Search
Plans

Premium Content:

OUTinPerth
OUTinPerth

Welfare Group Reports AIDS 2014 Delegates Seek Asylum

News

140720-braund-00441-XLThe challenges of battling HIV/AIDS in countries where homosexuality is illegal was a frequently raised concern during last month’s World AIDS Conference.

Now it appears that up to 25 of the conferences delegates are considering applying for asylum in Australia rather than returning to their home countries.

- Advertisement -

Australian Federated Press have reported that HomeGround Services, a organisation that helps people find emergency accommodation, has assisted 14 people with crisis accommodation.

The organisation believes up to 25 people including residents of Uganda and Tanzania are considering applying for asylum once their current visas expire.

OIP Staff

© International AIDS Society/ James Braund

 

Latest

Culture

Season 1 of ‘Heated Rivalry’ builds to a climatic finish

0
The latest episode was an emotional rollercoaster- but what an ending!
News

Moves to rename to Kennedy Center to the Trump Kennedy Center challenged

0
The White House has announced the venue will now be known as the Trump Kennedy Centre.
News

The Year in Review | January 2025

0
It was almost a year ago, lets take a look at everything that happened in January.
News

Trump administration moves to cut gender affirming healthcare to youth

0
The US Department of Health and Human Services have revealed a series of regulatory actions that will effectively ban gender affirming care for transgender youth.

Newsletter

Don't miss

Culture

Season 1 of ‘Heated Rivalry’ builds to a climatic finish

0
The latest episode was an emotional rollercoaster- but what an ending!
News

Moves to rename to Kennedy Center to the Trump Kennedy Center challenged

0
The White House has announced the venue will now be known as the Trump Kennedy Centre.
News

The Year in Review | January 2025

0
It was almost a year ago, lets take a look at everything that happened in January.
News

Trump administration moves to cut gender affirming healthcare to youth

0
The US Department of Health and Human Services have revealed a series of regulatory actions that will effectively ban gender affirming care for transgender youth.
News

RMIT becomes Midsumma Festival major partner

0
The university says the collaboration builds on their leadership in diversity and inclusion and deepens existing connections with Midsumma.

Season 1 of ‘Heated Rivalry’ builds to a climatic finish

Graeme Watson -
The latest episode was an emotional rollercoaster- but what an ending!
Read more

Moves to rename to Kennedy Center to the Trump Kennedy Center challenged

OUTinPerth -
The White House has announced the venue will now be known as the Trump Kennedy Centre.
Read more

The Year in Review | January 2025

OUTinPerth -
It was almost a year ago, lets take a look at everything that happened in January.
Read more

About us

Most recent

Most popular

Subscribe

OUTinPerth is created on the land of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this country and its waters, and pay our respect to Elders past and present.

(c) 2023 Speirins Media Pty Ltd - All rights reserved. LGBTQIA+ News and Culture