In 2008 members of the LGBT community, including some NGOs, started a group, called the “Initiative Against Homophobia,” aimed at legal reform and reducing homophobia. There were no reported impediments to its operation or free association, and it was officially accepted and registered as an association in March. An informal LGBTI activist group, called “The SHORTBUS MOVEMENT,” organized cultural activities, such as film screenings. During the year neither police nor “government” representatives condoned or perpetrated violence against the LGBT community.While there were no recorded cases of official or societal discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing, statelessness, access to education, or health care, some members of the LGBT community explained that an overwhelming majority of LGBT persons hide their sexual orientation to avoid such problems. They also complained that there is no specific antidiscrimination law for LGBT persons.
Source: http://www.state.gov/
empowermet of LGBTI community of North Cyprus/
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