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Egypt: 1. Please provide information on lesbian clubs/venues in Alexandria, and any information on resources/facilities for lesbians including websites in Alexandria and Egypt. 2. Is lesbian activity illegal? 3. Are lesbians mistreated by police and other authorities? 4. Are lesbians subjected to serious social/family discrimination/harassment?

7 May 2010 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

RRT Case No. 0905785

7 March 2010 | Judicial Body: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Country of origin information (COI) - Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) - Non-state agents of persecution - Persecution on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity - Social group persecution | Countries: Australia - India

Egypt: 1. Please provide information on internet regulation by the Egyptian government up and until 2007, particularly as to whether they blocked gay websites. 2. Are there any Arabic websites showing gay films? 3. Please provide information on any mainstream gay films that had been released up and until 2007.

2 March 2010 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Vietnam: 1. What is the law in Vietnam in relation to same sex relationships? 2. What is society's attitude towards lesbian relationships? 3. What are the likely ramifications of ‘coming out' for lesbian couples in Vietnam? 4. Are there any areas in Vietnam where same sex relationships are more acceptable than others? 5. What is the likelihood of obtaining State protection in relation to discrimination of same sex couples?

22 February 2010 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

RRT Case No. 0903346

5 February 2010 | Judicial Body: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Arbitrary arrest and detention - Country of origin information (COI) - Internal flight alternative (IFA) / Internal relocation alternative (IRA) / Internal protection alternative (IPA) - Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) - Non-state agents of persecution - Sexual and reproductive rights - Social group persecution - State protection | Countries: Australia - Malaysia

Egypt: 1. Please advise whether there have been any significant legal or societal developments in Egypt relating to male homosexuals since mid-2007? If so, please provide a brief overview.

22 January 2010 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Fiji: Please provide an assessment on the situation of homosexuals in Fiji dealing with public acceptance, legal framework, military treatment of and state protection for homosexuals. Please also obtain an assessment from an expert on: whether the situation of homosexuals in Fiji has changed since the introduction of the Public Emergency Regulations (PER) and the abrogation of the Constitution in April 2009? Whether there is, for example, any evidence that the military are targeting homosexuals by way of intimidation or detention?

1 December 2009 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

RRT Case No. 0902671

19 November 2009 | Judicial Body: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Country of origin information (COI) - Criminal justice - Evidence (including age and language assessments / medico-legal reports) - Honour killings - Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) - Non-state agents of persecution - Persecution on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity - Social group persecution | Countries: Australia - Pakistan

Jordan: 1. Is homosexuality illegal in Jordan (both in relation to civil law and sharia law)? 2. Is there any evidence of discrimination and/or harassment of homosexuals in Jordanian society? 3. Is there adequate state protection available to homosexuals in Jordan?

23 June 2009 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Nigeria: 1. Has the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act 2006 (referred to in earlier research reports as a bill) now passed into law? 2. Are there any recent incidents (since 2007) of killings or physical harm against gays by individuals or groups? 3. Are there any recent incidents of killings or physical harm against gays by police, or police inaction? 4. Do you know anything about "juju"? 5. Do you have information on the "Area Boys" and their activities in Lagos? 6. Do you have information on a church run by Jide Macaulay and what happened to it and its members?

9 June 2009 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

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