est de
mise pour les homosexuels. En effet, l'homosexualité est
officiellement interdite aux Seychelles. - Is The Seychelles Gay Friendly:
I will answer this very carefully: Seychelles is a very relaxed place
and has a tolerant and happy going society. I would say that it is
couple friendly, as opposed to openly gay friendly, requesting
discretion from all of its visitors. And that kind of sums it up, there
are no gay bars, clubs etc, just lovely discreet hotels and guest
houses where you can go a relax with other holiday makers. You will
certainly find a warm welcome there!... I know gay friends who have
gone to Seychelles and took advantage of honeymoon offers at hotels!!
We also had 2 gay couples at our wedding in the Seychelles, and there
are lots of gay people working at the hotels themselves. This is just
one of those "laws" that in reality isnt enforced. - Seychelles:
As for gay and lesbians; Seychelles being a small country, does not
make it easy to be gay. Most people hide the fact that they are and
only confide in close friends. But that does not stop them from
practicing their sexual preferences. Moreover, people are becoming more
tolerant of gay people.
Gay Seychelles:
"Despite the discriminatory laws many gays and lesbians still travel to
Africa and have a great time. Laws commonly do not reflect the
attitudes of local people. If you are afraid of being discriminated
against then just be discreet. " - Planning a trip to Seychelles. Any gay hangouts? Local attitude toward gays and lesbians? (Alternate Link):
There is no need to watch your step, we have people here who are gay
(in kreole gay is pilon) and we have lesbians ( in kreole bibin).
Katiolo is a night club for all, but its one of the popular clubs that
don't care who walks in really, thats why alot of gays and lesbians do
go there. They are welcome everywhere though. Some people in seychelles
only make a fuss about gay and lesbians because they are old fashioned
or just jealous. Also we don't like straight people kissing and rubbing
up in public so we also don't like it with gay and lesbians. Well
kissing on the cheek is different. Public affection we are cool with as
long as it doesn't seem like it belongs in a bedroom. So a majority of
us islanders don't care what your sexual preference may be. And please
don't be deturd from coming to our wonderful country on the words of
what lunch box said, we will not miscontrued anything said. Seriously
Katiolo is the club to go to. I know its friendly to all for my cousins
own it and my brother is gay.
Health in Seychelles: an overview (2004, PDF Download, Alternate Link):
And whikle service statistics from the Communicable Diseases Control
Unit suggest that 17% of those infected are men who have sex with men,
there is still great reluctance to address the issue of homosexuality
in health campaigns.
Le SIDA dand le sud ouest de l'ocean indien (2008, AIDS in the southwest Indian Ocean, Translation):
Les Seychelles: Aux Seychelles, les femmes et les hommes sont
infectés de façon presque égale, le mode de
transmission étant majoritairement hétérosexuel
(70 % des cas). La transmission homosexuelle concerne 25 % des cas
détectés. L’homosexualité étant
illégale aux Seychelles, la part des homo/bisexuels est
peut-être sous-évaluée, les bisexuels ayant
tendance à se déclarer hétérosexuels.
Resources: - Behind the Mask - A Web Site on Gay and Lesbian Affairs in Africa. - Africa by Country: Seychelles. - African Veil: Countries Covered: Seychelles. - Queer afrol. - Afrol News; Gay/Lesbian Archives. - theGully.com news & Articles: Africa.
Global Gayz: Africa: Seychelles News Reports. - ILGA: Africa: Seychelles. - LGBT rights in Seychelles. - Sodomy Laws. - Human Rights Watch: Use Search Function. - Amnesty International: Use Search Function. - Pink News: Europe's Largest Gay News Service: Africa. - AsylumLaw.Org: Sexual Minorities & HIV Status: Documents / Reports / Website Links / Organizations. - Links to News Sources for GLBT World.MSMGF News Articles & Documents Resources. By Region & Country: - Sub-Saharan Africa: - Seychelles.
RÉUNION
- Difficile de vivre l'homosexualité à la Réunion !!!! (2009, Translation). - Accepter son homosexualité (2010, Translation). - Homosexualité et préjugés (2010, Translation). - L'homosexualité au filtre de trois religions (2010, Translation) (Alternate Link, Translation):
Samedi 30 juin 2007 – La Réunion participe pour la
première fois à la Gay pride de Paris (Photo archives). -
Est-il facile d'être gay à la Réunion ? - 5 réactions (2010, Translation). - Etre gay à l'île de La Réunion... (2010, Translation). - Le premier guide gay-friendly de la Réunion vient de sortir (Translation).
La Réunion : pour le maire de Trois-Bassins, homosexualité égale pédophilie (2008, Translation). - Ile de la Réunion : il faut chasser les homosexuels ! (2008, Translation). - La Réunion : le maire de Trois-Bassins respecte la « vie privée » des homosexuels... Et leur vie publique ? (2008, Translation).
Homosexuality is a western disease (2005):
One of the annoyances was the attitude towards homosexuality. Reunion
Island is a French territory and is thus under French law.
Homosexuality is legal. There are male/male personals in the Island
paper. There are even occasionally gay nights at clubs. I was
acquaintances with one gay couple (one French, the other Creole) and
briefly met another couple. Yet, in spite of these facts, the general
attitude of the Reunionnais towards homosexuality is very hostile. If a
Reunionnais acknowledges homosexuality at all, they regard it as an
export from mainland France. Again, it is the Westerner's disease and
no genuine Creole could possibly catch it. Thus, though there is indeed
a small existent gay life, to come out would cut one out of Reunionnais
life. You would bring incessant perplexity to people, and in return
would receive a good dose of ill-regard. For such a small island, to
come out to one person means coming out to everyone.
Contribution à l'analyse de l'homosexualité à l'ile de La Réunion
(2004, Translation): Abstract: Ce
travail propose une lecture sociologique de l'homosexualité
à La Réunion. Les méthodes de l'observation et de
l'entretien permettent de dresser un premier état des lieux. En
l'absence de constitution d'une véritable communauté, les
résultats montrent comment se construisent des identités
toujours menacées. Ils suggèrent aussi les
différentes formes de compromis que les acteurs mettent en place
pour concilier leur sexualité et une pression normative
accentuée par l'insularité et la créolité. Download Page. PDF Download.
"Nous
aurions pu penser que l’île de La Réunion,
décrite comme un modèle de tolérance sociale,
aurait été le creuset d’une société ou la
tolérance sexuelle en vu du libre épanouissement de
chacun aurait été de mise. En fait, il n’en est rien. La
morale commune est un syncrétisme où les préceptes
religieux sont largement présents. Si ici les religions se
tolèrent entre elles, c’est notamment en pointant leurs points
communs comme le rejet de l’homosexualité."
L’unique Asso LGBT de l’île de la Réunion (974) vient de se créer. (2010, Translation):
Cette association, basée à la Saline les Bains, se donne
comme objectif: − De développer et de mettre en place toutes
actions et manifestations d’affirmation et du droit de vivre sa
différence d’orientation sexuel sur l’ile de la Réunion.
− D’informer des droits légaux de la communauté LGBT. −
D’informer la communauté hétérosexuel sur les lois
et sur la discrimination de la communauté LGBT, afin
d’éradiquer l’homophobie ainsi que les violences auprès
de cette dite communauté. − D’accueillir et d’être
à l’écoute de toute personnes touchés de
prêt ou de loin par des problématiques autour de
l’orientation sexuelle. − De développer le droit de vivre. −
D’organiser toutes manifestations entre les personnes de toutes
orientations sexuelles afin d’aider les personnes à mieux se
comprendre et s’accepter. - De promulguer et d’informer la population
sur les risques de pratiques sexuelles ainsi que des différentes
maladies liées à ces pratiques, tel que le VIH et la
syphilis, et de promouvoir l’éducation sur la sexualité
et la contraception, en collaboration avec les structures et
associations existantes. - LGBT (974) Website.
Le SIDA dand le sud ouest de l'ocean indien (2008, AIDS in the southwest Indian Ocean, Translation): La Réunion: La transmission du virus lors d'une relation homo/bisexuelle reste forte. En 2006, plus d’un tiers des personnes ayant appris leur contamination par le VIH/sida des homos/bisexuels. L’épidémie reste très active dans ce groupe de population.
Resources: - Behind the Mask - A Web Site on Gay and Lesbian Affairs in Africa. - Africa by Country: Réunion. Reunion Archive. - African Veil: Countries Covered: Réunion. - Queer afrol. - Afrol News; Gay/Lesbian Archives. - theGully.com news & Articles: Africa. - LGBT (974) Website.
Global Gayz: Africa: Réunion News Reports. - ILGA: Africa: Réunion. - LGBT rights in Réunion. - Sodomy Laws. - Human Rights Watch: Use Search Function. - Amnesty International: Use Search Function. - Pink News: Europe's Largest Gay News Service: Africa. - AsylumLaw.Org: Sexual Minorities & HIV Status: Documents / Reports / Website Links / Organizations. - Links to News Sources for GLBT World.MSMGF News Articles & Documents Resources. By Region & Country: - Sub-Saharan Africa: - Réunion.
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