Gay student challenges Jamaica’s anti-sodomy law

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A gay student from Jamaica is set to challenge the legality of the country's anti-sodomy law, as Dan Littauer reports for Gay Star News.

Javed Jaghai, a student and Jamaican gay rights activist has initiated a challenge to the country's anti-sodomy law.

AIDS-Free World, a Jamaican advocacy charity, filed a complaint against the law with Jamaica's Supreme Court on behalf of Jaghai on February 7.

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3 thoughts on “Gay student challenges Jamaica’s anti-sodomy law

  1. I have the pleasure of knowing Javed. He is a highly intelligent and aware young man, who is also very brave and determined to change the mindset of Jamaicans. Have you seen his video, and others in J-FLAG’s “We are Jamaicans” video campaign?

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